Highland Journal.
Highland Journal is an independent editorial platform where we’ll publish existing, commissioned, and independent research, essays, interviews, and other creative and/or critical content that continues to shift the narrative and explore the intersections of climate, culture, indigeneity, and service.
Reviving Health and Entrepreneurship through Ancestral Knowledge
Empowering Rural Communities with Sustainable Solutions and Shared Purpose
Our recent initiatives underscore the power of ancestral knowledge interwoven with modern innovation to foster resilient, self-sufficient communities. By bridging holistic health practices with sustainable economic pathways, we’re addressing immediate challenges, revitalizing cultural heritage, and empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs. Programs like Amademas exemplify this vision, offering more than just a market model—they cultivate relationships, solidarity, and a thriving communal spirit. Together, we can expand these efforts and champion a movement that honors tradition while constructing a future of equity, opportunity and shared prosperity.
Green Fields and Empty Markets
Two weeks ago, Maria Felipe was excited about the harvest this Spring. Now, she is concerned with how she is going to manage her sudden loss. With the spread of COVID-19, the traditional open-air markets have become empty as urban consumers, the market for her organic produce, have turned to the safety measures of international chains.
An important part of our Healing Through Food program is the development of community-based value chains that develop authentic food sovereignty and security for rural producers.