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Edison

Edison Andrango (Kichwa Otavalo), Indigenous Rights Radio Program Assistant, is from the northern part of Ecuador. He studied International Relations and has a specialization in environmental management. His professional experience focuses on the development of sustainability projects in Indigenous territories. He sees himself as a bridge that facilitates connections between Indigenous communities and public and private institutions, seeking tangible results. Since his youth, he has been committed to cultural revitalization initiatives, particularly in promoting his native language, Kichwa. He has collected oral histories from older generations of Kichwa speakers. He has been a panelist on several national and international forums to speak about the humanitarian crisis caused by climate change. He says his main objective at Cultural Survival is to continue promoting projects that amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples. Edison speaks Kichwa, English, and Spanish. Contact Edison at edison.andrango@culturalsurvival.org