Non-profit institution specialized in sustainable management of natural resources, with a focus on forests, water, and biodiversity.
Accion Andina project
Faunagua promotes and strengthens the capacity of local actors for the management, conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources. It works with a participatory scientific approach, technological innovation, and climate change adaptation strategies, focusing on improving food security, quality of life, and gender equity in rural communities.
Project name Restoration of Kewiña forests on the northern slope of the Tunari mountain range in the department of Cochabamba
Project start year March 2022
Geographical location of the project Northern slope of the Tunari National Park mountain range, Cochabamba, Bolivia
Areas of intervention
Community reforestation with Polylepis (Kewiña)
Development of community forest nurseries
Conservation of high Andean ecosystems
Environmental education
Monitoring of restored areas
impact map
Explore our restoration work across the Andes with Faunagua
This map shows the communities and landscapes where we’re growing native trees, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening local stewardship through Acción Andina.
Project leaders
Meet the Leaders and Communities Behind the Change
Discover the dedicated local leaders who drive our projects forward and the community members whose knowledge, hands, and hearts make restoration possible. Together, they are the true guardians of the Andean forests.
Rosmery Ayala
Executive Director
Victor Cáceres
Project Coordinator
Norma Achocalla
Social Technician
Implementation Team
All our succes is because our communities working together.
Giancarla Gamboa
Head of Communications Area
Andrea Vicente
Chiaraje Communal Nursery
Damián Soto
Chiaraje Communal Nursery
Josefina Quispe
Kumara Communal Nursery
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Best Photos of the Project: Our Story in Images
Discover the heart of our work through these powerful moments: from hands planting native trees to vibrant restored landscapes and the resilient communities leading the way.