What We Do
The Chijnaya Foundation works in partnership with rural communities in Southern Peru to design and implement self-sustaining projects in health, education, and economic development. We believe in the capacity of Andean people to create self-sustaining activities that will improve their living standards and quality of life.
Economic Development
Economic development for rural communities is at the heart of the Chijnaya Foundation mission, specifically agricultural microlending.
Health and the Environment
The fortunes of families and communities are closely tied to basic health care access, clean water, and native plant and aquatic ecosystems.
Education
We responds to the overwhelming demand of rural families for access to higher education by establishing a university scholarship program.
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Interviews with Chijnaya Foundation Scholars
Two men discuss their scholarships from the Chijnaya Foundation. A woman discusses her scholarship from the Chijnaya Foundation. A man discusses his scholarship from the Chijnaya Foundation. Two women discuss their scholarships from the Chijnaya Foundation.
Summer 2019 Matching Grant Challenge
Four friends of the Foundation have pooled their resources to create a $75,000 Matching Grant Challenge. For every dollar contributed by individual donors during the months of June, July and August, these generous supporters will donate a dollar. This means that your...
Brochures Highlighting Current Activities