WHO WE ARE

Paulina Torres

Coordinator

I work as a kayak guide on the Cochrane River during the tourist season. I also work as a coordinator of community activities and environmental education throughout the year.

Magdalena Andueza

Coordinator

I work as an activities coordinator. I am a teacher and I am in charge of systematizing the outdoor education program. I also work as a kayak and hiking guide during the tourist season.

Cristian Restrepo

Co-Fundador

I lead the team in the financial area and maintain contact with the collaborating institutions. I am the team's diving instructor and, in accordance with my interest in the scientific area, I develop work proposals in conjunction with academics and research centers.

Consuelo Andrade

Co-Founder

Coordinator and logistics manager. I am a psychologist by profession and I am in charge of maintaining direct contact with the community and institutions. I collaborate in the planning of field trips, providing logistical support in sports workshops and in charge of recreational group activities.

Jorge Molina

Co-Founder

As a physical education teacher and environmental educator, I am in charge of giving an educational meaning to the programs and strengthening different leadership styles among young people. I am the team's kayak instructor and a photography enthusiast. My role is to keep us active on social media.

Ancla 1

Change is now!

Chulengo Expeditions

Organization that conducts expeditions in Alaska and Patagonia. They promote experiences of connection with nature, local culture, conservation and restoration of ecosystems.

Shark Yacht Club

Non-profit organization created in 1998 in the commune of Cochrane. It emerged as a social kayaking school, which has promoted the practice of this sport by making it accessible to the community in general. During the year it facilitates the practice of the sport and in the summer it holds workshops aimed at boys and girls in the commune. It has historically been an associated organization for educational and environmental protection activities.

Rewilding Chile

This foundation is the legacy of Tompkins Conservation in Chile. Today it promotes ecological restoration to address the climate crisis and the species extinction crisis in Patagonia.

NUESTROS COLABORADORES

Lissette Tejeda

“I have managed to create an ecological awareness that before

I didn't have it, the best thing is that I acquired that awareness by doing

recreational activities that I like.”

Angela Paez Zuniga

Caring for the river made me a much more aware young woman of our nature, much healthier and much happier.

Salome Valdes Cea

“There are many generations who are interested in caring for the environment and this project helps us to convey to people how important it is to care for the river, to preserve this beautiful place.”

Diego Delgado Rial

“The project gave me the opportunity to help my community, and made me feel part of something much bigger.”