On the 3rd of December, as world leaders, scientists, and activists gathered at the UN Climate summit, COP28, in Dubai, the Wauja people from the Xingu Indigenous territory in the Amazon basin helplessly watched with dismay their houses being burned.

Our partners, the Wauja people from the affected village of Ulupuwene, were struck by lightning in the beginning of a much-delayed rainy season in the region.

Six houses caught fire, and families lost the little they had: documents, hammocks, blankets, food, beads, sacred artefacts, and ritual objects.

No one was seriously injured, but around 60 people, including children and newborns, were made homeless in their territory.

The traditional house may take a year or more to be completed, and the sap and straw material used for roofing is scarce in the territory and will only be harvested once the rainy season is over in May 2024.

They need our support to purchase tarpaulins and fuel for collecting wood to build temporary shelters.

We hope you can help with a donation.