Centro Etnoeducativo Jassaichon

Abstract

The Jassaichon Ethno-Educational Center, located in Uribia, responds to the challenges of access to education in the Wayúu community, which faces lack of basic infrastructure, poverty, malnutrition and geographical barriers that make it difficult to travel to educational centers. This project arises from participatory and multidisciplinary research, in which experts in architecture and education work together with the Wayúu community to identify and address their specific needs. The architectural design of the center is inspired by the Wayúu cultural tradition, using local and sustainable materials, and respecting the relationship of the space with nature and the traditional way of life.

The Ethnoeducational Center integrates formal education with cultural preservation, promoting both identity and social cohesion, in line with the principles of the Wayúu worldview. In a post-conflict context, the center not only improves educational opportunities in the region, but also fosters peace and reconciliation. Through traditional construction techniques and a culturally relevant approach, this space contributes to the social and economic development of the community, strengthening its resilience and facilitating a process of healing and social reconstruction through access to quality education.