The Wayuu Taya Foundation

Los Angeles, California

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

We are a non governmental, nonprofit organization founded in 2002 to help improve the lives of Latin-American indigenous communities while maintaining and respecting their traditions, culture and beliefs.

Who We Are

Vision: Access to food, water, medicine and supplies, education, and livelihoods for the most vulnerable communities in the indigenous region along the northern Venezuela-Colombia border. This work focuses on communities with significant needs and issues such as extreme poverty and alimentary and educational deficiencies that affect children's integral development. Objectives: Facilitate areas that allow for the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Wayúu people, respecting their traditions, reaffirming their values, and promoting their comprehensive development through education, development support, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.