Project videos 2025

Curious about MANTHOC's young activists protecting the Peruvian Amazon forest? Get to know them and their mission through these seven project videos.

1. Youth activists defend the Amazon forest

Meet the young activists of MANTHOC and their struggle against the destruction of the Peruvian Amazon forest.

2. Buen vivir

What does 'buen vivir' mean to Joseph and why is the balance between Mother Earth and humans so important to him?

3. Extreme weather conditions

There are unpredictable and extreme weather conditions in Peru. Jack talks about how climate change is affecting his life and the lives of others.

4. The power of plants

Plants are invaluable to Jhanela and her family. Together with her friends at MANTHOC, she looks for ways to rebalance the bond between humans and nature.

5. Pollution of Lake Yarinacocha

The many tourists who flock to Lake Yarinacocha in Ucayali cause a lot of pollution and overfishing. Naomi shows how young people can turn the tide.

6. Right to a healthy living environment

This year, Pucallpa experienced the worst floods of the decade. There is also extreme heat and a lot of rubbish in the streets. Claudia talks about how this affects your health.