Your gift goes directly to the field.
Phase 2 begins in July 2026, elder Mamos and Sagas are passing.
What isn't documented now disappears forever.
Fund Shembuta (Ley de Origen), Wiwa Women's Art micro-grants, and community wellbeing programs. Every dollar reaches the Sierra Nevada.
Phase 2 of Shembuta (Ley de Origen) begins in July 2026 — 14 sacred sites in La Guajira, guided by Wiwa Mamos and Sagas. We need $45,000.
In March 2026, the Colombian government declared 942,000 hectares of the Sierra Nevada a protected natural reserve. This is the moment. Every dollar counts. Every sacred site matters.
What your gift makes possible
$50
Supports one documentation session with a Mamo or Saga in the Sierra Nevada
$150
Funds a Wiwa woman's materials for one month of sacred weaving restoration
$500
Covers one field day documenting oral Ley de Origen at a sacred site
The Need
Across the world, individuals and communities are experiencing rising disconnection—from themselves, from one another, from cultural roots, and from the Earth. Mental, emotional, and social challenges are increasing, while traditional systems of care often overlook the importance of cultural context, community belonging, and relationship to land.
At the same time, many Indigenous and community-based knowledge systems—essential for long-term resilience and ecological stewardship—are at risk of being lost.
These challenges are deeply intertwined.
Our Response
Bridgepath Foundation responds by supporting personal and collective well-being through programs that honor dignity, sovereignty, and relationship. Ours is a reciprocity model that connects individual healing with collective and ecological impact
Our work includes:
● Coaching programs, wisdom circles, and group journeys that support individuals in reconnecting with purpose and resilience
● Community-centered and land-based initiatives that strengthen cultural continuity and local leadership
● Ethical, reciprocal funding models where earned revenue from wellness programs supports community initiatives
● Bridgepath works in partnership—listening closely, honoring worldviews, and supporting self-determined paths to well-being.
Imagine that your gift is in a room with a Mamo in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, as he utters words that have never been written down..
Imagine a Wiwa woman reviving a sacred weaving tradition that her grandmother nearly lost, thanks to your donation, which has allowed her to cover the cost of materials for a month.
Imagine being part of a once-in-a-generation moment: documenting a living, sacred law in a landscape that Colombia has just designated as a protected nature reserve.
Our work includes:
● Integrates modern wellness practices with ancestral and cultural wisdom
● Serves diverse cohorts while remaining grounded in shared values
● Connects individual transformation with collective and planetary care
● Builds sustainability through reciprocity, not dependency
This model allows Bridgepath to remain adaptable, culturally respectful, and impactful across contexts. A Wiwa grandmother's weaving encodes a map of the territory her granddaughter may never see. A coaching client who found her footing after years of disconnection. These are not separate stories — they are the same story. Your gift moves through both.
A few quick answers
Is Bridgepath a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Bridgepath Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible in the United States.
How does my gift reach the community?
Directly. We operate on a non-extractive model — no overhead percentage. Funds go to field programs under community leadership.
Can I designate my gift?
Yes — you can direct your donation to Ley de Origen (Shembuta), Wiwa Women's Art, or general community wellbeing programs.
How do I know the Wiwa community is actually leading this and not just being helped by an outside organization?
That question matters deeply to us — and it's the right one to ask. Bridgepath was invited into this work by the Organización Wiwa Golkushe Tayrona (OWGT). We operate entirely under the guidance of Mamos and Sagas — they set the agenda, the pace, and the protocols. We don't document anything without their authorization. We are a bridge, not a director. MariaClaudia's own Muisca heritage is part of why this relationship is built on genuine cultural respect, not extraction.
Can I set up a recurring donation or make a gift on behalf of my organization?
Yes to both. You can set up a monthly recurring gift directly through our donation form, it takes one click and you can cancel anytime. For organizational or corporate giving, reach out to Maria Claudia directly at and she'll walk you through how your institution's support can be designated to a specific initiative — Shembuta, Wiwa Women's Art, or general community programs.
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