Colombia Regional Governance & Consolidation Program CIMIENTOS

The program is contracted under Task Order Contract: DFD-1-03-05-00221-00. The publication begins with a quote from an indigenous leader, "Míwiri, sumu wimu águya neykase'ri, i'ngwi aná'nuga awún kawa miwiwia unikwe'ri, azi zeyzey miwe'zanungwa nunno." This quote sets the tone for the discussion on the importance of education for indigenous communities in the region. The Resguardo Arhuaco is a traditional territory of the Arhuaco people, who have a rich cultural heritage and a strong connection to the land. The publication highlights the challenges faced by the Arhuaco community in accessing education, including limited resources and infrastructure. The community has expressed a strong desire for education that is relevant to their needs and cultural context. The program aims to address these challenges by providing education that is tailored to the needs of the Arhuaco community. The publication quotes an indigenous leader, "Aná'nuga atosun gwa'sukwéykuchu neyka ne'ki ku' nanu' ki nanunno," who emphasizes the importance of education in preserving the community's cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion. The program also recognizes the importance of involving the community in the decision-making process and ensuring that education is relevant to their needs. The publication quotes another indigenous leader, "Nanáykuchu gun nanki, aná'nuga wicha'juná uwe'ri, kukwu uncho'cho nigeyka na ni," who emphasizes the need for education that is grounded in the community's cultural values and traditions. The program's approach to education is centered on the concept of "otiki a'wasi," which refers to the importance of education in promoting social cohesion and community development. The publication highlights the program's efforts to involve the community in the decision-making process and ensure that education is relevant to their needs. Overall, the publication emphasizes the importance of education in promoting social cohesion and community development in the Resguardo Arhuaco. The program's approach to education is centered on the concept of "otiki a'wasi," which recognizes the importance of education in promoting social cohesion and community development.