Cultural Revaluation for the Conservation of High Andean Forests

In this Creative Advocacy Practicum, young people in Aquia reconnected with their cultural roots while working to protect the Queuña forests, one of South America's most fragile ecosystems. The project addressed the loss of cultural identity, declining interest in conservation, and the influence of globalization, which was distancing youth from their cultural heritage and tradition of environmental stewardship. To inspire change, they brought the community together through a theatrical performance with handmade masks, a video, and a photography exhibit.