our TEAM
maria fernanda gebara
Social and environmental anthropologist. Main coordinator overseeing all aspects of strategic planning, development, implementation and fundraising.
LIA SALMITO
Art and graphical designer. Responsible for planning and editing social media activities and content.
ISABELLE SANTOS
Permaculture designer and environmental educator. Responsible for capacity building on reducing, reusing and recycling different types of residues.
LEANDRO VALENTE
Photographer and film maker. Helps with implementation on the ground by facilitating the interactions between our team and traditional communities.
ARIELLA MARQUES
Journalist, photographer and designer. Responsible for regestering project actions and reporting to written and/or social media.
YAWANAWÁ TEAM
RASU YAWANAWA
Young indigenous leader, coordinates the implementation of Aldeia Lixo Zero in Mutum village - our pilot project.
Kenewmeni Yawanawa
Professor and educator, responsible for teaching zero waste practices and engaging the families in Aldeia Lixo Zero initiatives in Mutum village.
Nixiwaka Yawanawa
Young indigenous leader, coordinates the implementation of Aldeia Lixo Zero in Mutum village - our pilot project.
Itamara SOUZA
General director of CATAR - State of Acre Cooperative for Solid Waste - and environmental educator. Coordinates efforts on waste management at local, municipal and state levels.
GUEDES
Responsible for water and waste management in Mutum village - our pilot project. Responsible for helping families to engage with zero waste practices.