Caroline Araujo Pinheiro da Costa
Journalist, Doula and Herbalist
Caroline is a professional committed to social justice, the rights of indigenous peoples and the preservation of cultural complexity. With a degree in journalism and experience in communication and human rights, she is also a doula, yoga instructor and plant spirit circles facilitator. Her work is culturally safe and focused on physical, spiritual and emotional well-being, with a trauma-informed approach and focus on the regeneration of relationships for a sustainable future. Passionate about free writing and poetic thinking, Caroline expresses her worldview rooted in the ways of knowing of the people of Abya Yala.
Publications
In the book "The Last Inca of Huaraz", an extensive interview in Spanish and translated into English reveals the life of a Yachak (medicine man), Cristian, whose answers transcend the invisible borders of the questions, offering readers an intimate view of his trajectory . Documenting Cristian's life is a tribute to the Inca, Huari and Chavín peoples, who maintained their ancestral traditions and practices despite colonization and Western technology. This work, created with patience, honor, and respect, provides readers with the opportunity to decolonize their minds while exploring indigenous embodied wisdom.