Huya Aniwa means the magical universe of nature in the language of the Yoreme people of Mexico

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Huya Aniwa’s mission is to revitalize and preserve cultural heritage and sacred lands in partnership with Indigenous communities and their leadership.   Our commitment is to integrate Indigenous wisdom with sustainable land stewardship.   

Through reforestation and support for ancestral practices, we aim to restore and protect the natural environment and preserve Indigenous traditions, fostering a harmonious balance for all living beings.

PROGRAMS OF FOCUS

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Food Sovereignty and Livelihoods

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Community Building and Infrastructure

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Climate and Ecological Restoration

Culture Preservation and Traditional Art

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Landback and Sacred Site Protection

Education and Traditional Knowledge Exchange

Our Impact Since 2015

$6 Million USD Raised

in support of cultural and ecological preservation

50 Indigenous Communities

benefited across the Americas and beyond

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Over the past decade, many of the projects highlighted in this report were carried out through the combined efforts of two sister organizations founded by Vivien Vilela and, prior partner, Rudy Randa: Aniwa and The Boa Foundation. From 2015 to 2023, these organizations worked side by side with Indigenous leaders around the world to protect sacred lands, restore ecosystems, and strengthen cultural resilience

This report reflects a decade of collective impact, honoring the communities and leaders who have guided this journey and celebrates the shared efforts that have brought us to this moment. Together, these efforts have:

$6 Million USD Raised

in support of cultural and ecological preservation

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View of a lush, green tropical rainforest with dense trees and foliage, with mountains in the background under a slightly hazy sky.

Traditional round hut with a thatched roof and wooden support beams.

Huya Aniwa means the magical universe of nature in the language of the Yoreme people of Mexico

Huya Aniwa’s mission is to revitalize and preserve cultural heritage and sacred lands in partnership with Indigenous communities and their leadership. Our commitment is to integrate Indigenous wisdom with sustainable land stewardship.

Through reforestation and support for ancestral practices, we aim to restore and protect the natural environment and preserve Indigenous traditions, fostering a harmonious balance for all living beings.

PROGRAMS OF FOCUS

Food Sovereignty and Livelihoods

Community Building and Infrastructure

Climate and Ecological Restoration

Culture Preservation and Traditional Art

Landback and Sacred Site Protection

Education and Traditional Knowledge Exchange

Our Impact Since 2015

$6 Million USD Raised

50 Indigenous Communities

Read our Impact Report

$6 Million USD Raised

Huya Aniwa’s mission is to revitalize and preserve cultural heritage and sacred lands in partnership with Indigenous communities and their leadership.   Our commitment is to integrate Indigenous wisdom with sustainable land stewardship.   