Niyanta, our executive director, was interviewed by Channel 8 Austin reporter Paul Brown about our on-going project in Pampa Hermosa, Peru. Via Skype, Niyanta spoke about our mission, the eco-tourism project, and the Global Giving Challenge. The project is running smoothly with the help of RP intern Patricio Prieto. Thanks to the help from all of our donors, we know the project will continue to make a lasting impact. Click the link below to watch the interview for yourself!
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July 21, 2010 by Maurine
Kichwa Artists Studio finished 5 months ahead of schedule!
The women are so excited to have their own studio where they can work and showcase their beautiful handicrafts.
July 13, 2010 by Maurine
Artists Studio construction way ahead of schedule!
The Kichwa arts and crafts project is flying along. Originally, the studio had a scheduled completion date near Christmas. However, the hard work of the entire community; their community-owned ecolodge, the Sani Lodge; our partner organization Conservacion y Desarollo and project manager Yessica Gualinga, has paid off enormously and the studio should be done by the end of next week, five months ahead of schedule!
From the beginning, the construction of the studio presented a challenge, because the materials needed to be transported across the river, a very difficult and time-consuming task. The community found a local contractor and used local materials to construct the typical Kichwa structure.
The next construction phase will involve the community selecting a plot of land to build nurseries, however construction must wait until August or September, when it is the proper season to germinate and grow the seeds.
The women of Sani Isla are very enthusiastic about the project and are proud of the studio where they can make products, sell products and build relationships with each other and the visiting patrons!
