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voices of yungas
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Meet Gerónimo
In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, Gerónimo Paravecino has long been a guiding presence — a founding member and respected leader of the OrÃgenes Cooperative(Cafe Origenes), known for his steady hand and generous spirit. A dedicated coffee and avocado producer, Gerónimo’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to the land and to the collective progress of his community. Together with his wife, he raised four children who have since moved to the city in pursuit of new opportunit
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Meet Clara & Cleofe
Clara Céspedes Paravecino is one of the founding members of the OrÃgenes Cooperative, a dedicated coffee producer, and an active voice in the local women’s group. Her leadership and energy continue to inspire those around her. A proud mother of three daughters and one son, all raised in the embrace of the cloud forest, Clara embodies the balance of family, community, and the land that sustains them. Cleofe Consa , a respected farmer and leader among the older generation, is
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Meet Noemi
In the lush cloud forests where Yungas coffee grows, Noemà shines as one of the bright young voices of her community. The daughter of Lucio Tintalla and Zenobia Masa, she has always been known for her warm spirit, intelligence, and curiosity about the world beyond her village. When the Andean Alliance (Partner org of Yungas) first began working in the region, Noemà quickly stood out — not only for her charm and intelligence, but for her eagerness to learn and to contribute t
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Meet Leonardo
As the founding president of the OrÃgenes Cooperative (Cafe Origines), Leonardo has long been a steady and trusted leader in the cloud forest community of Mendosayoc — one of the heartlands of Yungas . Originally from Calca, he made Mendosayoc his home in his youth, raising his family and dedicating his life to the land and people around him. Over the decades, Leonardo’s leadership has helped guide the community through transformation. Once, he had to walk nearly 20 hours to
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