tech
April 29, 2026
Connectivity with Roots
Teacher Víctor Julio Malo is part of the Rural Indigenous School of Marocazo. Photo: Community Zones for Peace
TL;DR
- The Wiwa indigenous community in El Marocazo, La Guajira, received free internet access through the 'Zonas Comunitarias para La Paz' project.
- Community dialogue was crucial in integrating internet use with Wiwa values, traditions, and educational priorities.
- The community collaboratively built a system classroom, making it a space for collective learning and a meeting point.
- Workshops on ICT use were led by teachers and community leaders, integrating internet into daily life while respecting cultural and spiritual values.
- The 'Zonas Comunitarias para La Paz' project has established 1,262 internet access points nationwide, with 343 in specific departments benefiting over 14,600 monthly users.
- The project is highlighted as a driver for education, participation, and community leadership from an ethnic and differential approach, aiming to close the digital gap.