A community gastronomy project
Welcome to the Ari Ugüenrien Project a community gastronomy project in the Ngäbes indigenous region on the Caribbean side of Panama. Our goal is to rescue and preserve the rich Ngäbe culture through gastronomy, promoting sustainable practices and fostering local development.
Our Mission
To strengthen the cultural identity of the Ngäbe community and promote sustainable development that benefits women and their families, preserving our traditions for future generations.
Our Vision
To be a model of community empowerment and a reference point in promoting indigenous culture through gastronomy, creating bonds between the community and the world.
Conserving natural resources and traditions…
Cooking together
Our organization is made up of:
Fifteen Ngäbe indigenous women
from the community of Río Caña.
Felipe Baker - Founder of the Ari Ugüenrien Project / Biologist at Sea Turtle Conservancy. Ngäbe indigenous from community of Río Caña.
Mario Castrellón - Chef and owner of Restaurante Maito Panama.
Follow us on Instagram
@ariuguenrienproject
Our Allies
Sea Turtle Conservancy http://conserveturtles.org
Grupo Maito https://grupomaito.com
Ministry of Environment of Panama https://miambiente.gob.pa
Fundacion Mas Bien https://fundacionmasbien.com
Contact Us
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