Proyectos

Stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) play a substantial role in the ecology, economy, and culture of many communities, especially in South America. They act as the main pollinators for many native florae and cultivated tropical plants. Their products such as honey, pollen, propolis and cerumen have also been used as a source of income for generations while creating an imprint on the culture of native communities. Nevertheless, in recent decades, stingless bees currently face several environmental threats including the extensive deforestation of native forests, accelerated expansion of urban areas, excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers, agriculture intensification and the introduction/spread of exotic competing bee species. In this context, meliponiculture – i.e., keeping stingless bees for their products – is becoming more important for research not only as an optimal strategy for the conservation of bees and their environment but also for their economic value. In general, meliponiculture also promotes a variety of good environmental practices from different viewpoints in the society, maintains the traditional knowledge of native beekeeping and generates a link with innovation and scientific development. In Bolivia, meliponiculture remains an incipient activity although many indigenous communities have an ancient relationship with stingless bees. In Guatemala, the Maya tribe have also practiced meliponiculture for many years. Nevertheless, traditional knowledge is getting lost over time which must be recovered and supported by new techniques to generate a successful practice of beekeeping. Project aim: Considering this, the project, therefore, aims to optimize the sustainable development of meliponiculture. This is to be achieved by documenting its traditional use in health while promoting good practices and commercialization to have a positive, direct impact over ecosystems as well as human health in cultural landscapes in indigenous communities in Bolivia and Guatemala. For this, an interdisciplinary methodology is to be designed, which consists of a research component and educational interventions at the various processes of the production chain of meliponiculture: from the producers to consumers. Ultimately, the SBEES project is relevant, taking into account the One Health vision, as it seeks to promote a sustainable interaction between stingless bees, humans and the environment.

Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas relacionadas con el cáncer cervical en Monteagudo rural, Bolivia.

During the last decades, employment conditions has changed in an important way. Although these changes have included more flexible employment relations, it has also included higher levels of job insecurity and lack of social security. This situation has affected all groups of workers, including those in stable jobs(2) and people working in the health sector. Those changes in the labour market have particularly affected young professionals, in this sense, the current rate of youth unemployment is one of the highest reported in recent year, or the conditions in which they work are poor or informal, often working in jobs below their professional training, generating a major concern for the professional future. This situation could generate also additional stress at this stage of life, as well as frustration and demotivation. Little information is available about working conditions and labour insertion process in young health professionals and the association with health conditions. For this, Maria Teresa Solis Soto (Alumna, Bolivia) in coordination with Leonardo Briceño (Universidad del Rosario, Colombia), and Ricardo Oyarzun (Universidad Austral de Chile) carried out a study (baseline) to evaluate the relationship between work experiences, expectations and individual characteristics with physical and mental health in newly graduated young professionals. This study, also has the support of Universidade Federal do Paraná-Brazil, Universidad San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca- Bolivia, CIH Alumni Network, and Master in International Occupational Safety and Health. In the universities included, all students in the last year were invited to participate. For baseline study, we collected information about socioeconomic information and, lifestyle, Job expectations, History of previous working conditions, psychosocial factors (pre-employment), academic Information, health conditions. The study ask for ethical approval in each country. International ethical research guidelines were considered at all research steps. A written informed consent form as well as a letter explaining the importance of the study were to the questionnaire. Confidentiality and voluntary participation was respected.\ Preliminary results were disseminated to inform the local universities. This information will be useful for universities and labour organizations in order to implement strategies that fit with the current and future labour market conditions taking care of the human resource for health.

Convenio de Transferencia Directa de recursos para la Ejecución de Servicios de Asesoría y Acompañamiento en la Instalación de Incubadoras de Cooperativas Inclusivas a Municipalidades adjudicatarias de la Modalidad Continuidad de la Estrategia de Desarrollo Local Inclusivo. Coordinación de la Red de Cooperativas Inclusivas de Chile, REFICOOP.

