Faunagua

Organization leader

Mgtr. Rosmery Ayala L.

Organization type

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

project gallery

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.

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