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The human rights situation is poor and basic social and political human rights are not being upheld. The situation is particularly dramatic for indigenous population groups: Although indigenous rights are enshrined in the constitution and various laws have been passed specifically for indigenous peoples and communities, the reality is often different for the 51 indigenous peoples living in Venezuela. In addition, the indigenous organizations are divided. A national indigenous movement that would formulate its resistance to grievances with a united voice has not existed in Venezuela for decades.

Sustainable development, food security and health

The project focuses on strengthening local capacities in three project regions in order to enable village communities to independently launch and implement sustainable development processes. The initiatives of the village communities are individually designed, whereby the project helps with problem analysis, measure design and reflection as well as agricultural support. These agroecological initiatives are based on local knowledge and should be adapted to the cultural and climatic conditions of the regions. Successful practices are documented and demonstrated in pilot communities.

The project aims to train local employees as community trainers, who in turn initiate development processes in their communities. These people will be selected in collaboration with the target groups, with appropriate participation of women and consideration of cultural gender roles being encouraged.