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BIMI – Bridging Healthcare & Technology for Indigenous Communities

Empowering the Wayuú People Through Innovation

At BIMI AI, we are committed to promoting social inclusion, healthcare access, and digital education for vulnerable communities in La Guajira, Colombia. Through cutting-edge technology, multilingual medical tools, and offline-accessible platforms, we work to eliminate communication barriers and ensure that the Wayuú population receives the care and opportunities they deserve.

🔹 Multilingual Health Guide – Visual and language-adapted resources to improve medical communication.

🔹 AI-Powered Translation App – Breaking language barriers between doctors and patients.

🔹 Offline-Accessible Website – Bringing essential health and education tools to remote communities.

🚀 Join us in transforming lives through innovation!

BIMI ONG

The mission of BIMI is to promote social inclusion and equal opportunities for people in vulnerable situations in La Guajira, Colombia, especially the Wayuú indigenous population. Through programs and projects, it addresses the barriers that prevent access to basic rights such as health, well-being, and education. BIMI will create a multilingual visual health guide, a website with offline operational capability, and a language translation application to improve communication between healthcare personnel and community patients.

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BIMI AI seeks to bridge the gap between indigenous communities and essential services by leveraging technology and innovation. Our goal is to empower the Wayuú people in La Guajira, Colombia, by providing them with accessible tools that enhance their quality of life and enable them to exercise their fundamental rights.

What We Aim to Achieve

1. Improve Healthcare Access

• Develop a multilingual visual health guide to facilitate understanding of medical conditions, symptoms, and treatments for Wayuú patients.

• Create a real-time language translation app to enhance communication between healthcare professionals and indigenous communities, reducing language barriers that often lead to misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment.

• Train local health workers and community leaders in the use of digital health tools to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.

2. Enhance Digital Inclusion

• Launch a website with offline capabilities, allowing communities with limited or no internet access to access critical health, education, and legal resources.

• Provide digital literacy programs to help Wayuú individuals navigate and utilize online resources effectively.

3. Strengthen Education and Cultural Preservation

• Develop educational materials in Wayuunaiki, Spanish, and English, ensuring that indigenous children and adults have access to learning opportunities in their native language.

• Partner with local organizations and institutions to integrate culturally relevant content into educational initiatives.

• Use AI-driven solutions to document and preserve Wayuú traditions, language, and knowledge, ensuring that their rich cultural heritage is protected for future generations.

Our Vision for the Future

BIMI AI envisions a future where technology is a tool for empowerment, equity, and inclusion, not a barrier. By harnessing artificial intelligence and digital innovation, we strive to close the gap between indigenous communities and essential services, fostering a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or location.

About Gabriel Sarmiento

Gabriel Sarmiento is a Colombian medical doctor dedicated to health innovation, social impact, and digital transformation in healthcare. With a strong background in medicine and a passion for leveraging technology to bridge healthcare disparities, focused on creating solutions that promote equitable access to healthcare and education, particularly for vulnerable communities.

Commitment to Social Change

As the founder of BIMI, Gabriel is committed to improving healthcare access and digital inclusion for indigenous communities in La Guajira, Colombia, particularly the Wayuú people. His initiative focuses on:

• Developing multilingual medical tools to improve doctor-patient communication.

• Creating offline-accessible digital platforms for underserved communities.

• Implementing AI-driven solutions to preserve indigenous languages and cultural knowledge.

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