Colombia
DUMIZAY - Sierra Nevada
Artisan and cultural leaders preserving Êbêra traditions while shaping a modern Indigenous economy.
Learn, create, and connect through ancestral craft & contemporary storytelling.
Who they are
DUMIZAY represents the Êbêra Dovida people, an Indigenous community rooted in the rainforest regions of Colombia.
Led by Yillibeth and Yasmin, this initiative blends traditional Êbêra artistry with modern entrepreneurship. Through handmade mochilas, jewellery, and cultural experiences, they share the stories, symbols, and rituals that define their people.
Their dream
To create a community-led school that unites traditional knowledge and digital education, ensuring the next generation can protect their heritage while building sustainable livelihoods.
Our Collaboration
Collaboration That Elevates Everyone
Storytelling and digital creation mentorship
Funding and business structure support for the Êbêra School concept
Partnerships for opening new revenue streams
Content, video, and product photography training
Travel collaborations for their existing Indigenous experiences
Êbêra Experience
Travel with DUMIZAY
Ancestral art meets modern creativity.
Join Êbêra artisans to learn their weaving techniques, listen to their stories, and witness how culture and commerce coexist in harmony.
Duration
1-8 Weeks
Minimum age
18+
Start dates
Every Sunday: All year round.
Wishlist
The gift of Elevation
We don’t ask for donations.
We create innovative ways to generate income, ones that strengthen the community and give you something meaningful in return.
So, what do you buy someone who already has everything?
A Gift of Elevation: a simple purchase that funds local progress and arrives as a beautiful digital voucher from the community itself.
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Every view, like, and share helps turn culture into income and keeps the circle growing.
Follow us to see real stories from communities like FUNAMOS.
