Escola Itinerante de Agroecologia (EIA) - OSC Casa do Rio

A strategic project that works with agroecological systems as a means of disseminating educational methodologies, prioritizing actions that foster the transformation of conventional production structures into sustainable agriculture. This is an interactive process between technical experts and local communities, valuing the Amazon biome and mediated by a mutual, dialogical, and pedagogical relationship that integrates teaching and learning with values, ideas, attitudes, and knowledge aligned with sustainability.

The Itinerant Agroecology School is the rural extension and training collective of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Casa do Rio, whose mission is to promote the comprehensive territorial development of populations within the area of influence of the northern stretch of the BR-319 highway in the state of Amazonas. It carries out actions aimed at improving quality of life, ensuring rights, fostering local sustainability, and supporting environmental conservation.

The Strategic Agroecology Project is dedicated to fostering agroecological systems as a vehicle for disseminating educational methodologies. Its primary focus is on actions that facilitate the transition from conventional agricultural practices to sustainable farming. This transformation is an interactive process that engages both technical professionals and community members, emphasizing the unique value of the Amazon biome. Grounded in mutual, dialogical, and pedagogical relationships, the project integrates teaching and learning with sustainability, drawing on shared values, ideas, attitudes, and knowledge.

The Itinerant Agroecology School serves as the rural extension and training collective of the civil society organization Casa do Rio. Its mission is to promote the comprehensive territorial development of communities along the northern stretch of the BR-319 highway in Amazonas state. This is achieved through initiatives aimed at improving quality of life, ensuring fundamental rights, fostering local sustainability, and protecting the environment.

What sets the Itinerant Agroecology School apart is its community-centered, inclusive approach. By traveling to remote areas, the School establishes direct connections with local populations, tailoring its methods to the unique challenges and opportunities of each region. Its programs integrate hands-on training, technical assistance, and participatory practices that empower communities to adopt sustainable techniques, improve their resilience, and strengthen their ties to the land.

Additionally, the project places a strong emphasis on preserving the Amazon’s natural and cultural heritage. Through the exchange of traditional knowledge and scientific expertise, it bridges generations and disciplines, fostering a deeper understanding of how agroecology can be a solution for the pressing environmental and social challenges in the region. By supporting local leadership and strengthening community networks, the project also ensures that the impacts of its actions are long-lasting and self-sustaining.

With its focus on dialogue, equity, and sustainability, the Itinerant Agroecology School demonstrates how innovative, community-driven approaches can lead to transformative change in one of the world's most vital and vulnerable ecosystems.

To encourage and strengthen understanding of agroecological and agroforestry systems, fostering the creation of a sustainable development territory in the northern region of the BR-319 corridor.

The Itinerant Agroecology School envisions a future where sustainable agricultural practices are not just alternatives but the norm across communities in the Amazon region. Its primary goal is to empower local populations to lead this transformation, fostering self-sufficiency and resilience while protecting the Amazon's unique ecosystems. Through education, technical support, and the sharing of both traditional and scientific knowledge, the School aims to create a network of agroecological leaders who can inspire and guide others toward more sustainable ways of living and producing. This includes promoting food sovereignty, reducing environmental degradation, and enhancing the economic opportunities for families who depend on the land for their livelihoods.

Their dream is to see the Amazon not only conserved but also celebrated as a model of harmony between human activity and nature. They aspire to cultivate a thriving community where people and ecosystems coexist in balance, with rural populations leading the way in innovative practices that respect the rhythms and limits of the environment. By nurturing a generation of agroecological practitioners, the Itinerant Agroecology School hopes to contribute to a global movement for sustainability, positioning the Amazon as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the world.