T06.17 Young Amazon Caquetá
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Amazon youth-led sustainable corridors for peace - Caquetá |
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Consolidating peace in Colombia through sustainable and inclusive management of the Amazon ecosystem in Guaviare and Caquetá |
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Implementation period
From 18/Apr/2018 To 30/Jun/2021 |
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General Description
The project consolidates peace in Colombia through sustainable and inclusive management of the Amazon ecosystem for communities, especially through young people between 14 and 29 years old. The project works with young people in a region model that takes advantage of the regions’ enormous natural potential, and at the same time, preserves the ecosystem. The project aims to capitalize on European added values related to: alternative energy, ecotourism, green businesses and biocommerce, river basin development, youth and volunteering, innovation and technology, education, the LEADER approach, among others. The goal is to transform the upper basin of the Guaviare River, middle of Caguán River, and the lower Guayabero River, from "strategic corridors of war" into "corridors of life". |
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Contribution to the Peace Accourds
The project contributes to point 1 of the Peace Agreement, implementing a new licit economy for the Amazon and the use of its ecosystem, with conservation areas. To accomplish this, the project implements Green Businesses, awards scholarships for training agricultural technicians, and promotes the LEADER Approach, Biodiversity Strategy for life "B4 life", ERRRIN15, EURO - RIOS, European Voluntary Service, and NATURA 2000 in its activities. The project contributes to point 3.2 of the Peace Agreement, strengthening capacities to overcome adversities, promoting reconciliation and a culture of legality. The project supports technical and specialized training for ex-combatants, creating sources of income and sustainable livelihoods. It also promotes the socio-economic inclusion of young people and women in sustainable and innovative management, and sports and cultural activities for young people. |
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Objectives and Results
The objective of this project is to promote, through young leadership, new models of sustainable development oriented to the use of the ecosystem, social equity, and regional peace. The three proposed results of the project are: ● The creation of sustainable, innovative, and inclusive green businesses that preserve the Amazon and stop deforestation. These businesses also promote licit economies, adapted to climate change, preserve the Amazon biome, and slow agricultural and livestock expansion. Business also strengthens agro-sustainable value chains such as cacao, non-timber forest products, and Amazonian aquaculture. ● The development and promotion of youth and community members’ leadership skills for sustainable management with a focus on peace-building, regional innovation and identity. ● The improvement of public goods with Rio de Colores (“River of colors”) activities, houses facades improvement, urban tree planting, road and community infrastructure, among others. |
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€ 2.580.000 UE Support |
€ 336.500 Counterpart |
€ 2.916.500 Total |
| Featured Indicators |
| Indicator | Goal | Last Update | Advance | Current Value | Status |
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| 01. Percentage of land devoted to conservation | 20 | June 2021 | 100 % | 20 | Complete |
| 02.Number of families improving their food security | 60 | June 2021 | 100 % | 60 | Complete |
| 03.Number of participating organizations increasing the% of ICO (emphasis on youth) with the project's support | 20 | June 2021 | 100 % | 20 | Complete |
| 04.Number of organizations improving their organizational conditions, infrastructure and / or economic viability for the inclusion to green businesses | 12 | June 2021 | 100 % | 12 | Complete |
| 05.Number of credit and savings programs operating permanently | 24 | June 2021 | 100 % | 24 | Complete |
| 06.Number of rural youth (men and women) accessing high schools, and vocational and agricultural education through scholarships or other kinds of aid | 140 | June 2021 | 100 % | 140 | Complete |
| 07.Percentage of people (women and men) developing skills in information and communication technology (digital literacy) | 50 | June 2021 | 100 % | 50 | Complete |
| 08. Number of young people (women and men) who have performed in sports, cultural and audiovisual products or other actions | 450 | June 2021 | 122 % | 551 | Complete |
| 09. Number of schools and / or community centers with access to drinking water | 4 | June 2021 | 275 % | 11 | Complete |
| 10. Number of families with solar energy and / or drinking water (water filters) | 160 | June 2021 | 162 % | 260 | Complete |
| 11.Number of schools improving access to alternative energy and / or internet connection | 7 | June 2021 | 114 % | 8 | Complete |
| 12.Number of communities and small ports improved in infrastructure by the community | 4 | June 2021 | 100 % | 4 | Complete |
| 13. Number of infrastructure built or improved (sewers, box culverts, gutters, drains, small bridges, piers) | 6 | June 2021 | 116 % | 7 | Complete |
| 14. Number of social and educational infrastructure works built or repaired | 16 | June 2021 | 112 % | 18 | Complete |
| 15. Number of production and tourism infrastructure built or improved | 9 | June 2021 | 77 % | 7 | Complete |
| 16. Number of supported organizations coordinating sustainable production for the local, national, and / or international market in production partnerships | 4 | June 2021 | 100 % | 4 | Complete |
| 17.Number of schools implementing and innovating their educational programs, incorporating ICT and the Rio de Colores" strategy, and as a result, providing better access, relevance, and quality in their programs" | 6 | June 2021 | 133 % | 8 | Complete |
| 18.Number of community reconciliation initiatives implemented, improving coexistence in their communities with youth and women participation | 6 | June 2021 | 133 % | 8 | Complete |
| 19.Number of memory initiatives performed and shared, incorporating elements of resignification of the past and proposals for the future | 4 | June 2021 | 100 % | 4 | Complete |
| Advocate | Partner | Local Partners and Co-Applicants |
Colombia |
Corporación Manigua - CORPOMANIGUA |
1. Acción cultural popular, ACPO |
Geographic Coverage
Project Resources Download project information in PDF Documents of interest |