Instituto Maira (IM)

Inst Maira

Instituto Maíra is a Brazilian non-profit organization that, since 2017, has been active in national and international territories to contribute to the emancipation of traditional peoples and communities by strengthening the principle of self-determination. The Institute’s projects are designed from the perspective of the fight against poverty and the protection of the environment and have as a premise to stimulate the discovery of the potential of people and communities so that everyone can improve their quality of life. It seeks to apply in an integrated way scientific research programs, adapted environmental technologies, agroecological systems, education, income generation without the precariousness of the worker, and involvement with other emancipatory movements.

 

Country

Brazil

Mission

To work towards human emancipation, through knowledge exchange, articulation and strengthening of local voices and the promotion of community-led development.

Our work in development finance

Our work in development finance: Our projects aim to fight poverty and to protect the environment. We help discover and develop the potential of communities to help improve their quality of life. The Institute provides trainings on indigenous peoples’ rights and works with local communities impacted by development projects.

Geographic Focus

Latin America

Constituency/Partners

Indigenous Peoples

Sector Focus

Dams & Infrastructure | Mining & Extractives

Financier Targets

IDB Group

Website

www.institutomaira.org

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