Saphichay

Country: Huancayo, Peru
Communities: Quechua, Aymara and mixed-raced communities
Grants Awarded: 2015, 2016 & 2017
Website: saphichay.org

We support educational workshops and community events to re-awaken and re-connect Quechua youth and families to their indigenous roots, traditions, and values. Their Kallpay Warmi (Strong Women) annual festival honors and celebrates indigenous women and indigenous identity. Saphichay focuses on the renewal of positive indigenous identity to improve community health and well-being.