• This initiative, created by Corpoguajira and Study Foundation, with the support of Ministry of Culture, House of Representatives, Ministry of Environment, inter alia, seeks to protect 685 hectares of forest in Cerro DMI Bañaderos; beneficiando a más de 300.000 inhabitants La Guajira.

• To collect much of the funds from this initiative will take place charitable evening "The goal is water", vallenato concert will feature the participation of Peter Manjarrés, Roger Bermudez and Gustavo Gutierrez. The gala will take place on 25 November at the Teatro Colon in Bogota at 6:30 PM.

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The department of La Guajira has been hit by a severe shortage of water recurring year after year, affecting the vulnerable population not currently have any storage or supply of this important liquid, to ensure its survival during times of drought or natural phenomena, and where the rains cease indefinitely.

 

"It is estimated that the water resources in the peninsula has decreased 60% in the last 20 years old, harmful practices because of man over nature and effects of climate change. Areas that still provide the precious resource, Cerro Bañaderos, They are at high risk for deforestation-from about a million trees-, the expansion of the agricultural frontier and the continuing forest fires, why urgent action is needed ", Medina says Luis Toro, Director Corpoguajira.

 

For this, and the conservation and protection of strategic ecosystem of sources and water sources of La Guajira, as those from Cerro Bañaderos, Corpoguajira and Study Foundation, created "The goal is water," an initiative that seeks to benefit 300.000 people of the surrounding towns, through identification, education and support for 32 families in the region, who ensure 685 hectares of forests in order to protect watersheds, safeguard threatened species of flora of the area, protect wildlife species qualified low risk of threat and maintain the functionality of the area as a strategic space for ecological connectivity between the Serrania de Perija and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

 

To make it, Next Wednesday 25 November at the Teatro Colon in Bogota, to 6:30 of the night, the charity evening will be held "The goal is water", a gala that will seek to gather the necessary resources for the implementation of all project activities, and those subscribers looking through pagewww.lametaeselagua.com, may attend the gala, contribute and be part of this cause that benefits both need guajiros.

 

"Several public and private organizations have joined this important evening, among which include the Ministry of Culture, House of Representatives, the Ministry of Environment, La Fundación A Kiss For All The World, COTELCO Bogotá-Cundinamarca, Alün Ideas, Preserving Corporation, Francisco Corporation Man, Bank 2, Federal Departments, Cerrejón, among others", Walter adds Daza Cuello, Foundation Vice President Study. Who emphasizes that thanks to these important allies night gala of "The goal is water" is a reality.

 

Donations to the collection of funds ranging between $150.000 and $600.000, corresponding to the entrance to this magnificent evening will feature a recital Vallenato, native of the Caribbean Region, with the participation of Peter Manjarrés, Gustavo Gutierrez and harp Master vallenata, Roger Bermudez, who will ensure attendees a special and unforgettable night. ,

 

In addition to the recital, during the evening it will be awarded for the first time in Colombia Makuira recognition to individuals and organizations that have fought for years for the benefit of environmental conservation in our country.

 

The initiative's goal is water intended, with the support of state entities, private enterprise and Colombians, protect this area of ​​the country, with which definitely could improve the quality of life of more than 300 thousand, it is the primary water supply and vitality for the region.