Fundación Amigos del Chocó - Amichocó

Mission

Amigos del Chocó Foundation is an environmental NGO that fosters the sustainable use of natural resources and the improvement of life quality of Biogeographic Chocó population. We do this through the implementation of productive projects, communication and environmental education and capacity building; linking local communities with the national and international community.

Programs

1. Green Gold: sponsoring fair trade and observance of certification criteria as guarantee of socially and environmentally responsible small-scale mining 2. Children in Healthy Environments: stimulation for children’s development through training local leaders 3. Analogue Forestry: sustainable use of biodiversity through involves rural communities. 4. Environmental Education seeks inform people about the vulnerability of Chocó, to commit them with the sustainable exploitation of the region

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

A Tree for Peace: why protect Chocó's Biodiversity

Personnel Overview

Clara Hidrón - Program Manager
Clara is an Environmental Engineer with a MSc in International Project Management. She combines her rigorous technical background, communication skills and interest in working with communities, to carry out productive projects with a comprehensive vision. Committed to long term solutions, she works actively with local communities to exchange knowledge and transfer her administrative skills.

Personnel Statistics

Lina Villa,
Director
Founded in 1997
Employees: 6
Volunteers: 1