Stewards are organisations paving the way towards an Age of Wisdom. They work with wisdom keepers and local communities on concrete projects, stewarding land, protecting water, air, soil, biodiversity & ancestral wisdom.
Stewards all work in their own way, and with their specific focus. Together however, we are all stronger, wiser, and more impactful. Plus, it is more fun working together. We have monthly calls to update and support each other. We have joint projects, help us through the low tides, and celebrate the highs of doing transformative and impactful work.
We are (Co-)Founders of for- and non-profit organisations, as colourful and diverse as nature is - exploring the art of collaboration, unleashing swarm intelligence, and being the nodes of a mycelium network of Stewards, the fabric of a new era dawning. ​
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Stewards
Living Gaia e.V.
Amazon Conservation & Female
Indigenous empowerment
Living Gaia e.V. is a Berlin-based nonprofit supporting the Indigenous Huni Kuin in Acre, Brazil, by protecting 16,000 hectares of primary Amazon forest and promoting Indigenous self-determination.
The organization focuses on forest conservation, women’s empowerment, health, food security, and sustainable economic opportunities, working closely with local communities to ensure long-term independence and cultural preservation while raising awareness in Europe about Amazon challenges.
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Simon Benjamin Knoop
Project Manager
I am a conservation scientist working with Indigenous peoples in Brazil since 2016.
I hold an M.Sc. in Primate Conservation (2018). I co-manage the NGO Living Gaia, supporting the Huni Kuin and helped establish a 16,000-hectare reserve. I focus on bridging Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds to protect nature.
The Earth Elders
The Earth Mandates
Earth Elders is a global nonprofit organization led by Indigenous Elders, dedicated to protecting and regenerating nature through ancestral wisdom, climate action, and biocultural stewardship.
Founded in 2023, Earth Elders brings together a Council of Indigenous leaders from around the world and supports initiatives such as the University of Mother Earth—a network of regional learning centers rooted in traditional ecological knowledge.
The organization works to safeguard sacred sites, empower Indigenous governance, and inspire intergenerational leadership for a just and thriving planet.
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Mindahi Bastida
Founder & Convener,
Advisor, Scholar
Mindahi Crescencio Bastida Muñoz is an Indigenous Otomi-Toltec leader from Tultepec, Mexico, internationally recognized for his work as a guardian of ancestral wisdom, biocultural diversity, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
He serves as the Convenor of the Earth Elders and is the General Coordinator of the Otomi-Toltec Regional Council, playing a key role in preserving the spiritual and ecological traditions of his people.
Aibu Dayá
Indigenous Women rights & nature conservation
The women's association Aibu Dayá ("the work of women" in Hatxa kuin) is the first Indigenous organization run by women in the region of Jordão, Acre.
Central aspects are education, equal rights, nature conservation, women's rights, medical care as well as general basic care. The association consists of women who work to improve the living conditions of their community.
They organize trainings and workshops to help other women understand their rights and realize their full potential. They are also active in conservation and work to create a sustainable future for their community.​
Rita Sales Huni Kuin
Artist & Spokesperson
Huni Kuin
Rita Huni Kuin comes from the village of Chico Curumim on the Rio Jordão and lives in the small town of Jordão.
She is a visual artist and depicts traditional oral stories from her culture and her own visions in her art. Her works have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in São Paulo (MASP) and at Berlin Art Week, among others.
Rita is one of the most important young representatives and spokespeople of the Huni Kuin. Together with her sister Yaká, she is co-founder of the Huni Kuin artists' group Kayatibú, which promotes the culture and spirituality of her people through art, and the Indigenous women's association Aibu Dayá.
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Meli Bees Network
Pollinating Regeneration
Meli Bees Network is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the Amazon and beyond to lead environmental regeneration and climate justice efforts.
Inspired by the native Meliponini bees, Meli builds networks of trust, supports community-led agroforestry and regenerative projects, and promotes autonomy and territory stewardship.
Through educational initiatives, traditional beekeeping, and international partnerships, Meli Bees helps protect biodiversity, strengthen community resilience, and amplify Indigenous voices for a just and thriving planet
Ana Rosa de Lima
Founder & Director
Ana Rosa de Lima is an Indigenous Omágua leader from the Brazilian Amazon and the founder of the Meli Bees Network, a nonprofit supporting regenerative projects and climate justice in Indigenous and local communities.
With a background in environmental science, Ana bridges traditional knowledge and global networks to promote native beekeeping, agroforestry, and territorial sovereignty.
She is a passionate advocate for biocultural diversity and Indigenous-led climate action, recognized for her work at both grassroots and international levels.