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CEDEP AYLLU

Peruvian non-profit organization working on ancestral land stewardship, water management, and rural advocacy in the Cusco region.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

CEDEP AYLLU (Centro para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Ayllu) is a Peruvian non-profit organization based in Cusco. According to its official website, it focuses on "crianza de la tierra" (nurturing the land), ancestral soil management practices, and social water management. The organization describes itself as a non-profit entity whose internal institutional strengthening supports its broader mission. Its public communications highlight the defense of the Huancaro peasant market, the testimonies of family farmers, and positions on issues such as mining and agriculture in Peru. CEDEP AYLLU operates primarily in the Cusco region, with references to the provinces of Cusco, Puno, and Apurímac. It engages in advocacy, publishes statements (pronunciamientos), and shares news about agricultural and rural development. The organization is not a commercial brand in the traditional sense but functions as an institutional brand representing rural development and indigenous peasant interests in southern Peru.

History

CEDEP AYLLU, the Centro para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Ayllu, is a non-profit organization based in Cusco, Peru. Its name references the ayllu, a traditional Andean community structure. The organization works on issues related to land, water, and rural livelihoods. According to its website, it promotes "crianza de la tierra" (nurturing the land), ancestral soil management practices, and social water management. It also engages in advocacy, as seen in its statements regarding the Huancaro market in Cusco, a key commercialization space for peasant farmers from the 13 provinces of Cusco. The organization has published statements urging dialogue between the Regional Government of Cusco and peasant organizations. It also shares testimonies of farmers, such as Margot Ugarte, and comments on broader issues like the relationship between mining and agriculture in Peru. While its founding date is not provided in the available evidence, it is active as of the early 2020s, with a Wikidata entry (Q114457328) created in 2022. Its work is focused on the southern Peruvian regions of Cusco, Puno, and Apurímac.

  • Wikidata entry created (Q114457328)

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Non-profit rural development and advocacy organization

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