AYNI, a member organisation of Red Micelio

AYNI is a member organisation of the Red Micelio Federation (FERM), a meeting point for organisations devoted to the study of and work with entheogens. From different fields, lineages and approaches, the organisations that make up FERM share one task: to preserve knowledge and practices that come from a long tradition, and to do so responsibly.

Why we joined a federation

In a field without clear legal regulation, organising as an association and belonging to a network of peers matters. The federation allows us to compare criteria with other organisations, to train, to share protocols and to sustain, together, a culture of care, risk reduction and good practice.

It is not about imposing a single way of working, but about building common ground among organisations, professionals and communities.

A shared Code of Ethics

As a member organisation, AYNI is governed by the FERM Code of Ethics. It is a living, revisable tool that provides guidance on matters such as:

• Reciprocity with Indigenous peoples: recognising their contribution, respecting their autonomy and avoiding extractive relationships, cultural appropriation and biopiracy.
• Care before, during and after each gathering: information, assessment, consent, integration and follow-up.
• Ongoing training, supervision and respect for the limits of competence.
• Responsible communication: to inform is not to advertise.

Informing, not advertising

That is why this website explains who we are, how we operate and which ethical criteria we uphold, but does not seek to recruit or make promises. Participation in the association's activities is reserved for adult members, following a prior interview and acceptance of our Statutes and Code of Ethics.

You can find out more about the federation at redmicelio.org and on its Instagram account @redmicelio_ferm.