A journey of discovery: Misereor team visits OPAN’s work in the Juruena River basin
A team from the Organisation met the projects and initiatives that promote local development, and the protection of the environment
On a mission to strengthen ties and get to know the work of Operação Amazônia Nativa (OPAN) firsthand, a Misereor team embarked on a journey through the Enawene Nawe and Tirecatinga territories in Mato Grosso. The visit, which took place from February 18 to 21, 2025, was an opportunity for the team to experience the reality of the communities and see the actions that Misereor supports.
For Regina Reinart and Claudia Fix, the experience was transformative. “First, thank you very much. My congratulations to OPAN, to the team at the office, and to you here at the front. We are all in this together,” said Regina. The visit to the Enawene Nawe Indigenous Land, on March 19, and to the Tirecatinga Indigenous Land, on the 21st, marked the first time that both visited indigenous territories in Mato Grosso.
During the trip, the Misereor team learned about projects and initiatives that promote local development and environmental conservation. In addition to unique landscapes, they experienced the rich culture of the indigenous peoples and their real challenges. In Juína, Misereor representatives also participated in a meeting with members of the secretariat and communications department of the Juruena Vivo Network.
Misereor, the work of the bishops of the Catholic Church in Germany, there are more than 60 years, is dedicated to the co-operation and development and the fight against poverty in Africa, Asia, europe, and Latin America. The bank, which prides itself on social justice and human dignity, and offers a helping hand to all those in need regardless of religion, race, religion, color, sex, and, for decades, supporting the work of OPAN.
