Building bridges for Indigenous economic autonomy
A non-profit organization headquartered in Temuco, La Araucanía. We work across Chile and Latin America to build an entrepreneurship ecosystem that contributes to Indigenous economic autonomy, sustainable development and social reconciliation.
“To build bridges between Indigenous Peoples and Responsible Companies of Chile and Latin America, contributing to Indigenous economic autonomy, inclusion, sustainability and reconciliation.”
VIVES Model
Our strategic framework organizes our work across five complementary dimensions that shape every action of the Foundation.
Valuation
Recognize the cultural, economic and social contribution of Indigenous peoples as a distinctive value.
Integration
Create spaces of encounter between Indigenous companies and the national business ecosystem.
Connection
Connect Indigenous companies with responsible firms, public agencies and allies.
Empowerment
Provide tools, training and support to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities.
Sustainability
Promote business models with cultural relevance and respect for the territory.
Board of Directors
Indigenous leaders, jurists, entrepreneurs and specialists committed to the economic autonomy of original peoples.
Andrés Antivil
Board President
Carolina Nahuelhual
Board Vice-President
Venancio Coñuepan
Executive Director
Javier Zulueta
Director
Sandra Paillal
Director
Luis Felipe Duchicela
Director
Rodrigo Paillalef
Director
Charles Kimber
Director
Juan Pablo Schaeffer
Director
Jorge Retamal
Director
Juany Zuñiga
Director
Global alliances
The Foundation actively participates in international networks and forums that advance the Indigenous economy at a global scale.
WIBF Australia
World Indigenous Business Forum
The Possibilists Berlín
Global Council · invited member
Principios Voluntarios
Chile Secretariat (since 2025)
Foro Permanente ONU
Indigenous Issues
