We can no longer live outside of the money system. We have chosen to create Naku as a way to share our message with the world and create sustainable and circular financial opportunities for our community. The proceeds from Naku go directly to support our community and culture. Right now, Naku is centered around the four communities of Matsakaw, Llanchamacocha, Naruka, and Nakuna, and in the future, our goal is to benefit all Sapara communities. 

Our goal is to preserve our culture through educating our youth in a way that honors and maintains Sapara traditions. Right now, we have the capacity to offer schooling up to grade 5 or 6, but with the continued growth of Naku, we hope to offer our youth a chance to complete high school and even achieve a university degree in a way that respects our knowledge and that is recognized by the government.

This is the most effective way to support our youth to continue staying connected with our traditions and protect the forest for years to come.

By opening our community to receive visitors from around the world and through our online workshops, we hope to share our knowledge about how to live in balance with nature, demonstrate another way to generate revenue that doesn’t destroy the forest like oil, logging, or mining, and generate income to support the preservation of our Sapara culture.

Naku also provides financial support for community health emergencies, infrastructure and basic needs.