In 2010, the Runa Foundation paired with the Heritable Innovation Trust to document the experiences of the Kichwa community involving Runa's guayusa project.

It is important to note that traditional knowledge of guayusa is by no means limited to the Kichwa people of Napo. Many indigenous groups throughout the Amazon have utilized this plant for centuries. In Ecuador, the Huaorani, Shuar, Achuar, and other indigenous nationalities have extensive knowledge of guayusa. This year's document, however, focuses on traditional knowledge of the Kichwa people of Napo, since this is the group with which Runa have the most extensive personal experience. Ideally, the Trust will be expanded in the future to include the knowledge of other groups in the area.

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