Convenio de transferencia para el servicios de asesoría y acompañamiento en la Instalación de Incubadoras de Cooperativas Inclusivas a Municipalidades adjudicatarias de la Modalidad Continuidad de la Estrategia de Desarrollo Local Inclusivo en las regiones de Atacama, de los Ríos, de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena; Valparaíso; Biobío, Maule y Metropolitana de Santiago. El presente proyecto de transferencia de innovación social, permite entregar soporte técnico y acompañar los procesos de instalación de Incubadoras de Cooperativas Inclusivas para promover el ejercicio del derecho al trabajo de las personas con discapacidad a través del desarrollo de un programa de asesoría, capacitación y acompañamiento que les permita su inserción en el mercado laboral de manera autónoma y sustentable. Lo anterior se realiza a través de un modelo de trabajo integral y transversal, que desarrolle estrategias flexibles de formación, asesoría y acompañamiento para promover pertinencia local en la promoción del reconocimiento por parte de actores locales, de espacios de desarrollo productivo en el marco de la economía social e inclusión de las personas con discapacidad.

Convenio de transferencia Programa Participación Inclusiva Territorial, año 2023, entre Servicio Nacional de la Discapacidad y Universidad de O’Higgins. "Programa de participación inclusiva en la Macrozona Austral: desarrollo de herramientas para la implementación". El presente proyecto tiene el objetivo de fortalecer el proceso de inclusión y participación de las organizaciones de y para personas con discapacidad, cuidadoras/es y sus familiares, mediante la entrega de herramientas prácticas a las organizaciones, la promoción de la asociatividad y el posicionamiento de la temática con los actores relevantes en el territorio de la Macrozona Austral. Para esto propone alcanzar su objetivo general y sus objetivos específicos a través de aplicación de métodos mixtos multicéntricos e intervenciones de base comunitaria, estructurados en cuatro líneas de trabajo principales, 1) fortalecimiento de las organizaciones en el territorio a partir de la realización de un catastro regional y de diagnósticos participativos, 2) escuela de gestión social y territorial, 3) actividades de difusión y 4) sistematización y evaluación desde un enfoque de ciencias de la implementación.

Capacitar en vida independiente, autonomía y perspectivas de derechos a equipos profesionales, personas con discapacidad, cuidadoras/es y servicios de apoyo relacionados al programa Tránsito a la Vida Independiente. La capacitación se realizará desde un enfoque de derechos, autonomía, autodeterminación e independencia, participación social y vida independiente.

Analizar los procesos de enseñanza, integración curricular, evaluación y acreditación en carreras del área de salud en grado y posgrado y su relación con la trayectoria académica de los estudiantes y la actividad docente en Argentina y Chile.

The One Health – Training and Research Global Network (OH-TARGET) aims to improve global health conditions through an integrated One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This approach is crucial for addressing complex health challenges, as it fosters a comprehensive understanding and systemic collaborative effort across various sectors. Aligned with the priorities of German development cooperation, OH-TARGET specifically addresses global pandemic response, climate protection, health and education, gender equality, and digitalization. Building on the insights gained from the 2020-2024 Exceed funding period, OH-TARGET will focus on the consolidation and long-term sustainability of its activities. The project will employ a holistic and participatory approach to develop context-specific solutions in education, training, and research. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, OH-TARGET enhances research competence, promotes sustainable development, and optimizes the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. The One Health approach not only provides a framework for addressing immediate health challenges but also contributes to long-term resilience and sustainability in global health, ultimately aiming to create healthier communities worldwide.

Proyecto financiación PICTO-2022- GENERO00045. El equipo de investigación integra las disciplinas en aspectos jurídicos y de derechos humanos, salud mental, medicina, sociología, estadísticas y especialistas en desarrollo local; ciencias políticas, justicia de género y planificación estratégica con enfoque de género. Es un equipo interdisciplinar y contribuye al campo de los cuidados, en la incorporación del enfoque de género; desarrollo territorial y derechos. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/se-presentaron-los-proyectos-seleccionados-de-la-convocatoria-picto-genero