Our goal is to collaborate with the Andean communities to overcome economic and social challenges through a working partnership that directs resources towards sustainable projects. Special attention to supporting our children and their educational needs.
Runas Expeditions is dedicated to make our native communities healthier and stronger. We intend to work with different native peoples creating jobs for local people who are most in need, helping to providing many of the resources currently lacking, this includes school supplies for children, and tools for good hygiene and health.
Our Peruvian-based non-profit is oriented in social assistance and focused on education and support for Andean communities. Our motivation is to leave a positive footprint in the world and invite you to take part in this beautiful project by actively participating in the change that the world needs.
Runas Expeditions is supporting several communities and especially the communities of Chillihuani, Tinki, & Yaucat because those are one of the communities considered in extreme poverty. Eddy Chambi the owner of Runas Expeditions lived and grew part of his childhood in one of these communities, so Eddy understand better what daily life is like for these people who do not have opportunities to grow economically. In that understanding Eddy created a foundation for this community called *RUNAS PROYECTS*. Runas Expeditions created this foundation with a single purpose to support many communities, especially the communities of Chillihuani, Tinki and Yaucat.
The community of Chillihuani is located in the department of cusco, province of Quispicanchis, district of Cusipata, community of Chillihuani – Peru. The community has 1500 inhabitants and of which 700 are children, and the remains are adults.
Education First
We believe that supporting our own communities from within is the best way to increase the possibilities of personal development in Peru.
Whether its providing books and computers, facilitating youth programs or improving Spanish literacy, through our projects we seek to strengthen and empower Andean children and adults, developing enriching educational activities that promote learning with values.
Our Story
In 2017, Runas opened its first study hall in the Chillihuani community in order to provide an after-school alternative to the local children and youth.
Recognizing an opportunity to stimulate the growth and empowerment of this community through education, we devised a plan to expand our reach. The Kid’s Learning Center was inaugurated as a way to give children the opportunity to empower themselves through education.
Today, more than two-thirds of school-age children in the community visit the Kid’s Learning Center to receive educational support and counseling daily after school. We have had an uninterrupted presence in chillihuani over the last few years, making it possible for many of the children who started in the program to be attending higher education.
KID’S LEARNING CENTER
The Kid’s Learning Center was started as a way to give children the opportunity to empower themselves through education. Today, more than two-thirds of school-age children in the community attend the center to receive educational support and counseling daily after school.
COMPUTER CENTER
Our training centers are established in six independent Andean communities, offering computer classes to residents five days a week. Our goal is to maximize computer access to increase self-sufficiency and computer literacy, creating greater opportunities for personal and professional development.
THE ROLLING LIBRARY
The Rolling Library project consists of a mobile unit complete with books donated by guests that reaches communities where access to education is limited. People of all ages are offered guided reading and invited to participate in storytelling in order to stimulate creativity and imagination.
THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE MANY NEEDS.
School supplies: You can give as donation books, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, markers, clothes, shoes, toothbrushes, blankets, jackets etc. You can also give as donation laptop or computer or whatever is from the bottom of your heart.
Everything is necessary and welcome for local people, If you have time let us know, because we can organize a tour to visit these communities and you can do your donation directly to the locals and being part of these social projects. If you have more time you could stay in those villages and teach Spanish or English in the schools. all kinds of knowledge is welcome for the benefit of the local population and they will be grateful for it forever. And this is the best option to learn about their cultures. If you have any other suggestions let us know please. Thank you for your great support.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
We are committed to supporting our communities by creating new jobs and supporting children with school supplies and much more. The best way to support each of these communities, it will be your recommendations to Runas Expeditions, for every reservation we have you will be supporting many children because a small portion will be destined for our social projects or Runas Foundation. For that reason, each recommendation and each reservation will be very important.
MAKE A DONATION
Make a donation for the neediest and our brothers and sisters will always be grateful. If you are going to donate objects or in money let us know please, because any donation is welcome. Thank you very much to everyone who support this Runas projects.
Regards: From Eddy and Runas Expeditions team
How to get to the community of Chillihuani?
It’s located south of Cusco and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes by minivan to reach chullihuani, you can take a private minivan or take puplic transport.
