©Johathan Cox and Lindsay Yeager
In the Amazon jungle, the appearance of COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on the guardians of our planet's vital organ.
©Johathan Cox and Lindsay Yeager
that eja nation
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The Ese eja people have been in charge of caring for and preserving our forests for generations, they are one of the last remaining Amazonian communities. However, at this moment, they are fighting for their survival against the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the beginning of the last century, the population of the Ese eja nation was estimated at more than 10,000. However, today there are only around 1,000 Ese eja native people distributed among three communities in Peru. They have a unique language, a rich culture and a deep knowledge of the forest. However, most of that knowledge resides in the minds of the elderly.
©Johathan Cox and Lindsay Yeager
For many years, our Ese Eja communities have protected the tropical rainforest, now it is time to protect them!
What is the problem ?
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This pandemic has progressed more rapidly in these communities, due to a lack of basic sanitary and health services.
Very few community members have received education on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and those who become ill have had almost no access to medical services. In some cases, they cannot even get simple pain relief or fever medications.
©Johathan Cox and Lindsay Yeager
How will we Help ?
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With your support and donations, we will be able to help more than 343 families from the communities of Palma Real, Infierno and Sonene, in the region of Madre de Dios, Peru.
It is time to show them that they are not alone!
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TOGETHER we are stronger,
TOGETHER we look after each other,
TOGETHER we will overcome.
Help us protect the Ese eja nation
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