About Us
WHO WE ARE
Aracari is a cultural and educational non-profit organization based in Panama, dedicated to preserving ancestral knowledge, cultural heritage, and environmental harmony.
We stand as a living bridge between ancestral wisdom and contemporary consciousness, connecting the Indigenous traditions of the Americas with modern understanding. Rooted in the insight that human consciousness is a reflection of the cosmos, we foster a space for learning and growth.
Through educational programs, experiential gatherings, and intercultural exchanges, Aracari invites people to reconnect with the living intelligence of nature, the spirit within, and the unity that binds all life.
We do not teach dogma or doctrine — we facilitate the remembrance of what is already alive in every human heart.
OUR STORY
From Personal Transformation to Collective Service
Aracari was born from a journey of deep personal questioning and return.
Our founder, Pablo Caceres, began his path in 2018 seeking to resolve profound internal struggles and reconnect with his family. What began as a search for personal peace transformed into an immersion into the wisdom of ancestral traditions.
Through years of learning from elders and the "living library" of nature, a realization emerged: the disconnection we feel in the modern world — from ourselves, from nature, and from each other — is the root of our collective challenges.
After a life-changing accident that served as a wake-up call, the purpose became clear: to serve as a bridge. To create a space where this wisdom could be shared not as a relic of the past, but as a vital tool for the present.
Named after the Aracari, a toucan known in Amazonian lore as a messenger between worlds, the foundation was established to carry the voice of the forest into contemporary life.
Today, we are a team of educators, cultural liaisons, and community builders dedicated to the service of human consciousness.
OUR PILLARS OF ACTION
Cultural Preservation We support Indigenous communities in the documentation and transmission of their oral traditions, cosmology, and artistic expressions. We believe that when a culture is lost, a unique way of understanding the universe disappears with it.
Nature & Environmental Harmony We promote "Deep Ecology" — the understanding that we are not separate from nature. Our programs take place in environments that allow participants to re-learn the rhythm of the earth, supporting conservation efforts in the Chiriquí highlands.
Integral Education We provide tools for self-cultivation. Our gatherings and mentorship programs are designed to help individuals develop emotional intelligence, inner silence, and ethical leadership, inspired by time-tested ancestral methodologies.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
We operate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to integrity and responsible education.
VITAL INFORMATION & TRANSPARENCY
Fundacion Aracari is committed to ethical stewardship and operational transparency.
Legal Status Fundacion Aracari is a registered non-profit organization in the Republic of Panama with registration number: 25063907.
Non-Discrimination Policy Fundacion Aracari does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, and program participants.
Financial Integrity As a non-profit entity, 100% of our proceeds and donations are reinvested into our mission: sustaining our educational programs, supporting our partner indigenous communities, and maintaining our cultural center.
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