Education on natural pesticides
28 September 2010

Many of the agricultural communities on the Andean Highlands suffer from plagues that threaten the harvest of different crops. With this threat, also food supplies for the communities are at stake. Communities often lack the knowledge to counter these plagues in a safe and sustainable manner.

New images for picture book Andean Traditions
27 September 2010

The project to reassert the Andean traditions is being executed at this moment. In the communities Ayma and Piñani, Chakana recorded video material of a couple of impressive ceremonies. These two communities are being considered to be an example for the region.

Princess Máxima Princess Máxima present at Cultural Evening Chakana
24 September 2010

Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will be present during the cultural evening on the 14th of October in The Hague, The Netherlands. The evening, titled ´Journey through the Andes´, is an initiative of Chakana Netherlands. The evening focuses on the Andean countries of Bolivia and Peru.

Completion of the textile project and anniversary of CPFOMAT
16 September 2010

The textile project of Chakana in the region of Achocalla and Comanche has successfully been conluded. The ending of the project coincided with the 15th anniversary of the women organisation CPFOMAT with whom Chakana cooperated during the project. The completion of the project was celebrated with several festivities and an official programme in the centre of the village of Comanche.

Textile project increases income
30 June 2010

As a result of the Textile Project in Achocalla and Comanche, 82 women are now working in the textile industry and earning an income that on an average, has increased to 21$ a month. One of the oldest participants shares her story… .

salida del sol Aymara New Year
22 June 2010

The team of Chakana Boliva celebrated on June 21st the Aymara New Year 5518. The team of Chakana united in the Plaza Espana of the village of Ayma (municipality of Achocalla) ready to celebrate with the local communities, the Aymara New Year.
Cooperation between Chakana Bolivia and JICA
15 September 2009

Chakana Bolivia and the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) are discussing the possibility of establishing a strategic alliance in Patacamaya.