The Yanomami Foundation
Equip Yanomami communities with the tools, resources, and intercultural training necessary to safeguard their way of life and preserve their Amazonian homeland.
A future where the Yanomami people can fully exercise autonomy over their affairs, authentically represent themselves, and have the power to determine their paths, whether by integrating into the global community or maintaining their isolation.
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Initiatives
Microbiome Research
We facilitate microbiome research projects among the Yanomami to improve global health and preserve indigenous knowledge. By including Yanomami communities as research partners, we set a precedent in bioethics, protect Yanomami rights, and ensure benefit sharing.
Infrastructure and Communication Systems
We replace diesel generators with solar energy and lithium batteries and are in the process of installing satellite internet at key security sites in Yanomami territory. This will improve communication networks, enhance disease surveillance and medical response times, and increase vigilance against encroaching threats.
Intercultural Education
We foster intercultural training to empower Yanomami communities, promote cultural diversity, and cultivate inclusive and equitable partnerships, policies, and services that address Yanomami needs and aspirations.
The Yanomami Endowment Fund supports the following on-going projects:
