We protect and preserve unique regions of Ecuador, empowering local communities and promoting conservation and sustainable development.
Our Approach
We implement community-based projects that strengthen local capacity, support conservation initiatives, and model sustainable local enterprises.
We develop conservation projects centered on two key components: promoting human well-being and strengthening cultural practices.
We leverage our expertise as a platform to connect partner communities with allies around the world.
Our geographical scope
Fundación Mente works in Ecuador, implementing projects in the Achuar Rainforest within the Amazon Basin.
Our Projects
Nature Conservation & Ecotourism
Ecotourism is one of the few sustainable development alternatives that actively protect the Amazon Rainforest. We work closely with indigenous communities to collaboratively design and implement ecotourism projects and programs. Ecotourism activities play a decisive role in preserving biodiversity.
Ecotourism assets, such as landscapes and wildlife observation, provide strong incentives to maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Projects & Initiatives
Ecotourism Programs
Alternative livelihoods &
Community enterprises
When implementing community projects, we study our action plan to reduce human–wildlife conflicts, including actions such as:
Community Development Plans that identify local needs and community objectives, assess social and geographical contexts, and propose land management strategies.
Capacity-building and Educational programs responding to the needs of partner communities, covering topics such as nutrition, ecotourism management and operations, business modelling, and associative agroforestry-based productive partnerships.
Fraternal Gatherings
and debates that promote discussion on sustainability and the future of culture, biodiversity, and local ecosystems.
Culture preservation, Education &
Community Cohesion
We collaborate with elders from the Achuar community to support the preservation of achuar cultural heritage encouraging the transmission of knowledge from older to younger generations through daily Achuar cultural practices.
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We implement sports tournaments within the Achuar Rainforest to strengthen social bonds, promote shared values, and reinforce trust while cultivating self-worth and a sense of belonging.
