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"The Socioenvironmental Institute is a great partner for Cooperquivale and the quilombola communities in supporting the marketing of family farming products."
Rosana de Almeida
Quilombo Nhunguara - Vale do Ribeira
"We stayed here in isolation and ISA and Atix were the partners who helped us (to face the disease)"
Chief Kuiussi
Indigenous Leader
"For us, the people of Rio Negro, the work of ISA is of great importance, relevance, and is, above all, an institutional commitment and that of its entire team, which works to defend the rights of indigenous peoples."
Marivelton Barroso
Federation of Indigenous Organizations of Rio Negro - Foirn
"The partnership between ISA and the quilombola communities is like the strength of our arms in the fields. We help each other."
Laudessandro Marinho da Silva
Quilombo Ivaporunduva - Ribeira Valley - SP
"Through ISA, I came into contact with many stories, from many people. I firmly believe that there is no individual way to victory. All victories must be collective. ISA epitomizes this very well!"
Emicide
Rapper
"I believe that ISA is a fundamental piece in a society where the "I" has become greater than the whole. The work done with sweat and excellence shows what all of society should do: integrate to grow."
Caio Paduan
Actor
"I learned about ISA's work while supporting a campaign to remove illegal miners who bring so much suffering to the Yanomami land. It was an opportunity to understand that looking after the indigenous people means protecting not only the forest, but also their ancestors, the true caretakers of this land. ISA plays a fundamental role in this task."
Paloma Bernardi
Actress
"We have the challenge of proposing a Fruit House, a great job, and ISA has given us strength to value our fruits, our products."
Sandra Gomes
Association of Indigenous Communities of the Middle Rio Negro - Acimrn
"ISA is a welcoming and inspiring place, because they work with seriousness of purpose, dedication to their goals, and many dreams in their hands. I love being a partner in this movement."
Thaddeus Jungle
Filmmaker
"I've been following and supporting ISA's work for years because it allows me to connect deeply with people who do what I want to do: listen to and strengthen the autonomy of native peoples. I recently became a partner because we made the film "The Last Forest" together, about the Yanomami, with a script by shaman Davi Kopenawa."
Luiz Bolognesi
Filmmaker
"The Socioenvironmental Institute plays an essential role in defending cultural and environmental heritage and the rights of indigenous peoples. The fight against mining on indigenous lands is one of the most important for the preservation of our forests."
Marina Person
Actress
"Respecting the way Indigenous and Quilombola people live is fundamental for the future of forests and the planet. I am very happy to be able to support the organization's struggle, which has a long history of resistance alongside these populations for their territories and the right to remain alive."
Cauã Reymond
Actor
"Thank you, ISA, for giving this value to the life of humanity and fighting to preserve the life of planet Earth and of us, the indigenous peoples of this country called Brazil."
Clarindo Campos
Indigenous Association of Barcelos - Amazonas
"I feel honored to be able to share the struggles and campaigns led by ISA, and to bring more awareness to the need for the demarcation of indigenous lands and the preservation of Brazilian forests."
Maya Gabeira
Surfer
"ISA and the European Union have had a fruitful and trusting partnership for over 30 years. ISA has a consolidated, consistent, and clear institutional evolution in the defense of traditional peoples."
Cristina Carvalho
European Union
"ISA is like mycorrhiza, a network that is everywhere helping to sustain the forest and its inhabitants."
Fernando Meirelles
Filmmaker
"We have been working and developing training and qualifications for our indigenous communicators in Rio Negro. ISA is always supporting us, and we, as communicators, are bringing our languages to our audio bulletin."
Claudia Ferraz
Wayuri Network
"Due to the expertise derived from years of working with local indigenous peoples, ISA has also served as an inspiring example in our global operations over the past 30 years."
Ellen Hestnes Ribeiro
West Germany
"It's impossible to work on socio-environmental issues without partnering with ISA. ISA is highly strategic and efficient in what it sets out to do and is a cornerstone organization in Brazilian socio-environmentalism."
Ana Toni
ICS
"ISA fought and won, together with indigenous leaders, the demarcation of the Alto Rio Negro Indigenous Land. I believe and see: this is its greatest history and legacy as a partner of the indigenous peoples of the region."
Dagoberto Azevedo
Tukano Anthropologist
"Congratulations to the staff at the Socioenvironmental Institute who have been tireless in defending the rights of indigenous peoples, traditional communities and the environment for over 27 years."
Mara Régia
Journalist
"The main difference of ISA, in my opinion, is its “presence” in the field, on the edge, on the trails, on the existential peripheries. This presence is its greatest gift."
Johannes van de Ven
Good Energies Foundation
"ISA sought out a market for our product, learned about companies, and learned about fair pricing. ISA really changed our lives."
Raimunda Rodrigues
Rio Iriri Extractive Reserve - Pará
"ISA's legacy is very large, very strong, and I hope it continues to collaborate, advise, and cooperate with indigenous peoples in Brazil."
André Baniwa
Indigenous Organization of the Içana Basin - Oibi
"I want to congratulate ISA for this tenacious fight in defense of traditional peoples and especially indigenous communities who are today defending our forests, nature, and the environment."
Carlos Barromeu
FUNAI Coordinator between 2009 and 2012
"Indigenous peoples are essential to environmental preservation. They are the guardians of our land. I learned about ISA through Beto Ricardo, one of the founders, and I've been following this important work in defense of our greater good ever since."
Leticia Spiller
Actress
"I am the first Indigenous person to be vaccinated against Covid in Brazil. I recorded an audio for "Copiô, Parente," an ISA podcast, encouraging relatives to get vaccinated, and it is a great joy and satisfaction to participate in this channel that connects us, Indigenous peoples, throughout Brazil."
Vanusa Kaimbé
President of the Kaimbe Indigenous Council of the state of SP
"ISA has contributed to the articulation of public policies, helping communities protect their territories and build an economic model that values forest products"
Francinaldo Lima
Network of Canteens of Terra do Meio - Pará









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