We are extending our ancestral school initiative from the Yahua tribe in the Amazon rainforest to the Q&rsquo;ero nation high in the Peruvian Andes. This new school will serve Q&rsquo;ero elders and children, preserving living wisdom for future generations. The initiative is dedicated to the memory of our beloved Q&rsquo;ero elder, Pampamesayoq Juan Gabriel Apaza Lunasco, who passed in 2024. High in the sacred mountains of the Andes live the Q&rsquo;ero people, often referred to as the last living descendants of the Inca. For generations, they have carried profound spiritual and ecological knowledge rooted in direct relationship with Pachamama, Mother Earth. But like many Indigenous nations, the Q&rsquo;ero face increasing pressures from modernization, migration, loss of language, and the erosion of cultural continuity. Over the past years, through our work with the Yahua tribe in the Amazon rainforest, we have witnessed what becomes possible when elders and children are brought back into living daily continuity.&nbsp; The Yahua Ancestral School now stands as a place where knowledge is transmitted not as performance for tourists, but as lived responsibility. We are now extending this same model to the Q&rsquo;ero nation. This initiative was inspired and blessed by our dear elder, Pampamesayoq Juan Gabriel Apaza Lunasco, who walked with us generously and shared his heart with humility and strength. His passing in 2024 marked the end of a physical presence, but not the end of his lineage. This ancestral school in the Andes will honor his life by ensuring that Q&rsquo;ero children grow up connected to their elders, language, cosmology, land stewardship practices, and rites of passage. What the Q&rsquo;ero Ancestral School Will Support &bull; A dedicated physical space for elder-to-youth transmission &bull; Preservation of Quechua language and ceremonial knowledge&bull; Land-based education rooted in Andean ecology &bull; Intergenerational workshops for children and families&bull; Infrastructure improvements to support community stability &bull; Long-term cultural continuity beyond tourism-based incomeThis is not a museum.It is not preservation for spectators.It is continuity for the people themselves. Why This Matters Now Elders are living libraries. When one passes, entire constellations of memory can disappear. If children are separated from their traditions, they inherit identity fragmentation.&nbsp; If elders are separated from youth, wisdom becomes nostalgic instead of living.Ancestral schools restore that bridge. The Q&rsquo;ero initiative represents the next step in uniting Amazon and Andes through practical reciprocity, not romanticism. How You Can Participate Your contribution will directly support: &bull; Land preparation and building materials &bull; Educational supplies &bull; Travel and coordination with Q&rsquo;ero elders &bull; Development of curriculum rooted in Andean tradition&bull; Long-term sustainability planning Every donation, large or small, becomes part of a living bridge between generations. Your donation will go directly toward these initiatives. We operate through the Paititi Institute, registered in Peru and fiscally sponsored in the United States under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit &mdash; meaning all donations made through Zeffy are tax-deductible in the U.S. Zeffy takes no fees; 100% of your contribution supports the project. * Please note that you may choose to leave a small optional tip to keep their platform free for nonprofits or just go to the $ amount box and take out Zeffy&#39;s additional commission). 🌞 Suggested Contribution Levels Our Gift To YOU!&nbsp; <table fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(14, 93, 80); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; 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<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our campaign, Developing Ancestral Schools for the Q&#39;ero Nation in the Peruvian Highlands. Your support means the world to us and the communities we serve. With your help, we are one step closer to creating a dedicated space for the Q&#39;ero people to preserve and share their rich cultural heritage. Your gift will support teachers, provide educational materials, and ensure the continuation of Quechua language and traditions. Together, we&#39;re building a living bridge between generations. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. With heartfelt gratitude,Roman Hanis and the Paititi Institute team

