Quechua Benefit
Quechua Benefit is an organization dedicated to helping the Quechua people in the highlands of Peru.
We have received updates from some of our students at Casa Chapi. They are doing really well and loving school. Read letters directly from them about their experiences. 241 total views
241 total views
Simon is a Norwegian student with an interest in Quechua culture. He documents his experiences and findings in this article. 342 total views
342 total views
A Poem by Fortunato Ramos, Children’s Village Casa Chapi, Second Grade Elementary 295 total views
295 total views
Xeina is a recent high school graduate now moving onto college in Maryland. This is an interview about what the future holds for her. 240 total views
240 total views
Through partnerships with indigenous communities with vicuña habitats, Quechua Benefit hopes to revitalize the health of their grazing pastures to help with economic growth and keep this virtuous Andean cycle going. 156 total views
156 total views
Picotani’s gifts are vast. The environmental infrastructure alone produces many carbon credits that can help save this planet from adverse affects of global warming caused by many industries, including the fashion industry. 91 total views
91 total views
Another voice from the Altiplano, meet José Escalánte, a Picotani local. He takes time to chat about his community, the water project, and the importance of vicuñas. 95 total views, 1 views today
95 total views, 1 views today
Global warming is the world’s single greatest environmental threat to the planet. Could alpacas and vicuñas be the key to helping save this place we all call home? 164 total views
164 total views
In a world that is ever-changing, is it better to change with it? Do you resist and follow tradition? Meet Sarita Escalánte Tellana, a Picotani local, born and raised. She takes a rare break and sits down with us to talk about her future life in the Altiplano. 85 total views
85 total views
QB Founder Mike Safley examines the sustainability of alpaca and vicuna fiber production and discovers camelid fiber is the most environmentally friendly example of sustainable textile manufacturing. 103 total views
103 total views
