The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI)

Giving Back to Indigenous Communities

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Giving Back to Indigenous Communities •

Giving Back to Indigenous Communities

END OF YEAR REPORT

The IRI 2024 Report provides an in-depth look at the impact of the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative, highlighting the communities supported, funds distributed, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen Indigenous biocultures. This report reflects IRI’s commitment to fostering direct, trust-based giving and amplifying Indigenous-led initiatives across the Americas.

Supporting plant medicine by nurturing ecological wellbeing, including land rights activism, bolstering food security, and strengthening economic resilience. The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas (IRI) is a grassroots network of Indigenous community organizations fighting for land, water, food, medicine and culture.

Why IRI Matters

Strengthening Biocultures

Supports community-led Indigenous initiatives to support and strengthen their unique knowledge, traditions and biocultures.

Direct Funding

Channels resources directly to Indigenous communities, bypassing large bureaucracies and ensuring greater local autonomy.

Reciprocity and Collaboration

Fosters reciprocity between the global psychedelic community and Indigenous groups and organizations, encouraging educational partnerships and collaborative research.

Bridging Communities

Connects the emerging psychedelic industry with the urgent needs of Indigenous communities, driving sustainable development and self-determination.

The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) achieved remarkable milestones:​

  • Raised over $288,000

    since its inception to support community-led Indigenous projects.​

  • Secured $118,838 in donations

    in 2024 alone, with 77.6% of contributions being less than $50, highlighting widespread grassroots support.​

  • Supporting 12 grassroots organizations

    across Indigenous territories in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States.​

Who Can Donate to IRI?

  • Anyone passionate about Indigenous rights, biocultural preservation, and reciprocity in the psychedelic space can contribute.

  • Companies and organizations in the psychedelic, wellness, and environmental sectors looking to engage in ethical and meaningful giving.

  • Retreat centers, researchers, and professionals who benefit from Indigenous knowledge and wish to give back.

  • Those interested in supporting grassroots Indigenous initiatives without intermediaries.

  • Contributions go directly to Indigenous-led projects, ensuring immediate support for community-driven needs.

The Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative (IRI) is a unified pathway to support Indigenous-led grassroots organizations working to protect their biocultures, territories, and traditional knowledge. By fostering direct, unrestricted giving, IRI ensures that resources reach those who need them most, on their own terms.

Chacruna Institute

Chacruna promotes reciprocity within the psychedelic community by supporting the protection of sacred plants and cultural traditions. We advance psychedelic justice by organizing critical conversations and amplifying the voices of women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants, and those from the Global South in the field of psychedelic science.