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The Peruvian Amazon rainforest is a treasure trove of linguistic and cultural diversity, housing 51 of the country's 55 indigenous peoples and is home to 44 of the 48 native Peruvian languages. At the same time, geographical difficulties and economic inequities mean that this lush region prevents students from reaching their full potential. To ensure that the quality and accessibility of education in this region are enhanced, Porticus and UNESCO Peru collaborated on a study that provides concrete proposals for education and sustainable development in the area.  

The report  concludes that educational models need consider the unique aspects of indigenous and non-indigenous communities in the Amazon. Understanding the landscape, obstacles, and outlook of peoples in this particular region, is a key for education to be relevant.  

Here are some recommendations put forth by the study: 

1) All education projects in the Amazon should incorporate sociocultural and ecological immersion processes before implementation, ensuring the inclusion of local voices and perspectives. 

2) Empower indigenous organizations and other traditional communities to be drivers in school management and education projects. 

3) Ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about and sensitive to the cultural and intellectual context of traditional communities in the Amazon.  

Anna Nascimento, Programme Manager at Porticus, shares: “The Peruvian Amazon is not like any other region in Peru. This needs to be translated into language models. A more  tailored approach will make kids flourish and – at the same time – preserve local culture and traditions that are so important for this region”.

This article was taken from the website porticus.com