PROJECTS

Latin Collection is committed to support the following projects:

  • Alpaca Project - Chullo Project
  • Quechua Benefit

Quechua Benefit
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The highlands of Peru are home to the vast majority of all the alpacas in the world. The Quechua Indians, who domesticated the vicuna more than five thousand years ago, are the ancestral keepers of the alpaca.

They live in a high-altitude world of extremes - a vast rocky landscape devoid of trees, where a bitter wind can drive the cold, thin air straight through your bones.

In 1996, the Quechua Benefit founders decided to create a charity dedicated to the children of this extreme land.

LC has designed a beautiful collection of scarves to help this project. A percentage of these sales are sent to this organization.

We invite you to browse the pages of this web site: http://www.quechuabenefit.org

Chullo Project

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These "CHULLOS" or Peruvian hats are a state of the art. They are made of Baby alpaca fiber, hand spun and knitted for many days. The stitch and designs are unique. It won't be fare to describe the beauty of these "Chullos", you have to see and touch them to appreciate their value.

These "Chullos" are the result of the ALPACA Project, which is sponsored by Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM), a division of the Seattle based relief and Development agency, World Concern.

Established in March 1996, the ALPACA Project is helping the Aymaras to improve the quality of their alpaca finished goods, as well as help the local people in marketing their products outside Puno. Additionally, training in the development of ethical business practices is another significant area that needs to be addressed to improve the long-term stability of the local economies. When all is said and done, approximately 900 families benefit from the ALPACA Project, either directly or indirectly, including some 1,800 adults and 3,300 children.

Latin Collection is committed to support this project. All the proceeds from the "Chullos" sales goes directly to the Aymara communities of Peru.

For further information about ALPACA Project please contact:

Christian Veterinary Mission , Dr. Brad Frye, (206) 546-7569, (206) 546-7569

Remember, when you buy these products you are also contributing to the success of these two projects. Many children and families will benefit of your generosity.