Thursday, September 20, 2012

After working on the clean-burning stove project for the past three years, we've become fairly accomplished builders and can regularly install two to three new stoves each day.

In addition to the various projects we undertake throughout our trip, we also have a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in many cultural experiences.

Thursday, August 30, 2012



While spending a substantial amount of time in the rural countryside of Huanuscuro (or as we simply call it, "the campo") during our past three trips, we've been constantly conscious of the relationship we cultivate with the local people. Aware that we're outsiders encroaching on their land and disrupting their demanding daily routine, we've taken particular caution while establishing our presence in the community.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

What happens when a giant megastore opens up in a town that has always been supported by small, local shops and street vendors?

Thursday, August 2, 2012


It's become a running joke among Project Suyana members that each year Dr. Ivan says he'll take our group to La Rinconada – a mining town about 4 hours from the city of Puno – but it never happens. This year he kept his promise and a simple overnight trip to "The Highest City In the World" proved to be an eye-opening experience for us all.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Although teaching is never the main focus of our trip, we all agree that exposing Peruvian children to a culture apart from their own (at the very least) and gaining knowledge of the English language (our ultimate goal) is time well spent.


This year, Dr. Ivan suggested that we visit a new boarding school  where Peruvian children advanced in learning are specially placed in – to consider teaching there.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Between changes in membership, various fundraising efforts, a gradual shift in identity, and constantly evolving methods to help our Peruvian friends, it seems like Project Suyana is an ever-changing entity. But above all this, there remains one constant – a summer trip to Puno.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012


While life goes on in Puno for the majority of the year, we always keep our Peruvian friends in mind while we're back here in the States.