Indigenous Peoples Organizations

VIDS Suriname (Vereniging van Inheemse Dorpshoofden) is an association of indigenous village leaders from every indigenous village in Suriname. It was established in 1992 in the aftermath of the internal armed conflict in...

Founded in 1987, FOIRN represents 23 indigenous peoples from the Rio Negro, in an area that encompasses the municipalities of Barcelos, Santa Isabel do Rio Negro and São Gabriel da Cachoeira, in Amazonas.

They are an indigenous and peasant community organizations achieve sustainable development and responsible governance in their region. They contribute to the strengthening and empowerment of members of community organizations...