In Loving Memory of Dr. Ralph Bolton
The Chijnaya Foundation deeply mourns the passing of Dr. Ralph Bolton, visionary founder and unwavering advocate for Andean communities.
His dedication, generosity, and leadership transformed lives and created a legacy that will endure for generations.
We honor his life, his work, and his enduring commitment to community development. His spirit will continue to guide our mission.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
The Chijnaya Foundation.
The inspiring text of his recent Malinowski Award acceptance speech was just published in Human Organization.
Welcome Judy Farmer to the Board of Directors!
We are happy to welcome Judith Farmer to our Board of Directors at the Chijnaya Foundation.
2022-2023 Impact Report
Our 2022-2023 Impact Report highlights the achievements, successes, and transformative changes brought about by our efforts to work in partnership with rural communities in Southern Peru,
In Loving Memory of Paul L. Doughty
We are honoring the legacy of beloved Board member, Paul L Doughty.
Providing Access to Higher Education
Read our 2023 scholarship recipient yearbook of students.
We surpassed our fundraising goal!
Thanks to the generous contributions of individuals like you, we were able to meet our goal of $90,000.
Double Your Impact This Summer!
Watch this recording to learn about success stories from our scholarship and economic development programs.
The Chijnaya Foundation Announces New General Operations Manager
The Chijnaya Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has named Makensie Brown as the new General Operations Manager.
Quarterly Report: Updates from 2022
Quarterly Report: Sharing Some Highlights from 2022! Thanks to the generous support of donors, 2022 was a banner year for the Chijnaya Foundation and for Pro DIA, our Peruvian partner organization. We invested over $200,000 in altiplano communities and are eager to...
Kimmy Mazza Stepping Down from The Chijnaya Foundation
The Chijnaya Foundation Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Kimmy Mazza will step down from the organization in early 2023.
Quarterly Update: Scholar Spotlight and Increasing Financial Self-Reliance
As 2022 comes to an end, we send you heartfelt thanks for your generosity and commitment to the Quechua communities of the Peruvian altiplano. In this newsletter we highlight the ways your support is increasing equitable access to higher education and financial self-reliance.