Yunguilla Comunidad Sostenible / Yungilla A Sustainable Community
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24m
This documentary showcases the way of life of the inhabitants of Yunguilla, an Ecuadorian community located in the province of Pichincha, which forms part of the Andean Bear corridor. Through the daily lives of its residents, this film presents a place where community organization and care for the natural environment become the central element of their identity.
Furthermore, it shows how the residents have developed strategies based on resilience, cooperation, and a close relationship with the environment. These practices have allowed them to face economic and social challenges, making conservation a sustainable alternative to extractive activities that affect many rural areas.
Throughout the testimonies and experiences shared by community members, forms of collective work and projects that strengthen community life are evident, bringing us closer to the Andean philosophy of Buen Vivir (Good Living), a vision that promotes a way of life based on harmony and balance with nature. It also underscores the importance of prioritizing collective well-being, respect for the land, and sustainability as fundamental principles for building more just and balanced societies.
“When you dream alone, dreams might come true; but when you dream in community, those dreams do come true.” This reflection summarizes the spirit of the community.
Es un documental que muestra la forma de vida de los habitantes de Yunguilla, una comunidad ecuatoriana ubicada en la provincia de Pichincha, que forma parte del corredor del Oso Andino. A través de la vida cotidiana de sus pobladores, esta película presenta un territorio donde la organización comunitaria y el cuidado del entorno natural son elementos centrales de su identidad.
Además, muestra como los pobladores han desarrollado estrategias basadas en la resiliencia, la cooperación y una relación cercana con el ambiente. Estas prácticas les han permitido enfrentar desafíos económicos y sociales, convirtiendo la conservación en una alternativa sostenible frente a actividades extractivas que afectan a muchos territorios rurales.
A lo largo de los testimonios y experiencias compartidas por los miembros de la comunidad, se evidencian formas de trabajo colectivo y proyectos que fortalecen la vida comunitaria, acercándonos a la filosofía andina del Buen Vivir, una visión que promueve una forma de vida basada en la armonía y el equilibrio con la naturaleza. También, recuerda la importancia de priorizar el bienestar colectivo, el respeto por el territorio y la sostenibilidad como principios fundamentales para construir sociedades más justas y equilibradas.
“Cuando uno sueña solo, los sueños se podrían cumplir; pero cuando uno sueña en comunidad, esos sueños sí se cumplen” esta reflexión resume el espíritu de la comunidad.
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