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Camino Campaign
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Camino for a Classroom Campaign

January 14, 2019
By Natalia

Our dear ayllu member, Mary Beth Leisen, dedicated her 500-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela to ARI this… more

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weaving program in Maras, Peru
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Education, Fundraising, Global Headquarters, Weaving

Super Blue Moon

January 31, 2018
By Natalia

We’ve just experienced a miraculous convergence of celestial events – the January 31 Super Blue Blood Moon and lunar eclipse!… more

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ARI's Weavers in the Andes
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Children, Education, Fundraising, Global Headquarters, Volunteers, Weaving, Women's Empowerment

New Ways of Revitalization in Maras

December 4, 2017
By Natalia

A few board members have just returned from Peru where we had the opportunity to speak to Jose Luis Herrera,… more

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ARI Global Headquarters
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Increasing our Global Headquarters Campaign

March 21, 2017
By Natalia

Our Board Chairman, José Luis Herrera, is hard at work in Maras overseeing our emerging Global Headquarters. We have completed… more

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ARI Holiday gifting
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Children, Education, Fundraising

Shining a Light on the Season of Giving

December 21, 2016
By Natalia

In the Andean traditions, light is an important organizing element, and as we approach the Solstice and return of the… more

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Last month a group of us were in Peru and had a f Last month a group of us were in Peru and had  a fun, music-filled visit with the kids in ARI’s After School Arts Program.  It’s always a highlight of our trip to be with these bright young people. ❤️ In this video, they are singing a song in Quechua, and the song is all about “cusi”, which translates as joy.  It’s a joy to be with them! #andeaninstitute #marasperu #ariskids
Shipibo textiles are now for sale in the ARIMarket Shipibo textiles are now for sale in the ARIMarketplace!  They are beautiful for use as ceremonial or altar cloths, or hanging on a wall as art.  From the Peruvian Amazon, they feature symbols that represent the cosmology of the jungle shamans.
#andeanintsitute #arimarketplace #peruviantextiles #shipibotextiles #peruvianamazon
More new items in the ARIMarketplace…handwoven m More new items in the ARIMarketplace…handwoven mestanas/altar cloths and rings!
#andeaninstitute #arimarketplace #marasperu
We just returned from Peru and brought back beauti We just returned from Peru and brought back beautiful new textiles, hand woven by Hilaria, a master weaver from the Andean highlands.  Pictured in the first photo is Barbara Swift, Andean Institute board member, Hilaria, and Jose Luis Herrera, Chairman of the Board.  Click the link on our bio page to go to our website, and to shop in the ARIMarketplace. #arimarketplace #andeantextiles #marasperu #traditionalweaving #vallesagrado #andeaninstitute
A sneak peek…we just returned from Peru, and bro A sneak peek…we just returned from Peru, and brought back beautiful textiles and jewelry for the ARIMarketplace.  They will be available for purchase by the end of this week.  All sales proceeds raise money to maintain and grow our programs that support and benefit rural communities, families and children in Maras and the Sacred Valley.  Click on the link.in.bio to explore our website and access the ARIMarketplace on Etsy.  The first picture here is Hilaría, one of the most masterful weavers in the Cusco region, with her beautiful woven creations. The second picture is one of the ponchos that will be available in the shop.  Please share our page with your friends, and we thank you for your support! 🌈❤️🌈 #arimarketplace #marasperu #andeaninstitute #traditionalweaving #andeanculture #sacredvalleyperu
Feliz Día de la Madre…Happy Mother’s Day from Feliz Día de la Madre…Happy Mother’s Day from Maras, Peru! 🌷❤️🌷 The children in ARI’s educational programs are learning to make videos and celebrating their mamas.  Your donations helped to purchase computers, desks and video equipment for these wonderful, bright shining stars.  Muchísimas gracias!

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Monday, 14, Jan
Camino for a Classroom Campaign
Wednesday, 5, Dec
Weaving Program Participant Video
Monday, 5, Mar
Wisdom Keepers of the Andes Book Launch
Wednesday, 31, Jan
Super Blue Moon
Monday, 4, Dec
New Ways of Revitalization in Maras
Tuesday, 21, Mar
Increasing our Global Headquarters Campaign

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