Our Mission & Goals | Semillas Life NGO Peru
Who We Are
| Empowering Amazon Communities
Semillas Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable social and economic development across remote communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Our holistic approach unites five core pillars: quality education, rural healthcare, environmental conservation, sustainable ecotourism, and international cultural exchange.
We believe that empowering local families through skill-building, education, and alternative eco-friendly livelihoods is the most effective way to combat illegal logging, unsustainable mining, and rainforest pollution. Together with local residents, park rangers, and international volunteers, we build resilient communities in Puerto Inca and Codo del Pozuzo (Huánuco, Peru) to protect the Amazon for generations to come.
Our Mission
At Semillas Life NGO, our mission is to protect the Peruvian Amazon rainforest through community empowerment, environmental education, and sustainable development.
By working directly with remote communities in Puerto Inca and Codo del Pozuzo (Huánuco, Peru), we address the root causes of rainforest destruction—such as illegal gold mining and deforestation—by creating alternative eco-friendly opportunities for local youth and families.
Our Four Pillars
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Education: Free English lessons, environmental education workshops, and youth empowerment.
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Environment & Biodiversity: Reforestation with native trees, wildlife conservation area protection in Codo del Pozuzo, and Amazon research.
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Rural Public Health: Medical internships and clinical support in partnership with local health centers.
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Sustainable Economy & Ecotourism: Promoting sustainable eco-tours and local development to replace destructive industries.
Meet Our Team
Christian M. Navarro
Founder & CEO
From Lima, Peru
Founded Semillas Life in 2018 after studying in the USA to drive sustainable change in the Peruvian Amazon. Christian leads project design, international partnerships, and NGO operations from Lima and Puerto Inca.
Volunteers
Heart of Semillas Life
Volunteers are the soul of Semillas Life NGO. By contributing skills in teaching, community support, and environmental projects, international volunteers foster rich cultural exchange in Puerto Inca and Codo del Pozuzo. Beyond generating hands-on local impact, volunteers gain a transformative life experience and become global ambassadors for Amazon rainforest conservation.
Anne Pönisch
Director & Educational
Projects Lead
Based in Berlin, Germany, Anne oversees educational initiatives and financial management at Semillas Life NGO. She coordinates international volunteer teams, gathers project ideas, and builds strategic partnerships with German educational and social organizations to support Amazon rainforest conservation.
Neyer Galindo
Amazon Tour Guide in Puerto Inca, Peru
Former Semillas Life student turned local coordinator and tour guide in Puerto Inca. Neyer leads rainforest trips, assists international volunteers, and coordinates community activities.
Andres Santome
US Representative
Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, Andres represents Semillas Life NGO in the United States. He builds strategic partnerships with American organizations and leads fundraising initiatives to financially support community and conservation projects in the Peruvian Amazon.
Mayorit Schmidt
Amazon Tour Guide
Local leader from Codo del Pozuzo and member of the Austro-German community. Mayorit oversees cultural exchange programs and leads guided tours for volunteers and visitors.
Hans Gstir
Tour Guide & Community Coordinator
Based in Codo del Pozuzo, Hans is a key representative of the local Austro-German community. He coordinates cultural, tourist, and recreational activities for international volunteers, leads the Austro-German Cultural Dance Association "Die Lustigen Jungen," and drives sustainable development and community partnerships for Semillas Life NGO.
Dora Anco
Community Coordinator
Based in Codo del Pozuzo, Huánuco, Dora works as a high school teacher and local coordinator for Semillas Life NGO. She welcomes international volunteers, guides their integration into the community, and oversees educational and cultural projects that support sustainable development in the Peruvian Amazon.
Erik Del Aguila
Local Coordinator & Tour Guide
An experienced rainforest explorer based in Puerto Inca, Peru, Erik serves as a local coordinator and tour guide for Semillas Life NGO. He welcomes international volunteers, guides jungle expeditions, coordinates local institutional partnerships, and contributes to regional reforestation initiatives.