Strengthening indigenous and smallholder communities to defend their territories in Colombia

About this project

The project region is one of the most neglected parts of Colombia. The majority of the population are indigenous people. Indigenous protected areas are under pressure from extensive agriculture and livestock farming and greed for mineral resources. In this situation, indigenous and smallholder communities need to be supported and their capacities to organise themselves, protect themselves and stand up for their constitutional rights need to be strengthened. To this end, in addition to training, legal advice and support, regional meetings and exchanges as well as public relations and advocacy activities are carried out. The measures also include precautions for the (self-)protection of the target group. The measures are accompanied by joint research and publications as well as national and international advocacy work within a network.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 5Gender Equality
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Colombia

Sectors

Human rights

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Main focus

Places

Bogota

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202531945.

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