OUR work
Río Limpio works with communities to build capacity to prevent mosquito-borne diseases through a multi-disciplinary lens. The communities we support are infested with the dengue mosquito. Mosquitoes flourish in these environments due to limited waste management resources. Discarded plastic waste provides breeding grounds for the mosquitoes. In our work, we empower local communities to protect themselves from the dengue mosquito. A key part of this work is training health care workers, who in turn educate households on dengue transmission and prevention.
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5
communities |
19
health worker trained |
738
households benefitted |
Communities |
Río Limpio is dedicated to working with rural populations in the Peruvian Amazon that are underserved and face significant health and basic infrastructure challenges.
Many of the communities are indigenous, including the Urarinas, Shipibo-Conibo, and Kukama peoples. Most of the rural communities in the region live in extreme poverty – most don’t have running water, sewage, nor waste management systems.
Our team has successfully hosted community-wide meetings to gather input on study designs and recruit local individuals to collaborate on research efforts. This familiarity allows us to foster trust and ensure the participation of marginalized groups in every step of the project. We actively involve community members in the design and implementation of interventions, empowering them to take ownership of solutions to their waste management and health challenges. By prioritizing inclusivity, we address the unique needs of diverse populations while promoting equitable health outcomes and environmental improvements.
Many of the communities are indigenous, including the Urarinas, Shipibo-Conibo, and Kukama peoples. Most of the rural communities in the region live in extreme poverty – most don’t have running water, sewage, nor waste management systems.
Our team has successfully hosted community-wide meetings to gather input on study designs and recruit local individuals to collaborate on research efforts. This familiarity allows us to foster trust and ensure the participation of marginalized groups in every step of the project. We actively involve community members in the design and implementation of interventions, empowering them to take ownership of solutions to their waste management and health challenges. By prioritizing inclusivity, we address the unique needs of diverse populations while promoting equitable health outcomes and environmental improvements.
DENGUEDengue is a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. The communities we serve have identified dengue as a top health threat. The threat of dengue is especially salient in these communities due to limited access to healthcare.
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WASTE MANAGEMENTRural Peruvian communities often lack solid waste management. Piles of waste, including plastics, are often burned, releasing harmful toxins and greenhouse gases. Before burning, water-filled waste serves as mosquito larval habitat.
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