In a groundbreaking partnership, AidKit and Cool Earth have launched the world's first basic income pilot for people living in the Amazon rainforest.
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This pioneering initiative, co-created with AidKit, Cool Earth, the National Organization of Indigenous Women of the Andes and the Amazon of Peru (ONAMIAP), and the Organization of Indigenous Women of Asháninka People of the Central Jungle (OMIAASEC), aims to provide income to communities for two years, empowering them to sustain their livelihoods, and protect their ancestral territories.
The Amazon rainforest is not only a rich reservoir of biodiversity, but also home to communities whose way of life, and survival, are intertwined with the forest's health.
Despite their crucial role in safeguarding these ecosystems, people living in the rainforest often face the impacts of climate change, and threats, from loggers, miners, and large-scale farming.
This pilot arose from a vital need to support these communities in a manner that respects their culture, and needs.
Recognizing the unique challenges of providing aid in remote areas without reliable internet access, AidKit developed a groundbreaking offline payment solution.
This technology enables program administrators, and community workers, to securely collect, and process sensitive information - including banking details -using tablets or iPads.
The data is then uploaded, and processed once the device is connected to the internet - ensuring the highest degree of data protection and security.
The income provided by this pilot empowers Indigenous communities to access essential resources, such as food, safe drinking water, healthcare, and education.
Additionally, it allows them to invest in small-scale farming projects, generating sustainable income and strengthening their autonomy.
By supporting the communities' self-determination, this initiative helps protect the rainforest, and tackle the climate crisis.
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‣ Application processing workflows aligned to your specific program eligibility requirements.
‣ Collect and compare documents, attestations, administrative data and more.
‣ Robust deduplication, fraud-flagging and data monitoring features to catch bad actors in real time.
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