Sharing Coca in Q’eros
“Hualpay kusunchis," Graciela says as she offers me three coca leaves held together in both her hands.” Loosely translated this means, "let us eat coca together." I accept her gift [...]
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03, 2018
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01, 2018
Our 2017 report: A year well done
In the dark days of winter as the year came to a close, our amazing donors delivered bright lights and hope through the power of their gifts to help the [...]
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11, 2017
An alternative to urban poverty or slavery in the mines
Since our first visit to Q’eros in 2004, the people have asked for schools. Most adults never attended school, so they cannot interact effectively with the modern world. They know [...]
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08, 2017
Building a high school in the clouds
Our generous donors are funding the first high school in the ethnic Hapu Q’ero region of Peru. Children will no longer have to leave their families to attend secondary school. [...]
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04, 2017
Weaving as Language: Q’ero Storytelling
The exquisite handwoven Q’ero textiles offered on the Heart Walk Foundation Tribal Store are more than beautiful art. The rich and complex Q’ero textile tradition conveys much about ancient [...]
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03, 2017
Donors fund medical services for Q’ero villages
The geography that has protected the Q’ero people’s culture and way of life also imposes many hardships. Severe climate, limited food resources, lack of infrastructure, and lack of basic services [...]
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11, 2016
Heart Walk Foundation team visits Q’eros
A festival atmosphere prevailed during Heart Walk Foundation's recent annual trek to Q'ero villages in Peru. The team consisted of Heart Walk board members Stacy Christensen, Penelope Eicher, and Tim [...]
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08, 2016
A return to the clouds: 16th trek approaching!
September brings the end of summer and return to school for many families in North America. For Heart Walk Foundation, this September marks the 15th board visit since our initial visit [...]
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07, 2016
Workshop benefits projects for Q’ero villages
It was a delight being a participant receiving the great teachings of Peru right here in southern Utah. Summer prompts many of us to travel to forests, lakes, and beaches [...]
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05, 2016
Building bridges across hearts: Dancing with Francisco
Perry Suden, of Cornville, Arizona, is an elementary teacher and a longtime friend of Heart Walk Foundation. He brings the natural world into the classroom, inspiring children with a holistic education. This includes [...]