We are extending our ancestral school initiative from the Yahua tribe in the Amazon rainforest to the Q’ero nation high in the Peruvian Andes. This new school will serve Q’ero elders and children, preserving living wisdom for future generations. The initiative is dedicated to the memory of our beloved Q’ero elder, Pampamesayoq Juan Gabriel Apaza Lunasco, who passed in 2024. High in the sacred mountains of the Andes live the Q’ero people, often referred to as the last living descendants of the Inca. For generations, they have carried profound spiritual and ecological knowledge rooted in direct relationship with Pachamama, Mother Earth. But like many Indigenous nations, the Q’ero face increasing pressures from modernization, migration, loss of language, and the erosion of cultural continuity. Over the past years, through our work with the Yahua tribe in the Amazon rainforest, we have witnessed what becomes possible when elders and children are brought back into living daily continuity.  The Yahua Ancestral School now stands as a place where knowledge is transmitted not as performance for tourists, but as lived responsibility. We are now extending this same model to the Q’ero nation. This initiative was inspired and blessed by our dear elder, Pampamesayoq Juan Gabriel Apaza Lunasco, who walked with us generously and shared his heart with humility and strength. His passing in 2024 marked the end of a physical presence, but not the end of his lineage. This ancestral school in the Andes will honor his life by ensuring that Q’ero children grow up connected to their elders, language, cosmology, land stewardship practices, and rites of passage. What the Q’ero Ancestral School Will Support • A dedicated physical space for elder-to-youth transmission • Preservation of Quechua language and ceremonial knowledge• Land-based education rooted in Andean ecology • Intergenerational workshops for children and families• Infrastructure improvements to support community stability • Long-term cultural continuity beyond tourism-based incomeThis is not a museum.It is not preservation for spectators.It is continuity for the people themselves. Why This Matters Now Elders are living libraries. When one passes, entire constellations of memory can disappear. If children are separated from their traditions, they inherit identity fragmentation.  If elders are separated from youth, wisdom becomes nostalgic instead of living.Ancestral schools restore that bridge. The Q’ero initiative represents the next step in uniting Amazon and Andes through practical reciprocity, not romanticism. How You Can Participate Your contribution will directly support: • Land preparation and building materials • Educational supplies • Travel and coordination with Q’ero elders • Development of curriculum rooted in Andean tradition• Long-term sustainability planning Every donation, large or small, becomes part of a living bridge between generations. Your donation will go directly toward these initiatives. We operate through the Paititi Institute, registered in Peru and fiscally sponsored in the United States under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — meaning all donations made through Zeffy are tax-deductible in the U.S. Zeffy takes no fees; 100% of your contribution supports the project. * Please note that you may choose to leave a small optional tip to keep their platform free for nonprofits or just go to the $ amount box and take out Zeffy's additional commission). 🌞 Suggested Contribution Levels Our Gift To YOU!  <table><thead><tr></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Seed of Renewal</td><td>$25</td><td>Receive our Online Beyond Ayahuasca Alchemy Course! </td></tr><tr><td>Keeper of the Fire</td><td>$75</td><td>Receive our Online Andean QiGong Course!</td></tr><tr><td>Guardian of the Forest</td><td>$150</td><td>Receive our Online Primordial Breathwork &amp; Beyond Ayahuasca Alchemy Course! </td></tr><tr><td>Elder’s Journey</td><td>$300</td><td>Receive ALL 4 Online Courses; Breathwork, QiGong and Evolutionary Blueprint Course!</td></tr><tr><td>Builder of the Future</td><td>$500+</td><td>Receive a 90min Dreamwork/Life Coaching Call w/ Roman Hanis + ALL Online Courses! </td></tr></tbody></table> Your gift helps build ancestral schools with the Q'ero Nation in the Peruvian highlands 🏫⛰️ Together, we support Quechua-speaking children in honoring traditional wisdom, language, and ceremonies. Paititi Institute through the fiscal sponsorship of Empowerment Works Inc partners directly with Q'ero leaders so communities guide every step; from school design to daily learning. Your donation provides teacher support, learning materials, and safe spaces where ancestral knowledge and modern education grow side by side.

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