Psychosocial Recommendations for the Nasa People of Mesetas
Investigación: Elkin Martínez | Edición: Diana Sofía Rincón, William Ramírez | Diseño y diagramación: Diana Sofía Rincón | Publicado por: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – Programa ProPaz II | Apoyado por: Ministerio Federal de Cooperación Económica y Desarrollo (BMZ) de Alemania.
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This document proposes a psychosocial support strategy for the Nasa community of Mesetas, Meta, in order to strengthen their cultural identity, social fabric, and community health. The guide offers a comprehensive model based on the Nasa worldview, addressing key aspects such as ancestral medicine, self-governance, spirituality, and the rebuilding of dignity.
Key content:
•Psychosocial support with a Nasa focus: Based on respect for their traditions, rituals, and healing practices.
•Territory and autonomy: The relationship between spirituality and territory in the survival of the Nasa people.
•Traditional medicine and mental health: Community strategies for the healing of the body and soul.
•Self-governance: Strengthening autonomy through ancestral norms and practices.
•Methodological tools: Activities based on mingas, circles of word, and tulpas, with a focus on community participation
This document is a key tool for institutions and organizations looking to implement respectful and effective psychosocial strategies within indigenous communities, ensuring their recognition, autonomy, and cultural strengthening.
