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Claverito

Empowering an Amphibious Community: Mitigating barriers through participatory design for increasing access to public services in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest

design question(s)

How can we design a solution that authentically caters to the residents of Claverito, taking into account factors such as resource accessibility, skill levels, and education?

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How can this solution empower them to improve their living conditions and foster a heightened sense of agency in their community?

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Design Process

Context + Research

Context

Context and Research Methods

Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest; 70% of the population live in poverty. Claverito is an informal amphibious community nestled at the edges of the city and the Amazon jungle. It has grown organically as a result of forced displacement of indigenous communities from their homes in the Amazon rain forest to dense cities were they can't afford to live in. Claverito is strongly influenced by and vulnerable to both urban and ecological systems. Their health is directly impacted by the health of the plants, animals and environmental conditions.

Research methods:
• Participatory design meetings with 30 individuals representing different households in the community.
• (2) Focus groups with community leaders and diverse members of the community.
• Literature Review on informal settlements in Latin America.

Findings

_{The problems were too broad and complex to just solve one. How and or why would we select just one issue to solve? Could we solve all of them? The solution needed a hands-on approach. Most projects previously attempted in the community lacked continuity as designers and scholars returned home. The problem needed to be placed in the hands of the community, whilst taking into consideration their current practices, lifestyles, skills, and level of education.
We realized that what we were describing was the role of a social worker, which typically functions as a bridge between individuals and available resources. They guide communities through adverse situations and seek to improve their well-being. Was it possible to create the role of a social worker in this context? Could someone in the community take on this role?}

_{Identified themes:}_{Water Scarcity as a Major Issue | Equitable Electricity Costs | Precarious Conditions of walkways during high rain season | Financial Struggles | Limited Access to Technology |Unreliable Healthcare | Communal Savings and Emergency Preparedness | Regular Community Meetings |Leadership Challenges | Lack of opportunities for youth | Friction with Neighbors | High-Risk Zone Designation | Limited Trust in Government |City Residents Opposition | Transparency in Communal Funds |Political Disillusionment |}

Design Requirements

Design Reqs.

Design Requirements / Barriers

Design Solution

The Youth Education and Leadership Program_‍_{Addressing the critical lack of basic infrastructure and major challenges faced by the residents of the Claverito Community, we propose a comprehensive solution centered around empowering youth through education and community leadership. While relieving long standing community leaders who expressed wanting to retire from such roles.
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Overview: Create a program where high school graduates can compete for Social Worker Committee positions based on academic performance.
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Incentive: Scholarship opportunities for continued professional studies and a living stipend.
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Commitment: In exchange, commit to serving as community leaders, conducting workshops, connecting the community with resources, and advocating for them at the government level.

Roles: Four students, four distinct leadership roles within the community.
Senior Leadership Involvement: Include a senior community leader in the committee with a smaller stipend. They would oversee funds and mentor youth, integrating the experience of long-standing residents with the energy of the youth. Ensures stability and transparency of financial resources and accountability.

Current Status: Seeking funding for additional research and pilot programs within the community.}