Help the Shipibo Regenerate from the Pandemic This is our Permaculture Center and plant nursery A sample of 'Chacra Integral' in its first stage Akinananti is a Shipibo word based in reciprocity

Instituto Chaikuni

Org #15725
Vetted since 2017 Top Ranked Staff Favorite Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
2013
year founded
$497,823
raised on GlobalGiving
7
years fundraising
1
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We seek to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems... read more

Projects (4)

Project Leaders
Stefan Kistler
Stefan Kistler
Matthew Watherston
Matthew Watherston
Karina Ormeno
Karina Ormeno
Team
Stefan Kistler, Silvia Del Aguila Reyna, Daniel Lopez Perez, Karina Ormeno Gutierrez
Organization Information
Putumayo 993
Iquitos, Loreto 16000
Peru
+51938148441
Organization Information
Putumayo 993
Iquitos, Loreto 16000
Peru
+51938148441

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Strengthening Shipibo Unity

By Stefan Kistler | Executive Director

Dear donors and friends of the Shipibo people, We hope you had a great start into this new year. Since we last wrote to you, our campaign has helped Asomashk to strengthen the ties and relationship of... Read the full report ›

Uniting Cultures and Overcoming Challenges

By Karina Ormeno | Communications Coordinator

Dear friends and supporters, We step into the new year with thanks and optimism, wishing you a strong and fulfilling start. Your support fuels our purpose, and we're eager to share the exciting... Read the full report ›

Un Shunto de Cosas (A Lot of Things)

By Lida Berru | Student Monitor

Dear friends and supporters, Happy new year! We hope you´ve had a great start into 2024. May this new year be filled with joy and purpose. Since we last wrote to you, “un shunto de... Read the full report ›
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