Resources for the Shipibo Children’s School

The Shipibo are one of many Indigenous groups of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru. This fundraiser aims to support several schools of the Shipibo communities, including Axeti Nete located in the Panaillo community on the Uacayali River, and Bena Jema located in Pucallpa.

These schools teach subjects including math, science, art, and language. As schools of an indigenous culture, they also incorporate teachings of their community, such as weaving, embroidery, making arrows, and other traditional handicrafts. The initial grades teach children ages from 3 years old to 5 years old. The primary grades teach children ages from 6 years old to 13 years old. After they turn 13, it is common for them to work with their family and in their community or farming, planting bananas and yucca.

The Shipibo communities do not receive government assistance, and with many children from poverty-stricken families who cannot financially support their needs, many essential resources are scarce. Both schools infrastructure are also restricted by lack of finances. They have very few furnishings, such as chairs and tables, or even basic school supplies.

As the community's need evolve, we will continue to share milestone updates as well as upcoming goals for supporting this cause of bringing resources and tools to the schools and expanding opportunities for education.

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the indigenous Shipibo children of Peru. We are so grateful for the ongoing and growing support for this cause. Together we are making an impact!