TerrAmada Projects
Saving our world, one community at the time
News & Recent Work
Christmas in Los Cocos and La Guasina
On December 22, 2023 in the communities of Los Cocos and La Guasina we started the activity called “gladdening hearts” where we called the children
Christmas 2023 in Loma Fresca
On December 15, 2023 in the community of Loma fresca we started the activity called “gladdening hearts” where we called the children and parents in
Beautifying my community in Los Cocos
On December 5, 2023, in the community of Los Cocos, we started the activity called “Beautifying my community” where we called the inhabitants of the
Educational Day in Loma Fresca
On November 24, 2023 at 3:30 pm an educational day was held in the community of Loma Fresca, where topics such as the importance of
Role and Cleaning Day in La Guasima
In the morning of November 22nd of this year in the community of La Guasima we conducted an activity called “role play” where through a
For a Cleaner Community in Los Cocos
On November 17 of this year we started the activity called “for a cleaner community” which began with a talk given by members of the
What we need now!
Our project has been very successful; however, much more needs to be done.
WATER SUPPLY
Water is a limiting factor in any desert setting and is a crucial resource that will allow us to meet our environmental and social objectives.
We have secured a reliable source of native trees to be planted throughout the area; however, without water, and community commitment to water the trees and protect them from grazing livestock in their initial years, survival of the trees, shrubs, and cacti will likely be low.
Similarly, the Wayuu settlements do not have dependable access to water. Water trucks can visit some settlements to fill tanks, but the water is quickly exhausted because access is unregulated. Some settlements are so isolated that access to them is impossible and families must travel long distances by foot to collect water.
We are actively working with the Colombian Parks Department to re-activate a well and desalination system that will provide much needed water to members of the settlements and our reforestation efforts. Our efforts will be geared towards obtaining maintenance rights of the well for a 5-year term, with options to renew at the completion of the initial 5 year term.
PLASTIC REDUCTION PROGRAM
Plastic changed the world in unimaginable ways. While it made life easier, it also brought many environmental concerns that became very evident in recent years. This is particularly true for single use plastics such as bottles, bags, and straws. Improper disposal or recycling of these products can have devastating long-term effects on the environment and is still not yet fully understood. Our goal is not to resolve the global issue, but to participate locally in the initiative to reduce single use plastics. We aim to distribute Not an easy undertaking, but certainly one that will have a positive cumulative effect to address this issue.
REFORESTATION
The tropical dry forest has disappeared at an alarming rate. This trend can also be seen near Wayuu settlements. Wood is harvested for cooking and to use as building materials. in addition, goats browse on the young shoots of trees and any saplings, so recruitment is low. We have secured a source of native trees. We are proposing to establish planting areas with exclusion fencing so the plantings have a chance. Of course, the success of this component is highly dependent on water availability, which we are trying to secure.