Asociación Forestal Indigena Nacional, AFIN

AFIN was founded in 2005 in Santa Cruz, with the purpose of providing institutional support to the development of indigenous communities in Bolivia and represent their members before social, economic organizations and international cooperation. Promoting and developing the capacities of indigenous communities in Bolivia, through sustainable use of forest resources. AFIN was created with mandate from a national meeting of 122 indigenous organizations interested in sustainable development of community forests in Bolivia. The main objective is to strengthen and develop technical and administrative skills, and leadership of community forestry organizations of indigenous peoples of Bolivia for the integrated and sustainable management of forest resources.