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Education and youth: building the future in La Islilla

Written by Alejandra Cárdenas Huerto – Community Engagement Manager Education is often viewed as the key to transforming lives and nations, while at the same time being held responsible for many of today’s social failures. It is empowering when present, but limiting in its absence. On a daily basis, it is understood as access to basic schooling (primary and secondary), and in some cases, higher education. Access to education is crucial for the sustainable development of communities in Peru, yet it continues to face…

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Meet Guisella Purizaca Eche: Community leader

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…

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Fish Story: Talking with Meyling Tang of Tres Peces, Valparaiso

Recently, Future of Fish sat down with Meyling Tang, Co-Founder of Tres Peces Valparaiso, to discuss how their responsible seafood restaurant concept adapted to challenges caused by COVID-19 in Chile. The team behind Tres Peces are pioneers in the sustainable seafood industry in Chile. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic which shuttered many restaurants in Valparaiso, Tres Pesces has grown tremendously in popularity, mostly due to “word of mouth” from existing customers who enjoy their fresh products and meaningful storytelling about the fishers and organizations who…

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