Finally, a year after project approval (Aug. 2009), the agreement for the construction of 12 family based fish ponds has been signed between the Colombian Institute for Rural Development (INCODER) and San Martin de Amacayacu!! A few administrative humps still wait for us, but signed is signed: the enthusiastically started (and now slightly abandoned) digging activities of last year will continue soon!
Thanks to the Get It Done crew and all small and big contributions of the people who “gave a shit” at theaterfestival De Parade in Amsterdam WE GOT IT DONE! What? About 30 watertanks of 1000 l., an aluminum boat and maybe even a new mini outboard motor for the Tikuna indigenous community of San Martin de Amacayacu. The tanks are crucial for clean drinking water, and the lightweight boat for quick travel to the hospital in case of emergency, and to other communities or the city for meetings, workshops, soccer games and much more… Thanks EVERYONE!
This newsletter is once again loaded with good news: the first version of the digital map of San Martin’s ancestral lands, progress building the family tree, our participation at theaterfestival De Parade in Amsterdam next month, excellent vibes at the midsummernight fair in Baarle, a new boat, and much more! Please read..
Nieuwsbrief 32 (in Dutch)
Newsletter 32 (in English)
Starting off with a steady wind, the Baarle Mid Summer Night Fair 2010 seemed to become a challenge.. And then, the weather gods changed their minds and brought out the sun! By 6pm, thousands of holiday-minded people were alreeady strolling along the hundreds of stands, amongst which the Small World Foundation’s. With all hands on deck, we managed to attend all questions and requests; a special piece of jewellery made in a minute, or a hand-drawn portret (which took a little longer). By midnight, we were almost out of stock and ready for a drink! See y’all next year!
Between August 6th and 22nd, this splendid combination is the key to Get Water&boatforSanMartin Done .. As during the years before, the revenues of the toilet facilities of De Parade will be donated to sanitation projects in other parts of the planet. This year, one of the lucky ones is San Martin! Please visit this legendary festival… and don´t forget to leave some coins when you´re done… !!
After months and months of hard work in the jungle and office, we are proud to present: the first version of the digital map of the ancestral lands of the Tikuna people of San Martin de Amacayacu. More than 200 sites have been marked: old agricultural plots, living areas, cemeteries, important sites for animals and fish, natural resources etc. A tool for organisation, empowerment and conservation of these lands and the community. This has been possible thanks to you!
Strawberry jam, pear jam, and many other excellent jams were the highlight of the Small World Foundation stand at the cycling event in Alpen on May 30th, which was organized around the festivities of De Smaak van de Zuidelijke Baronie. The jams were sold out, and the jewellery collection almost… Thanks to Kitty Verheul for taking the pictures!
In this edition, the story of how San Martin´s last aluminum boat almost got stolen (again), about the last trip to the jungle to collect some important GPS locations, and about the many activities of the Small World Foundation in the Netherlands the coming months.. Enjoy!
Luckily, the Small World Foundation does not stand alone in its effort to support San Martin de Amacayacu. This time, we received an unexpected hand from Wild Futures: a UK based NGO working for the protection of primates and habitats worldwide. Since the wellbeing of the Amazon rainforest monkeys has everything do with the wellbeing of the human inhabitants, Wild Future´s call for help for the GET WATER&TRANSPORT FOR SAN MARTIN DONE initiative in the spring edition of their newsletter makes a lot of sense!
Wild Futures Spring Edition Newsletter 2010
FYI: a new collection of handmade jewellery from the Amazon, sold for San Martin de Amacayacu, is available at the Revenge and at the Small World Foundation office in Baarle-Nassau! Please RUN, as these catchy items will be sold soon!! Vredenburg 34, Utrecht / Ghil 12, Baarle-Nassau. A sneak preview of the must-have keyrings..
