In memory of Averill Strasser and his legacy in the Southern Highlands of Peru
Notes from Our Team
Dear friends at Water Charity,
On behalf of the entire Chijnaya Foundation family we want to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of our dear friend Averill Strasser.
The following report celebrates the accomplishments of the partnership between our two organizations during the last seven years. We firmly believe that these achievements were catalyzed by Averill’s investment in our projects. Water Charity’s sustained support of our shared vision is allowing us to address extreme poverty in underserved Andean communities.
We want to thank you for your belief in our mission and we will continue to honor his legacy through our partnership together.
Makensie Brown Director of Operations, The Chijnaya Foundation
Averill was an impressive individual, a true Renaissance man. My contact with him was via Water Charity. He was an early supporter of water-related projects of The Chijnaya Foundation in Peruvian communities. His leadership in tackling quality water scarcities around the world stands as testimony to a life well-lived, in service to others. He was a true humanitarian, and one who took a no-nonsense approach to engaging in projects that would bene t so many people in regions where water de ciencies cause so much su ering.
Ralph Bolton Founder and Emeritus President, The Chijnaya Foundation
I had the pleasure of getting to know Averill through his philanthropic work. Water Charity supported 10 water infrastructure projects in the Altiplano of Peru through the Chijnaya Foundation and I worked with the communities to design and implement their projects under this grant. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to see rst hand how Averill's support of these community-driven projects improved people's lives. We were able to bring running water to rural households, help farmers grow crops during the dry season with irrigation systems, and build bathrooms with solar thermal water heaters. These projects not only helped improve community health, but also helped provide more income to farmers and supported rural tourism associations as they worked to improve accommodations and tourism in their communities. I am grateful to have seen how Averill's kindness and hard work through Water Charity made a positive di erence in the world.
Kimmy Mazza Former Executive Director, The Chijnaya Foundation
Ccotos Municipal Bathroom Project
Chijnaya Health Post Bathroom Project
This project installed a water storage and supply system for the bathrooms at the Health Post in the Chijnaya community.
By providing adequate sanitation for the building the overall health and well being of individuals throughout the community is ensured.
This project indirectly benefits the entire Chijnaya community.
This project installed bathroom accessories (ceramic, paint, toilets, sinks, etc) in two bathrooms and an elevated water tank with necessary piping.
This project was part of an initiative to develop local tourism industry in Ccotos by improving lodging facilities.
This project supported10 direct beneficiaries and approximately 55 indirect beneficiaries to improve their quality of life.
Colquejahua Irrigation System Project
This project provided improved sprinkler systems to the Colquejahua community so that they can irrigate their fields and grow alfalfa for their cows year-round.
This project allowed 12 families, or a total of approximately 60 individuals, to have access to a consistent source of income.
Jallahua Irrigation System Project
This project provided sprinkler irrigation systems to 12 families in the community so that they can irrigate their fields and grow alfalfa for their cattle year-round.
73 people in 12 households benefited from this project.
Angará Bajo Irrigation System Project
Angará Alto Water System Project
This project constructed six water catchment systems and five water storage tanks.
By providing members of the community with access to an adequate amount of water, families are able to carry out necessary hygienic activities, maintain healthy hydration, and their overall well-being.
This project provided an effective irrigation system for use of the community in order to improve agriculture and pasture growth and improve the
Huancarani Water System Project
This project guarantees a supply of safe drinking water to the entire community through the installation of a catchment box and storage tank.
150 people in 33 households benefited from this
Llicllica Water System Project
This project guarantees a supply of safe drinking water to the entire community through the installation of a storage tank connected to a new water source.
162 people in 36 households benefited from this project.
Queñuani Bajo Water System Project
This project improved bathroom facilities of 10 families by installing a solar water heater and a plastic storage tank to ensure both a secure supply of water 24 hours a day as well as sufficient hot water.
62 people in 10 households benefited from this project.
Ccotos Tourism Association Bathroom Improvement Project
This project provided tubular wells for houses of community members. The wells provide a sufficient and reliable source of water 24 hours a day.
150 people in 12 households benefited from this project.
Restoration and Protection of Bofedales in Alpaca Communities
Through this project 80 people were trained on methods to recuperate and protect bofedales, 60 individualized action plans were designed and implemented, and 40 hectares of native grasses were planted.
This project increased the water flow of 40 natural springs, recuperated and protected 40 hectares of bofedales, and helped communities develop the knowledge and resources they need to properly manage their bofedales and overcome future threats to the landscape.
