Shipibo Regenerative Future
Shipibo Regenerative Future Initiative
Jakon Nete is raising $250,000 for the next phase of work led by Pacha Nishi, an Indigenous-led nonprofit in Ucayali, Peru. Help establish a permanent home base for forest regeneration, medicinal-plant cultivation, and learning across generations.
Give by December 31, 2026 to help fund the next phase.
Rainforest regeneration · Medicinal-plant cultivation · Indigenous knowledge · Learning across generations · Forest-based livelihoods
The work is already in the ground
Pacha Nishi has established two agroforestry plots and a medicinal-plant garden. One plot holds approximately 400 trees; the second covers about one hectare. Together, they provide a foundation for research into cultivation and restoration practices that draw on Indigenous plant knowledge and ecological science.
The first Koshi Tapon apprenticeship ran in January and February 2026 with three students. Learning through cultivation and stewardship gives knowledge a continuing place in daily life.
A permanent base for the next stage
A 12.65-hectare property beside the existing plots is available for purchase. Its cacao trees and unfinished house offer a starting point for further cultivation and a place for the team to work and stay.
A dedicated base, with reliable operating support, would allow the team to tend plantings, refine restoration methods, and sustain research and apprenticeship through successive seasons.
We have until December 31, 2026 to complete the land purchase. Gifts by December 31 would help secure the property and fund early operations.
Restoration at the existing site can continue independently of the purchase.
First-stage goal
$250,000
| Funding need | Estimated allocation |
|---|---|
| Land acquisition and initial setup | $100,000 |
| The $75,000 property purchase, plus transaction costs, survey, security, and an initial buffer. | |
| Infrastructure and early operations | $150,000 |
| The field team, nursery, water and power, plot maintenance, documentation, and organizational capacity. | |
What your support makes possible
Forest regeneration
Assess and map planting areas, grow native trees, and fund the ongoing care young plantings need as canopy develops.
Medicinal plants and nursery
Expand propagation from seeds and cuttings, building a local supply of native and medicinal plants for cultivation and restoration.
Apprenticeship and knowledge continuity
Support the next Koshi Tapon cycle, with students learning cultivation, ecological observation, and stewardship alongside experienced Shipibo-Konibo land stewards.
Research that guides the work
With the Coe Lab at Tarleton State University, strengthen records of plant growth, establishment, growing conditions, and care. Use field experience to refine methods and guide future adaptation.
A model other communities can adapt
Forest loss, pressure on medicinal plants, and the erosion of Indigenous knowledge connect to a practical question: how can families sustain a livelihood while caring for the land?
Pacha Nishi’s longer-term vision is a network of locally led projects across the Amazon where forest regeneration, responsible medicinal-plant cultivation, and viable livelihoods reinforce one another. Knowledge would continue through teaching and practice, with each community shaping the work around its own land and priorities.
What others could adapt is concrete: a method for growing plants from cuttings, a planting and maintenance plan, useful ecological records, or an approach to apprenticeship. The five-year development plan also explores income from cacao, propagated plants, and educational visits to help sustain ongoing stewardship. Field experience and cultivation costs will guide which approaches can endure and be shared.
Giving is one way to participate
Gifts of every size are welcome. Give online, or speak with Adam about a substantial gift or a particular part of the work.
Scientific knowledge, legal guidance, economic and educational expertise, and thoughtful introductions can also help this work grow. We welcome a conversation about where your contribution could fit.
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Pacha Nishi leads the work alongside Shipibo-Konibo elders, land stewards, educators, and families. Marcos Urquia Maynas serves as President and Director of Operations. Asociación Jakon Rate is the separate Peruvian association that owns the existing project land.
Jakon Nete is the separate U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit and faith community receiving gifts. Support for Pacha Nishi through this initiative is intended to take the form of grants. Jakon Nete’s board retains discretion and control over donated funds and oversees their charitable use.
Jakon Nete is a registered 501(c)(3) faith-based organization. EIN 33-4200906.
Charitable contributions to Jakon Nete are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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