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The Ali Shungu Foundation |
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"IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF FIVE ANDEAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES" |
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Help for Five Indigenous Communities |
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We are looking for someone who can volunteer to write a grant...can you help? |
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Are you or your organization looking for a volunteer program? The Ali Shungu Foundation sponsors an informal program looking for qualified volunteers to help: Teach English Provide Medical Assistance, Teach Art, Dance, Phys. Ed., Science, Math, Computer Skills, etc. Write to us |
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What's New? Click the photo to see the video or set of photos |
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Working with the International Humanitarian Foundation and the Ali Shungu Foundation, 13 students from the University of Dartmouth volunteered to teach classes in English, Math and Health to children and adults for eight weeks in Yambiro. |
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Students from the University of Dartmouth teach in Yambiro |
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Thanks to the generous support of Global Goods from Massachusetts, completion of the Center is near. On Sunday, Maestros of the community began the process of laying ceramic tile on the roof. Once this is achieved the walls and ceilings can be completed. |
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Work continues on the Yambiro Health/Education Center |
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This slideshow is part 1 of several videos documenting the presentation of scholarships to high school students for the year 2008-2009. This year, Ms. Barbara Hohol of NYC, NY, U.S.A. has made a contribution for 8 new students to begin high school studies. |
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The Ali Shungu Scholarship Program 2008-2009 |
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The Ali Shungu Scholarship Program 2008-2009 |
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Watch Interviews made with our most gifted students |
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Click a photo to see the video interview |
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Travelers fill extra space in their suitcases with school supplies and basic medicinal supplies. The Ali Shungu Foundation presented these supplies to the teacher of Larcacunga, Lcda. Lucilla Perugachi who, alone, teaches over 40 children. |
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School Supplies for Larcacunga |
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This is part two of the Ali Shungu Foundation 2008-2009 scholarship program slideshow. This group of young ladies have received scholarships for several years and have maintained high academic standards as well as community participation. |
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The Ali Shungu Scholarship Program 2008-2009 continued |
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There is no shortage of young mothers and babies in these rural communities. Clothing is expensive and when travelers bring down a suitcase or two filled with clothing it helps these young parents with their financial burdens! |
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Used Clothing for Rural Babies |
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Tio Ernesto Saransiq is a community leader and the only University educated indigenous person of 4000 persons in 5 communities so he knows of the challenges and the true value of educating young indigenous students |
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A Community Leader speaks of the Scholarship Program |
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In part 3 of the Ali Shungu Foundation 2008-2009 scholarship program slideshow we meet several young indigenous boys from the 5 surrounding communities that aspire to High School and University, yet have no funds to continue their educations. |
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The Ali Shungu Scholarship Program 2008-2009 continued |
