Two young mothers of the Urarina society. The Urarina population is estimated to be roughly 2,000. The Urarina rely on hunting, fishing and farming to support their families.
Urarina settlement on the Amazon River. The thatched roofs are made from palm leaves. The houses are on stilts to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
In observance of the American National Standard Institute’s World Standards Week in October, Penn State University Libraries is planning an afternoon of activities Oct. 12 with the theme “Imagine a World Without Standards.” The event will focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which project to address social imbalances, develop a sustainable economy and slow the rate of climate change.
