Author: Rachel Hoffmann
Art Workshop with Abra Caribe
Artistic Workshop
Art Workshop with Abra Caribe
On Sunday, January 14th, 2024, we welcomed a group of children from a nearby community near Mayapo. Together, we engaged in an art workshop led by @abracaribe at the Jouktai Foundation headquarters. Our focus was on exploring identity: asking the question, ‘What defines you beyond your name?’ It was a thoughtful exploration of individuality and self-expression as we delved into the characteristics that make each person unique. It was a reminder that art is a powerful tool for self-discovery and expression, where each stroke tells a story, and each color captures a moment of emotion.
Playground for the Community of Mayapo
We want to give a new playground to the children and youth of the Mayapo village. The old playground was damaged due to lack of protection against sun, rain, and salt, and because it did not receive regular maintenance. Mayapo is a Wayuu indigenous village located in the municipality of Manaure, and they do not have their own resources to purchase it.
Community Cleanup in Uribia
On August 24, 2022, a successful Cleanup Day was held in the municipality of Uribia, La Guajira, as part of the national strategy “Colombia Limpia” and the campaign “La Vamo’ a Limpiá” by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism and Fontur. On the day of the event, we managed to collect more than 1860 kilograms of solid waste with 103 participants from La Guajira. In addition to this, during the activity, we raised awareness among the local community and explained topics related to environmental care. We installed an ecological point at the event location to facilitate the collection of reusable waste and to inform residents and visitors. The event was successful thanks to the collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, FONTUR, Marce la Recicladora, Jouktai Foundation, the support from the governorship of La Guajira through the Department of Tourism, the municipal mayor’s office, the participation of the school, the army, friends of tourism, environmental foundations, and members of the communities themselves.
Kilograms of recyclable waste picked-up
Kilograms of non-recyclable waste picked-up
Participants
Hours
Community Cleanup in Riohacha
On June 1st, 2022, a successful cleanup day took place in the tourist municipality of Riohacha, La Guajira, as part of the national strategy “Colombia Limpia” and the campaign “La Vamo’ a Limpiá” by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism and Fontur. On this day, we managed to collect more than 80 kilograms of solid waste with nearly 100 participants from Riohacha. Additionally, during the activity, we raised awareness among the local community and discussed topics related to environmental care. An ecological point was set up on the beach next to the pier. The success of the day was made possible through the collaborative efforts of FONTUR, the Jouktai Foundation, the support of the La Guajira governorship through the Departmental Tourism Directorate, the municipal mayor’s office, the participation of the school, tourism friends, tourism entrepreneurs, recycling associations, and members of the same communities.
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Kilograms of Recyclable Waste Picked Up
80
Kilograms of Non-Recyclable Waste Picked Up
100
Participants
5
Hours
