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Our mission is to facilitate processes that strengthen Indigenous peoples, local communities, and territorial organizations on the frontlines of climate action. We aim to catalyse initiatives that safeguard ecosystems and secure rights in a resilient, inclusive, and collaborative manner.
We envision a world of fairness, resilience, and collaboration where nature and humanity thrive together, and social and climate justice are realized.
Our mission is to facilitate processes that strengthen Indigenous peoples, local communities, and territorial organizations on the frontlines of climate action. We aim to catalyse initiatives that safeguard ecosystems and secure rights in a resilient, inclusive, and collaborative manner.
We envision a world of fairness, resilience, and collaboration where nature and humanity thrive together, and social and climate justice are realized.
We believe that lasting solutions are achieved through collaborative efforts. By prioritising inclusive tools for learning, fostering collective action, and amplifying diverse voices, we drive meaningful changes to mitigate climate change, safeguard ecosystems, and advance social and climate justice.
We are a global, collaborative, and agile organisation dedicated to fostering trust and facilitating processes with positive outcomes in a flexible and adaptive manner. Operating at the intersection of activism and non-profit efforts, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we adhere to the principle of free, prior, and informed consent.
TINTA (The Invisible Thread) as we know it today, started out as the formerly known Weaving Ties Initiative in 2015, more specifically at COP21 in Paris.
Between 2015 and 2019, the Weaving Ties Initiative was hosted by ALDEA Foundation, based in Ecuador, which for a time acted as its administrative and fiscal sponsor.
The Initiative’s small team aimed to strengthen collaboration and advocacy, and assist in the political consolidation of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC).
After five years of close collaboration, and having jointly developed nearly one hundred projects with the GATC, Weaving Ties gained the trust and recognition of the GATC’s member organisations. In 2020, the founding members of Weaving Ties founded TINTA – The Invisible Thread -. TINTA’s philosophy is based on the principle that its members and staff are not the leading characters involved in bringing about change, but that the focus should be on the Indigenous and territorial organisations fighting for their rights and thriving with nature.
Over time, TINTA began working particularly with youth and women’s groups, expanding its partners and allies worldwide. Today, TINTA has developed activities on every continent, working in both forest and water ecosystems, strengthening Indigenous, local and territorial organisations to achieve their objectives, where needed.
Our team is structured built to provide local and global support in an agile and flexible way. We are a team of multitasking, multilingual and committed professionals. We do not have physical offices. We are there where and when it is needed.
Ensures strategic orientation, partnerships, and the day-to-day operations, including administrative concerns.
General Coordinator (and Co-Founder).
Finance and Administration Manager
Finance and Administration Officer
Facilitates and develops interwoven projects and a wide range of activities, together with partner organisations and allies, to catalyse connections and unlock opportunities that benefit people, climate and nature.
Provides custom-fit solutions and on-demand language and travel logistics support to overcome frontiers and language barriers.
Language Support and Logistics Manager
Language Support and Logistics Officer
Language Support and Logistics Officer
Audiovisual and Content Officer
Storytelling and Engagement Officer
Strategic Advisor
We have built a team of 70 interpreters and translators worldwide, and have a rich network of other service providers, including designers, filmmakers, photographers, and facilitators who work with us regularly.
Works as Program Director at the Rainforest Foundation US, with extensive expertise in institutional strengthening, land management planning and titling, policy and campaigning.
Has lived and worked in Latin America for 30 years, supporting Indigenous peoples and local communities on institutional strengthening, advancing tenure rights, policy advocacy, and market access.
Works as Chief of Communications at the Ocean Conservancy, and is committed to delivering change at the scale and pace necessary to avoid the worst of the climate crisis.
Is a retired researcher, expert in agrarian development and land rights.
Funding and transparency
Our funding comes from the implementation of a hybrid funding model, which seeks to be sustainable, fair and based on our values. This model avoids competing with territorial organisations for funds. In addition, any profit from the provision of services is re-invested to provide support to those who do not have the necessary funds.
We are proud of our financial stewardship and of providing low-cost support, which is accessible to all and adapted to needs.
Institutional documents
Annual report 2023:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2022:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2021:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Institutional documents
Annual report 2023:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2022:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2021:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
TINTA (The Invisible Thread) as we know it today, started out as the formerly known Weaving Ties Initiative in 2015, more specifically at COP21 in Paris.
Between 2015 and 2019, the Weaving Ties Initiative was hosted by ALDEA Foundation, based in Ecuador, which for a time acted as its administrative and fiscal sponsor.
The Initiative’s small team aimed to strengthen collaboration and advocacy, and assist in the political consolidation of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC).
After five years of close collaboration, and having jointly developed nearly one hundred projects with the GATC, Weaving Ties gained the trust and recognition of the GATC’s member organisations. In 2020, the founding members of Weaving Ties founded TINTA – The Invisible Thread -. TINTA’s philosophy is based on the principle that its members and staff are not the leading characters involved in bringing about change, but that the focus should be on the Indigenous and territorial organisations fighting for their rights and thriving with nature.
Over time, TINTA began working particularly with youth and women’s groups, expanding its partners and allies worldwide. Today, TINTA has developed activities on every continent, working in both forest and water ecosystems, strengthening Indigenous, local and territorial organisations to achieve their objectives, where needed.
Our team is structured built to provide local and global support in an agile and flexible way. We are a team of multitasking, multilingual and committed professionals. We do not have physical offices. We are there where and when it is needed.
Ensures strategic orientation, partnerships, and the day-to-day operations, including administrative concerns.
General Coordinator (and Co-Founder).
Finance and Administration Manager
Finance and Administration Officer
Facilitates and develops interwoven projects and a wide range of activities, together with partner organisations and allies, to catalyse connections and unlock opportunities that benefit people, climate and nature.
Provides custom-fit solutions and on-demand language and travel logistics support to overcome frontiers and language barriers.
Language Support and Logistics Manager
Language Support and Logistics Officer
Language Support and Logistics Officer
Audiovisual and Content Officer
Storytelling and Engagement Officer
Strategic Advisor
We have built a team of 70 interpreters and translators worldwide, and have a rich network of other service providers, including designers, filmmakers, photographers, and facilitators who work with us regularly.
Works as Program Director at the Rainforest Foundation US, with extensive expertise in institutional strengthening, land management planning and titling, policy and campaigning.
Has lived and worked in Latin America for 30 years, supporting Indigenous peoples and local communities on institutional strengthening, advancing tenure rights, policy advocacy, and market access.
Works as Chief of Communications at the Ocean Conservancy, and is committed to delivering change at the scale and pace necessary to avoid the worst of the climate crisis.
Is a retired researcher, expert in agrarian development and land rights.
Funding and transparency
Our funding comes from the implementation of a hybrid funding model, which seeks to be sustainable, fair and based on our values. This model avoids competing with territorial organisations for funds. In addition, any profit from the provision of services is re-invested to provide support to those who do not have the necessary funds.
We are proud of our financial stewardship and of providing low-cost support, which is accessible to all and adapted to needs.
Institutional documents
Annual report 2023:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2022:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Annual report 2021:
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
