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.
Dedicated to Ending Extreme Poverty in the Peruvian Highland Villages
The Chijnaya Foundation was established in 2005 in response to a request from the rural community of Chijnaya to collaborate on projects to ending extreme poverty in the Peruvian highland villages.
Welcome Letter from Susan C. Bourque
Dear Friends and Supporters of The Chijnaya Foundation: As a new member of the Board of Directors of The Chijnaya Foundation, I attended my first annual meeting of the Board in January 2017. My introduction to the Foundation came via a letter much like this one. When...
A New Year For Collaboration On The Altiplano
Happy New Year to Friends of The Chijnaya Foundation, As we enter 2017, we look forward with enthusiasm to a year of collaboration with the people in our communities on the Altiplano. We know that they are eager to get to work on projects which will improve the...
The Chijnaya Foundation’s 2016 Accomplishments
Dear Friends of The Chijnaya Foundation, Life in communities at elevations above 12,500 feet in the Andes is difficult. The potato farmers, cheese producers, ceramic craftsmen and alpaca herders in this region of Peru struggle to survive in this harsh, rural...