Alpacas vary in color, including shades of white
Alpacas vary in color, including shades of white, cream, tan, brown, and black. White alpacas are more valuable because their hair can be dyed to produce the exquisite hues found in their famous textiles.
Buying textiles provides income for Q’ero families
Buying textiles provides income for Q’ero families. We purchase directly from each weaver and agree on a price. Since 2004 the quality of textiles has improved as the weavers have responded to our feedback about the qualities we look for.Building a High School in the Clouds
Our generous donors are funding the first high school in the ethnic Hapu Q’ero region of Peru. Children will no longer have to leave their families to attend secondary school. This new high school at 12,000 feet elevation in the Andes will bring relief to many families struggling to help their children get a basic education.