English:

On the week of September 22nd, indigenous communities across Ecuador took to the streets heeding the call for a nationwide strike, denouncing the rising cost of living, extractive industries that threaten their territories, and the politically charged state repression. As support for the movement has grown so have the levels of violence, intimidation, and repression by the hand of the Ecuadorian government led by Daniel Noboa

Since the protests began, 377 human rights violations have been reported, 3 people have been killed, more than 300 people have been injured, and there have been over 200 detentions across the country. Among those detained, the government illegally transferred 12 indigenous men from Otavalo to maximum security prisons over 200 miles from their home territories in the coastal regions of Esmeraldas and Portoviejo. After negotiations with the communities, most of the men were transferred back to their home communities, but still face charges of state terrorism along with 3 other individuals who are currently free but still awaiting charges.

Today, the families of the #Otavalo12 seek justice. They are joined by communities across the country and abroad, standing in solidarity with indigenous communities during this crisis. With limited means to hold the government accountable, impacted communities, like those of the #Otavalo12 find themselves in urgent need for financial and legal support.

For these reasons, Kichwa Hatari is launching this emergency fund to provide immediate relief to our communities. As a Kichwa-led diasporic collective, it will be imperative for us to partner with community leaders on the ground to ensure funds are distributed where there is need. Currently, the greatest needs have been centralized in the Imbabura region, with the situation stressed after the brutal October 14th attack on communities in Otavalo. With this said, we are currently seeing that all donations directly fund:

We are committed to transparent reporting and continuous consultation with elders and community leaders to handle and distribute the funds appropriately. Please show the solidarity that you can by supporting a long legacy of survival through resistance for our kin in Ecuador. #OurResistanceIsNotTerrorism

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Spanish:

Durante la semana del 22 de septiembre, las comunidades indígenas del Ecuador salieron a las calles en respuesta al llamado a un paro nacional, denunciando el aumento del costo de vida, las industrias extractivas que amenazan sus territorios y la represión estatal. Sin embargo, mientras ha crecido el apoyo al movimiento, también han aumentado los niveles de violencia, intimidación y represión por parte del gobierno de Daniel Noboa.

Desde que comenzaron las protestas, se han reportado 377 violaciones a los derechos humanos, 3 personas muertas, más de 300 personas han resultado heridas y 200 individuos han sido arrestados. Entre los detenidos, el gobierno trasladó ilegalmente a 12 hombres Kichwas de Otavalo a prisiones de máxima seguridad a más de 200 millas de sus territorios nativos en las regiones costeras de Esmeraldas y Portoviejo.

Hoy, las familias de los #12deOtavalo buscan justicia. Una llamada colectiva que recorre todo el país y fuera del país en solidaridad con los pueblos indígenas durante esta crisis. Con opciones limitadas para responsabilizar al gobierno, las comunidades afectadas, como las del #12deOtavalo se encuentran en urgente necesidad de apoyo financiero y legal.

Por estas razones, Kichwa Hatari está lanzando este fondo de emergencia para brindar apoyo inmediato a nuestras comunidades. Como colectivo diaspórico dirigido por Kichwas, matendrémos nuestra cordinación con líderes comunitarios para asegurar que los fondos se distribuyan donde haya necesidad. Nuestra meta será que todas las donaciones financian directamente a:

Nos comprometemos a proveer reportes transparentes y consultar continuamente con líderes comunitarios para el manejo y distribución de los fondos. Tu muestra de solidaridad hoy apoyará un largo legado de la resistencia para nuestros hermanos. #NoSomosTerroristasSomosResistencia