Meli Network
Connect and Empower communities leading Impact
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Meli thrives within an Impact Network that centers on the strength of community collaboration. The Network actively engages indigenous and local communities in vulnerable regions amongst peers and partners. It serves as a vibrant hub connecting over 50 communities, nurturing meaningful connections and forging partnerships.
At the core of this program lies the empowerment of community leaders by equipping them with the skills to drive change. The program hosts activities designed to empower them to lead sustainable practices, exchange knowledge with each other, and share inspiration.
Within our network, communities engage in meaningful exchanges with their peers. They connect, share experiences, and pass on wisdom to each other, fostering a rich atmosphere of collaboration and mutual support. As we move forward, we eagerly explore new avenues and initiatives that amplify community leadership in pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable future.
Specific Programs
– Webs of the Earth, A Network Strengthening the Roots of Biodiversity
– Bees and Communities, Strengthen Stingless Beekeeping around the world
– BioCultural Tapestry: Cultural Strengthening and Storytelling
News
Check in our blog, some of the activities we hold to
Santo Antônio do Içá thrives as a mosaic of indigenous cultures where stingless beekeeping emerges as a unifying force. For ...
Vale obstructs the movement of an entire community, making it difficult to access hospitals, schools and markets. While holding a ...
Embracing the power of knowledge, Bracinho do Icatu, a Quilombola community in Pará, unites tradition with modern practices to preserve ...
Cacica Joana and meliponiculturist Orlando gave an emotional presentation of their village, Raízes da Ayahuasca, during the latest virtual meeting ...
Join this hybrid event bridging the indigenous and local communities and the academic world On March 8th, Meli will host ...
Uncover the innovative connections between mathematics and nutrition in an award-winning project led by Kukuy Apurinã. In partnership with Meli, ...
Indigenous and local stories share universal human values and often have a background of relationship with nature with a great ...
How are indigenous communities intertwined with regenerative agriculture? For native peoples, regeneration is also about reviving their culture and being ...
An event to promote international cooperation that strengthens autonomous communities. Leia em português. Auf deutsch lesen. When? 18. November 2023, 15-17Uhr (Berlin) ...
Francisco Guajajara led a Community Meeting and all the participants were impressed by his wisdom. But he speaks very simply, ...
Meetings between communities engaged on Meli’s network happen about twice a month, but the meeting hosted by Kukuy Apurinã was ...
We’ve been on an amazing journey during our first two years.We invite you to look back on what we’ve learned, ...
Example of Activities
Community Online Meetings
Community Networks
Ideas Workshop
Storytelling Workshops
Network
The Network includes indigenous, peasant/campesino, quilombola and foraging communities:
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