Instituto Chaikuni

Chaikuni works in the northern Amazon rainforest of the Loreto region to regenerate the Peruvian Amazon and empower a life-affirming movement in partnership with indigenous peoples 

We seek to promote and honour the South American indigenous philosophy of “Buen Vivir” or “good living”, a way of life in harmony with nature. In this way, Chaikuni is focused on bringing forth alternatives to the industrial development model that is rapidly destroying the forest and its cultures.

Our projects advance community-driven, solutions-based approaches to achieve a positive and transformative change for the Amazon and a healthy environment and climate for us all. By integrating ancestral wisdom and modern knowledge, Chaikuni’s holistic vision is articulated through three main programs: Human & Nature Rights, Intercultural Education, and Permaculture.