THE PEOPLE OF ŽIVOT POSTARU
We are a team of people dedicated to supporting Agustin and his family in protecting their home, community, traditions, and, above all, the forest from devastation by the mining industry. Our work is completely voluntary—we receive no financial rewards for it, and we do it with pleasure in our free time. All funds from donors are used exclusively for the protection of the primeval forest. Each successfully saved piece of forest gives us the strength and hope to continue our work.
Agustin Jesus Grefa Licuy
founder of the organization, indigenous indian from Kiwcha tribe
Agustin was born in the Amazon rainforest. He has four brothers and five sisters. He comes from the Kichwa indigenous tribe from the White River (Yurak Yaku) community, which has approximately 250 members. Since childhood, his parents and grandparents instilled in him that understanding and respect for nature, the universe, and the energy that flows here, as well as listening to one’s heart and inner guidance, help in discovering and serving those in need of assistance.
Today, as he observes the changes that civilization brings to his home, the rainforest, he strives to find a balance between the progress of civilization and the protection of nature. In this way, he wants to show people that if we come together, it is possible to achieve this.
Michaela Grefa Licuy Juraštíková
Co-founder of the organization
Misha is Agustin’s wife. She studied physiotherapy, completed a three-year shiatsu school, and studied Chinese medicine with a focus on herbs, integrating her knowledge with that of her husband. Nature, especially flora, has always fascinated her. Since childhood, she has longed for harmony in the world. Her life philosophy is: “If I am a good person, I can provide a solid foundation for my family. The more families live a fulfilling life, the closer we can come to fulfilling my lifelong vision. I want to live with respect for our living Mother Earth, in a world where people and other beings help each other in understanding and love. Life is full of challenges, and I strive to find balance and contribute, even a little, to nature by supporting the rainforest.”
Štěpán Holub
Co-founder and chairman of the organization
Stepan met Agustin and Míša at ceremonies in Ecuador. He felt the need to help and decided to join their collective efforts. He greatly values the opportunity to contribute and is immensely grateful for the chance to be part of this mission.
Email: stepaholub@gmail.com
Jakub Šima
Project Manager
Email: jakub.sima@proton.me
Marek Kopanica
Production, events and coordination of activities in Slovakia
Marek is grateful that he can work on the protection of the jungle, that he can give his time and space to this work. He likes to meet new people very much, communicates with them with enthusiasm and love, which is why you can most often meet him directly at the Život postaru stand at festivals, lectures and various events.
Email: marekkopanica@gmail.com
Telefón: +421 905 868 944
Simona Veščičíková
Media and communication coordinator
Simona has always loved nature, and after her first visit to the Amazon rainforest, she fully felt how significant and irreplaceable this ecosystem is. She believes that even a small piece of preserved rainforest has immense power to inspire people to protect what is truly precious. Agustin’s family has become dear to her, and it brings her great joy to be able to collaborate with them.
Email: simona.vesci@gmail.com
Katka Čabalová
Volunteer coordinator
It has been almost 10 years since Katka first heard the talk from Agustin, which was immediately close to her heart. At that time, she also experienced her first tobacco ceremony, which purified not only her eyes and mind but also her heart. She is grateful for the healing power of plants, the teachings and traditions of Agustin’s ancestors. She would like to give back at least a little of this gratitude to the jungle by helping with Život postaru.
Email: katka@cabalova.com
Zuzka Ježková
Research coordinator
Zuzka has been attracted to the jungle since she was a child, as far back as her memory goes. She is deeply touched by the sight of a hundreds-year-old tree falling under the hands of miners. She never understood how it was possible that we humans were capable of this and allowed it to happen. This is also the reason why she joined Život Postaru. If she can do something about it, she does. At the same time, she is close to the wisdom of the forest, its energy and biodiversity. She sees a connection between forest conservation and science.
Email: Jezecek.zuza@seznam.cz
