Simon is a Norwegian student with an interest in Quechua culture. This article was written in his own words. 86 total views
86 total views
August 1, 2022
Volunteer Spotlight: Simon
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August 1, 2022
I Was Never a Child / Yo Jamás Fui un Niño
A Poem by Fortunato Ramos, Children’s Village Casa Chapi, Second Grade Elementary 79 total views
79 total views
August 1, 2022
An Interview with Xeina Ccallo
Xeina is a recent high school graduate now moving onto college in Maryland. This is an interview about what the future holds for her. 88 total views
88 total views
July 20, 2022
Can Peru’s Virtuous Cycle of Vicuña and Alpaca be Continued?
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. 94 total views
94 total views
July 6, 2022
Picotani’s Gift to the Planet: Carbon Sinks and Credits
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. 45 total views
45 total views
June 21, 2022
Voices from the Altiplano: José
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. 58 total views
58 total views
June 7, 2022
Can Alpacas and Vicuñas Help Save the Planet?
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? 92 total views, 1 views today
92 total views, 1 views today
May 24, 2022
Voices from the Altiplano: Sarita
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. 48 total views
48 total views
May 18, 2022
The Keystone Species
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. 58 total views, 1 views today
58 total views, 1 views today
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. 44 total views, 1 views today
44 total views, 1 views today