Viewing: Peru

As part of the Guardians of the Sea (Guardianes del mar) series, Future of Fish’s Jhordan Avalos had the opportunity to speak with Guisella Purizaca Eche, a 33-year-old leader from La Islilla, a small artisanal fishing village located in Paita, Piura - Peru. Known for her openness and motivation to participate in Future of Fish’s leadership programs Guisella is part of the group that formed in her community to address local development issues. In this candid interview, she talks about her life, leadership, the…

Updated July 11, 2024 Future of Fish and partners are excited to announce the Artisanal Fisher Development Fund (the Fund), a pilot loan guarantee fund to facilitate access to credit to support formalization, sustainable practices and financial inclusion amongst Peru´s artisanal fishing sector .  The Fund aims to facilitate access to credit for working capital loans through aggregated purchase programs of Coops for inputs such as gas, ice, oil, and other fishing essentials the savings of which will be passed on to fisher members…

Peru, renowned for its coastal beauty and marine biodiversity, faces unique challenges within its informal economy, particularly in the fishing industry. The livelihoods of countless fishers are intricately tied to informal practices, presenting a set of issues that impact both individuals and the sustainability of marine resources. Peru is one of the leading fishing nations in the world, historically coming in second only to China in terms of tons of wild fish caught. It’s no surprise that the fishing industry is a vital component…

By Jenni Ahern, Program Director, Future of Fish Peru You may hear the terms "participatory development”, “co-design” or “co-create” a lot these days as Community and International Development theory continues to evolve. This theory evolves and adapts to human beings and community identified needs, where the most crucial piece of participatory community development is trust building. Trust in process and in people, are the two necessary ingredients for success. We know that healthy oceans and healthy communities go hand in hand. Future of Fish…

Conozcamos a Diego Velásquez, atleta por pasión y pescador de profesión que gracias a las lecciones aprendidas de su mamá, incursionó en la gastronomía. Actualmente, dirige un restaurante en Bujama Baja, pescando sus propios pescados y mariscos del mar mediante la pesquería artesanal. 1.Cuéntanos, Diego, ¿cómo fue su inicio en el mundo de la pesquería? ¿Sus familiares ya eran pescadores? Desde muy pequeños, nuestros abuelos y tíos nos enseñaron la importancia de la pesca como una actividad familiar y tradicional. Recuerdo aquellos días en…

Since the founding of Future of Fish over a decade ago, our work in the fisheries sector has afforded us many opportunities to learn, grow, and evolve as an organization. Our team at Future of Fish deeply values the power of iterative momentum to get us ever closer to solving the most complex problems facing our world today. Creating change from the ground up takes time and requires building partnerships and establishing enabling conditions to set the foundation to initiate change. In many ways,…

Elizabeth Valverde Sullón viene desempeñándose como docente de nivel primario en el centro poblado La Islilla – Paita hace 3 años, le tocó iniciar su trabajo en esta localidad en medio de la pandemia, y contra viento y marea logró diseñar un proyecto innovador de lectura que viene traspasado fronteras. La profesora Elizabeth Valverde, paiteña de corazón, es la primera mujer profesional dentro de su familia, que decidió dedicarse a la docencia con el objetivo de promover las competencias lectoras en los niños y…

Sandy es comunicadora social y cuenta con experiencia en proyectos que promueven causas sociales, además cuenta con una visión personal acerca del desarrollo humano, el cual vincula con su crecimiento contribuyendo al bien común, en especial cuando se enfoca en ayudar a personas en situación de vulnerabilidad. ¿Cómo te involucraste en el sector marino? Se presentó la oferta de trabajo en consultoría de desarrollo Social y Género del Gobierno regional de Piura para ejecutarlo con la organización Future of Fish, era un nuevo reto…

Conozcamos a Jharumy, una de las futuras lideresas de La Islilla, que ya desde la escuela viene promoviendo el cuidado al medio ambiente, promoción del turismo y un desarrollo sostenible de su comunidad con sus compañeros, sin dejar de lado la lucha por sus sueños.   Queremos conocerte, Jharumy, cuéntanos un poco sobre ti. Soy Harumi, tengo 11 años y vivo en La Islilla con mis padres y hermanos. Yo soy la mayor. Mi mamá es ama de casa y mi papá es pescador.…

Desde hace más de 33 años, Ruth Preciado viene educando a los niños del centro poblado de La Islilla en Paita - Piura. Ella es profesional graduada de la Universidad de Huacho, José Faustino Sanchez Carrión, y actualmente tiene el cargo de directora de la IIEE Inicial Nº 407 de La Islilla. Esta semana nos concedió una entrevista para conocer un poco más de su trayectoria e impacto que tiene dentro de la comunidad, buscando su desarrollo. 1. ¿Desde hace cuánto tiempo trabaja en…

Mauricio is a seasoned professional, bringing 25 years of experience to his current role as Quality and Commercialization Manager at Future of Fish Peru. Much of his professional experiences have been focused on leading and coordinating activities within the public sector. This includes 10 years as the head of PROMPERU’s north regional office, overseeing the exportation of products originating from Tumbes and Piura. Mauricio earned his master’s degree in ecotourism from the National Agrarian University, located in La Molina, Peru. How did you find…

Healthy ocean ecosystems are the foundation of healthy coastal communities and functioning global food systems. But achieving sustainable fisheries does not begin with environmental actions. It begins with building a foundation for empowered small-scale fisheries that have resilient livelihoods and have the capacity to effectively manage their business and the ocean resources they depend upon. A recent Partnership Agreement between Future of Fish and Old Dart Foundation seeks to drive large-scale systems change to benefit coastal communities and ocean ecosystems. Together, we hope to…