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Archives: January 2011

4th generation weavers

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Rugs | 2 min read

During my time here in Lima and Ayacucho, I have spent the week working on designs and team building. I am working a bit more with the sons of my long time weavers as of late, and it's quite stimulating to see them take more interest in their Fathers craft. It's often a...

Attention Donors

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Fundraising | 1 min read

Think of a stock transfer...this just happened by a generous donor and allows us to take on a whole new school project!

They wove their way out of poverty

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Rugs | 2 min read

I recently watched a very interesting documentary ' The End of Poverty' which explores the history of poverty in developing countries. The team of economists contend that the inequities arose as a result of colonization, military conquest and slavery, with wealthier countries...

New Year excitement

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Fundraising | 1 min read

The New Year donations are coming in and it looks like we can confidently take on our new projects needed for 2011. We had a very generous stock transfer donation that is such a boost for the upcoming year. This allows us to add a preschool in the new village of San Mateo de Ajomarca- bringing...

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