Strengthening Shiwiar culture, community, and territory
Jintia Inindi - Path of Life
Fundación Jintia is a Shiwiar-led foundation rooted in the community of Juyuintza, in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Our work brings together cultural learning, community-led territorial planning, and sustainable initiatives that support future generations.
Our Focus
Jintia’s work brings together culture, territory, and community well-being. Each area supports the others.
Culture, Community, and Knowledge
Supporting intergenerational learning, cultural gatherings, Jintia community groups, and the transmission of Shiwiar knowledge.
Territory Protection and Living Corridors
Supporting community-led mapping, land-use planning, and protection of forests, water, biodiversity, and places of cultural importance.
Food Sovereignty and Well-Being
Supporting food systems, intercultural education, and community-led initiatives that strengthen autonomy, resilience, and quality of life
For the Shiwiar, the forest is not only land. It is life, memory, medicine, and future.
Walk With Jintia
Jintia works with people and organizations who want to contribute to community-led work rooted in Shiwiar priorities, culture, and territory.