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Uru Uru Team

There are approximately 76 species including the endemic Andean Flamingo, countless flora, and more than 7 indigenous communities living by our Mama Q’ota (Mother Lake) in the Lake Uru Uru.
All of whom are at risk of being lost due to the amount of plastic and mining pollution killing our Uru-Uru lake. We are a group of Indigenous youth, From members with expertise in water management to others in sociology, we all came together united by the Indigenous knowledge heritage we were given to solve the environmental crisis attacking our lake.
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Our Amazing Team

Dayana Blanco

Founder

Bio

Dayana Blanco is responsible for planting and monitoring the growth of the Totoras, in addition to organizing groups to safeguard them from being consumed by cattle or destroyed by illegal settlers. Ultimately, my dream is to shed light on the significance of Indigenous knowledge, as a form of science capable of promptly combating threats posed by polluting industries in Indigenous communities and the effects of climate change.

Gustavo Andre Blanco

Founder

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Gustavo Blanco is in charge of fundraising and internationalising our project. He makes sure to show to the international community the novelty of our idea and its efficiency in restoring our environments. He is also in charge of bringing international individuals and groups to come and engage in service through our project.

Tupack Huayllani

Founder

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Tupack is now focused on finishing his Engineering studies. In his free time, he advises the team on the implementation of the plantation on specific areas of the lake.

Odaliz Andrea Mamani

Social Media Lead

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Odaliz Mamani, the youngest member of our community, plays a crucial role in our efforts by managing our social media presence. Through various platforms, she shares our work with the world. Her dream goes beyond simply highlighting the significance of Uru Uru Lake as a Ramsar Site. She envisions a future where the pristine waters of Uru Uru Lake can reflect the shadows of the Totoras, where all plastic bottles found dumped in Uru Uru Lake can be converted into floating rafts., The flamingos can chirp without fear and sadness.

Mabel Calahuana

Financial Lead

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Mabel Calahuana is responsible for building the floating rafts using recycled plastic bottles. Mabel aspires to empower Indigenous women to access climate justice and make decisions autonomously without being forced into becoming climate migrants or marrying at an early age.

Katty Nuñez

Community Coordinator

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Katty coordinates community dialogues and nonviolent campaigns to urge authorities to address issues caused by mining corporations. During these gatherings, she advocates for greater involvement of young Indigenous people in the project and educates them about the adverse effects of mining activities, plastic pollution, and climate change. Her dream is for the voices of Indigenous communities to be included in decision-making processes concerning their territories, allowing them to have the final say.

Deaymar Gomez

Tech Chair

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Deymar is in charge of co-managing and enhancing our media presence, website, so that our social media work amicably informs about the Uru Uru Team agenda, initiative, opportunities, etc, focusing on Indigenous audience..

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