About ICEERS
The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service (ICEERS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming society’s relationship with Traditional Indigenous Medicines. We do this by engaging with some of the fundamental issues resulting from the globalization of ayahuasca, iboga, and other ethnobotanicals.
Vision
We envision a future where psychoactive plant practices are valued and integrated parts of society.
Mission
ICEERS is dedicated to transforming society’s relationship with Traditional Indigenous Medicines. We do so by engaging with some of the fundamental issues resulting from the globalization of ayahuasca, iboga, and other ethnobotanicals
Values
- Environmental sustainability
- Honoring cultural diversity
- Respect for indigenous and spiritual traditions
- Human rights approach
- Transparency and integrity
- Evidence-based decision making
- Reducing risks and harms, and maximizing benefits
- Respectful, engaged, and collaborative relationships
Strategic Plan
ICEERS is dedicated to turning challenges into opportunities. Our vision is that of a future where these practices are integrated and valued parts of society – where every individual and each community is granted the right to pursue healing and self-empowerment, where indigenous cultures are respected, and where bridges are built between traditional knowledge and science.
Read our 2017-2019 Strategic Plan to learn about our strategic priorities.
Founded in 2009, ICEERS has special NGO consultative status with the United Nations’ Ecosoc, is registered as a non-profit foundation, and has charitable status in the Netherlands, and Spain.
