New Leadership at The Chijnaya Foundation

Apr 17, 2026 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

After six years as President and Chair of the Board, I am delighted to announcethat as of May 1, 2026, Liz Klarich and Kathy Oths will become the new Co-Presidents of the Chijnaya Foundation. They bring a wealth of experience andexpertise to our efforts in the...

2025 Impact Report

Apr 9, 2026 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

For over 20 years, The Chijnaya Foundation has been guided by a vision of self-sustainability and improved quality of life for rural communities in Southern Peru. We’re proud to share our 2025 Impact Report with you—a reflection of what you have helped make possible....

From Legacy to Endowment: Ensuring the Future of the Chijnaya Foundation

Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

Dear Friends and supporters of the Chijnaya Foundation, The past month has been one of significant changes for the Chijnaya Foundation.First, a major loss: on December 3, 2025, Ralph Bolton, our founder and pastPresident, died unexpectedly while in Morocco. It is...

The Chijnaya Foundation Mourns Its Founder, Ralph Bolton, PhD

Dec 17, 2025 | Blog, News, The Chijnaya Foundation

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...

Meet our 2025 Scholars

Sep 9, 2025 | Blog

We are delighted to share the wonderful success of our 2025 Scholarship Program, a milestone that reflects the hard work and aspirations of our students, and the enduring commitment of our supporters.This year, we have proudly awarded 51 scholarships, including 19...

Two Decades, One Vision: Celebrating our 20th Anniversary

May 29, 2025 | Blog

In 2025 we are proud to be celebrating our 20th anniversary at The Chijnaya Foundation. This summer we are launching our largest matching campaign to date to celebrate our success. On May 28, 2025 we hosted a virtual event where we highlighted some of the milestones...

Chijnaya Founder Receives Distinguished Anthropology Award

Apr 23, 2025 | Blog

Last month, the founder and first president of The Chijnaya Foundation, Dr. Ralph Bolton, received the prestigious Bronisław Malinowski award from the American Society for Applied Anthropology.  This recognition highlights Bolton’s scholarship as an...

2024 Impact Report

Mar 12, 2025 | Blog

For 20 years, The Chijnaya Foundation has been guided by a vision for a future of self-sustainability and an improved quality of life for rural communities in Southern Peru. This report celebrates the accomplishments of The Chijnaya Foundation family over the past...

Oct 31, 2024 | Blog

In Loving Memory of Averill Strasser It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of our dear friend,  Averill Strasser.                                   He was an early supporter of water-related projects of The Chijnaya Foundation in Peruvian communities. His...