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The best way to learn about who we are, and what we do is to watch our 6 minute on-line video (below left) about Ayni Projects. This on-line version of our DVD video can be viewed here on our website. Like our tour photo video (below center), it is accompanied by Tito's music.
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About Ayni Projects Video
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2004 Tour Photo Video
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About Ayni Projects (Spanish)
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Ayni Projects is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization situated in Northern California, in the United States of America. We fund projects aimed at aiding minority communities who have developed their own systems for addressing their needs in Peru and India. All donations made to Ayni Projects are greatly valued by the people whom they impact and are tax-deductible. Feel free to browse our website to get a feel for what we are accomplishing, and how you can get involved. Thank you.
At Ayni Projects, we believe that one of the keys to keeping the traditional Quechua culture of the Andes intact is the honoring of ancient ways, and the respectful introduction of modern possibilities in the areas of health, education, and cottage industry.
By working in one focused area; the town of Carhuaz, and the nearby villages of La Merced, and Hualcan, and Huantay we hope to create a holistic model of improvement that can be used in other towns and villages in Peru. Our inclusive approach maintains the following goals:
SCHOOLS: Ayni Projects proudly sponsors two schools in the communities of La Merced, and in Huantay. Directed by Elba Bravo, these schools are catching the attention of the Ministry of Education in Peru as they are an example of how rural Peru can meld ancient Quechua wisdom and its teachings, with curriculum standards set nationally there. In this way Quechua culture, tradition and identity can be preserved while the children also learn about the world in which they live.
HOSPITAL: In August 2005, the Ayni Hospital of Hualcan opened its doors to serve the surrounding communities who otherwise would have a larger distance to cover before receiving adequate health care. The hospital seeks to galvanize local healers and encourage alternative means of treating illness. Staff-members at the hospital also are involved in key community outreach programs having to do with well-baby visits, and vaccinations.
SCHOLARSHIP: The University of Huaraz located in Huaraz boasts an excellent educational opportunity for the young adults of the region. A room in Huaraz, books, transport, and tuition for 6 days of classes a week for one year costs a mere $2,400 but represents a huge obstacle to potential promising students who don’t have the means to attend. Ayni Projects currently has one scholarship recipient attending a two-year program.
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