Field stories

News and learning from the territory

Short English summaries of Urpichallay’s recent work with communities, schools, educators and young people in Áncash.

Native seed exchange during Murukuna Trukay
20 August 2026

Murukuna Trukay: seeds travelling between communities and generations

Families, students, teachers, young people and authorities came together to exchange native seeds and strengthen agrobiodiversity, food systems and knowledge shared across generations.

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Medicinal plants learning in the field
20 August 2026

Medicinal plants: knowledge learned, practised and returned to the community

Twenty-two participants strengthen traditional medicine knowledge through dialogue with knowledge holders, botanical walks and practical preparation.

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Teacher presenting a community calendar
20 August 2026

Educators in Áncash create community calendars

Thirty teachers, school leaders and specialists are connecting the curriculum with community life, local knowledge and the territory.

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Family with native potato and maize diversity
20 August 2026

Communities take action to recover agrobiodiversity

In Vicos–Cachipachán, Túpac Yupanqui–Atocpampa, Ecash and Huamarín, 252 people participate in recovering native seeds, gardens and water sources.

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Young people learning with a community knowledge holder
20 August 2026

A second cohort of young community leaders begins

Twelve young people from different parts of Áncash start a learning journey that strengthens cultural identity and participation in care for biodiversity and community life.

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The Spanish news archive contains 21 articles and remains available across three pages.

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