The indigenous custodians of the Bufo Alvarius medicine, the Comcaac people also known as the Seri tribe based in reservations in the Mexican state of Sonora are asking for humanitarian support. Because of the COVID-19 prevention measurements, the community is running out of essential products such as food, water and medicine. Below you'll find a letter from their elders explaining the situation they find themselves in. Please help us to support them during this time.

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We the Comcaac People, an indigenous community that is divided into two towns: Punta Chueca and Desemboque de los Seris; with approximately 1100 inhabitants. We survive by hunting, gathering and handcrafts.

 

We are deeply linked to nature and depend directly on it in addition to tourism. Since the Mexican government declaration of the COVID-19 health emergency, our entire economy has collapsed. Our business had to close as well as our roads not allowing in tourists and leaving us without funds for gasoline. Because of this, fishing has completely stopped. If it were not enough, we are facing a season of severe drought. As a result, food and water shortages have now reached a critical point. We are asking for humanitarian support, so we may fulfil the basic needs of our families.

 

We are with you in our prayers for the planet and the beings that live on it. We are certain that we will overcome this situation with greater consciousness, stronger spirit and beautiful life lessons in our hearts. In order to get everyone safely through this situation, however, it is necessary that we do it together. We sincerely thank you for your donations.