$18,875 raised by 151 donors
94% complete
$20,000 Goal
We are guided by four primary objectives representing the critical health needs of communities in the region and an effort to empower local organizations and families to develop sustainable programs for addressing the unique challenges they face.
Objective 1 - Bolster nutritional intake and reduce nutritional deficiencies through the implementation of sustainable solutions.
The Quispicanchi Project seeks to provide local organizations with the resources necessary to offer proper nutrition to families and children living in the region. The primary diet for many individuals living in highland communities consists of potatoes and rice. As a result, many children and adults suffer from anemia and other conditions caused by a lack of access to the critical nutrition provided by fruits, vegetables, and proteins. The Project collaborates with communities to implement sustainable solutions to improve their nutrition, such as systems of agriculture and farming which can provide a long-term source of locally grown produce and affordable protein.
Objective 2 - Work with local organizations to implement best health practices and improve overall well-being.
In addition to providing proper nutrition, the Quispicanchi Project supports the work of organizations and individuals working to improve the general health and well-being of their communities. We recognize the importance of community and organizational partnerships, aiming to collaborate in order to assess community health status, address health issues, and promote proper health, hygiene and personal care. From health promotion to violence prevention, among other interventions, we work towards improving the health and increasing well-being of various populations within the Quispicanchi region.
Objective 3 - Support local organizations working to increase equitable access to education in its various forms while empowering communities of creators and learners to achieve their potential.
Many educational institutions throughout the Quispicanchi region lack the resources to provide equitable education to students. Working in partnership with these institutions, and others, we support and promote initiatives that increase equitable access to education. Other communities of creators and learners exist across the region, and the Project seeks to empower these communities to reach their full potential, particularly their economic potential.
Objective 4 - Celebrate and promote local and indigenous cultures.
The highlands of Peru are home to some of the most vibrant and colorful cultures and traditions of any in the entire country. The communities we support are no exception. Recognizing that a rich cultural heritage is essential for a community's health, the Quispicanchi Project seeks to celebrate and support the region's heritage through the promotion of, among other things, the indigenous language, art, and religious practices unique to the region and its people.
2023 ANNUAL REPORT (Learn More)
Supporting and empowering families and organizations of indigenous and rural communities through the cultivation of culturally responsible sustainable solutions in the Quispicanchi Province of southern Peru.
All donations through our North Texas Giving Day fundraising will go to the area of most significant programmatic needs, supporting our nutrition, health and wellness, education and empowerment, and human rights initiatives.
ABOUT THE REGION
The needs in rural areas of Peru, like Quispicanchi, are great. 50% of people live in poverty with their monthly earnings equal to 338 soles, roughly $150 per month. Most children in remote and indigenous communities walk between 1 - 2 hours, one way, to get to school - dramatically reducing the instructional time available to them. Quispicanchi and regions like it suffer from high rates of school drop out with 50% of children dropping out by grade 5. Most families face limited access to the most basic needs including access to public running water. 73% of rural households do not have access to public running water.
Learn more about our programs and associated budgets and impact below!
Organization name
The Quispicanchi Project
Causes
Hunger & Food Access, Health Care, Community Improvement
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx
Address
3412 JUBILEE TRL