Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana – AIDESEP)

The organization that speaks for the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon, working to defend and respect their collective rights through actions to expose their problems and present their alternative development proposals, according to their worldview and lifestyle. Comprises 109 federations that participate in elections through their National Congresses. These federations represent 2,439 communities, home to more than 650,000 Indigenous men and women belonging to 19 linguistic families: Achuar, Amahuaca, Arabela, Asháninka, Ashéninka, Awajun, Bora, Capanahua, Cashinahua, Chamicuro, Ese Eja, Harakbut, Iñapari, Iquitu, Isconahua, Kakataibo, Kakinte, Kandozi-Chapra, Kukama-Kukamiria, Madija, Maijuna, Matsigenka, Matses, Muniche, Murui-Muinani, Nomatsigenga, Ocaina, Omagua, Resigaro, Secoya, Sharanahua, Shawi, Shipibo-Konibo, Shiwilu, Taushiro, Tikuna, Urarina, Wampis, Yagua, Yaminahua, Yanesha, Yine, Yora (Nahua), Mashco Piro, Chitonahua, Mastanahua.