Rizoma Fundación Territorial

Rizoma Fundación Territorial is a community organisation based in San Rafael, Colombia working on community development, environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation +2 more.

Rizoma Fundación Territorial is a territorial foundation working in the Arenal river basin in San Rafael, Antioquia, Colombia. It operates in six rural villages (veredas) in the basin and in the surrounding protected area. Its work focuses on articulating existing community initiatives, mobilising resources through community philanthropy, and supporting the care, conservation and regeneration of the territory's social and environmental processes. Its stated approach is to build on local knowledge and leadership, with decision-making on resources shared with residents and accountability conducted face to face in community assemblies.