Abya Yala · Network of socio-environmental youth [email protected]
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By becoming part of Tierra Nuestra, you gain

Spaces for training, influence and community for youth defending territories.

Training meeting

Continuous training

Schools, workshops and mentorship in socio-environmental justice where we build from territory, dialogue and collective networks, strengthening capacities to act and influence locally.

International delegations

International delegations

Real opportunities for influence in multilateral spaces like COP, LCOY, COY, the United Nations and other global arenas where young people carry the voice of territory.

Latin American network

Latin American network

A community of peers in several countries weaving projects, care and strategies, connecting processes and strengthening collective work across Latin America.

Territorial projects

Territorial projects

Concrete transformation processes with communities, where actions from the territory generate real social and environmental impact.

Communication and narratives

Communication and narratives

Spaces to create, tell and mobilize through communication, building narratives that connect territory with other arenas and strengthen collective influence.

Care and collective support

Care and collective support

Emotional and organizational accompaniment processes that help sustain teamwork, care for people and strengthen long-term engagement in the work.

Root Network

Team CEIBA - MX · Team CAOBA - COL · Team YARUMO

Team CEIBA (Mexico)
Team CEIBA weaves territorial processes in Mexico, supporting, training and sustaining those who are part of the journey. From here, local initiatives are strengthened, cared for and allowed to grow from the territory with collective meaning.

Team CAOBA (Colombia)
Team CAOBA coordinates territorial work in Colombia, connecting communities, spaces for construction and actions that take place across territories. It is the team that drives organization and action from the local into broader processes.

Team YARUMO (External support and volunteering)
Team YARUMO is an open space for those who are not directly part of Tierra Nuestra but want to get involved in the processes and contribute voluntarily in different influence spaces.

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Frequently asked questions

Before joining

Do I need previous experience?

No. Tierra Nuestra supports training processes so any young person interested can develop their leadership.

How much time should I dedicate?

It depends on the role. There are flexible commitments of a few hours per week, as well as more intensive roles in summits or specific projects.

Is this a paid process?

Volunteering is not paid, but we cover participation expenses for delegations and projects when possible.

Do I need to be in one of the three countries?

Our national teams are in Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador, but you can be located anywhere in Latin America.