Como parte del proyecto Apadrina una Tortuga, Corpoguajira lideró el proceso de conformación de la Asociación de Guardianes de Guardianes de Tortugas Marinas, una entidad solidaria que será integradora, spokeswoman and manager of retraining and economic and social development of the union of former fishermen and former traders of these species in Riohacha.

The Board of Directors of the Association was composed of Santander Méndez González, President; Farid Redondo Martínez, Secretary; Joaquín Hoyos Suárez, Treasurer; Dalina Good Martínez; Vocal and Luis Ortega Milian, Fiscal.

This initiative includes the implementation of business plans that generate them people leaving the trafficking chain and illegal trade in turtles, the income necessary to meet their needs.

Corpoguajira in partnership with other companies, will promote the development and sustainability of projects, through the acquisition of resources for funding and making them visible as a true example nationwide.