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May 4, 2022

Alpacas and Vicuñas: Nature’s Choice

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.

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April 22, 2022

Picotani’s Water Project: Creating Vicuña Habitat and Empowering the Community

Quechua Benefit is partnering with Picotani to construct a system to water vicunas during the dry season. Dale presents the science and economic benefit and impact for the community of Picotani.

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April 5, 2022

Casa Chapi Receives SimpliPhi Donation for Lithium Batteries!

We appreciate SimpliPhi’s generous donation of lithium batteries to keep Casa Chapi’s solar farm running uninterrupted. Thank you!

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April 4, 2022

Your Generosity at Work 6.2

Hurray! Casa Chapi’s open for in-person learning on our primary campus in Chivay! Thanks to you, 70 kids in grades 1-6 are receiving a first-class education.

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April 1, 2022

Is the Alpaca and Vicuña Industrial Process Sustainable?

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.

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March 14, 2022

Casa Chapi Wish List for 2022

A new school year is just beginning for Casa Chapi. After two years of learning at home, kids are back on campus for their 2022 school year. Can you lend a hand to keep up with the needs for our students? Thank you for your generosity.

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March 10, 2022

¿Es sostenible el proceso industrial de alpaca y vicuña?

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.

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Mike Safley
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March 10, 2022

Proyecto de Agua de Picotani: Creando Hábitat de Vicuña y Empoderando a la Comunidad

Quechua Benefit is partnering with Picotani to construct a system to water vicunas during the dry season. Dale presents the science and economic benefit and impact for the community of Picotani.

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February 22, 2022

Behind the Scenes with Hitchhiker Pictures

Hitchhiker Pictures’ amazing team of Aaron Marcellino and Andrew Curtis recently traveled to Peru to film The Heroes of the Andes. Thank you, Aaron and Andrew, for volunteering your time and skill!

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February 8, 2022

Your Generosity at Work 6.1

We’re starting 2022 strong! Thanks to you, three Casa Chapi graduates are planning to start college in March, and in-person school will reopen at Casa Chapi in Chivay on March 30, 2022. We couldn’t do it without you!

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