Providing Access to Higher Education

Oct 12, 2023 | Blog

Since 2007, The Chijnaya Foundation has responded to the pressing desire of rural families for access to higher education by offering scholarships to high school graduates to attend universities or technical institutes. This year, thanks to the support of many...

We surpassed our fundraising goal!

Oct 12, 2023 | Blog

Thanks to the generous contributions of individuals like you, we were able to meet our goal of $90,000.  With the matching funds we now have a grand total of $181,973.09 to advance projects that emphasize community-led sustainable development in the Peruvian...

Double Your Impact This Summer!

Jun 2, 2023 | Blog

On June 1st, Board Chair, Susie Bourque, Pro DIA Executive Director, David Cajo, General Operations Manager, Makensie Brown, and other members of the Chijnaya Foundation family met for an exciting hour of updates from the Peruvian altiplano. Watch this recording to...

The Chijnaya Foundation Announces New General Operations Manager

Apr 25, 2023 | Blog, News, The Chijnaya Foundation

The Chijnaya Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce today that it has named Makensie Brown as the new General Operations Manager effective April 2023. Brown brings a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector in Latin America, and a passion for...

Quarterly Report: Updates from 2022

Mar 27, 2023 | Blog, News, The Chijnaya Foundation

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

Jan 25, 2023 | Blog, 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. In her four years working with the Foundation, Kimmy helped establish and manage the Altiplano Water Program as a Program...

Quarterly Update: Scholar Spotlight and Increasing Financial Self-Reliance

Dec 22, 2022 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

Looking to spread kindness this holiday season? Consider investing in these community-led efforts. 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...

News from the Ground #16: Jallahua Community Project, Virgen de Carmen Festivities, and more

Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

**Este boletín esta disponbile en español abajo Acquisition of Milking Machines for the Community of Jallahua The community of Jallahua (Puno) that belongs to the Pro-DIA Network has been working with us since 2014 on rural development projects through the Rotating...

News From The Ground #15: Political Updates from Pucara and the Pro DIA Dental Program

Aug 12, 2022 | Blog, The Chijnaya Foundation

**Este boletín esta disponbile en español abajo 194th Anniversary of the Political Creation of the District of Pucara June is a month full of festivities and celebrations in the district of Pucara, including the commemoration of the district’s 194th anniversary of...