Problem

The indigenous Aymara and Quechua peoples inhabit regions high in the Peruvian Andes rich in gold. These gold mines are the most productive in the world, but their presence has led to conflicts over pollution of water sources, land rights, and revenue distribution. These conflicts have occasionally escalated to violence and even led to the death of community members. Your contribution will help reduce conflict by funding specialists to mediate an end to the hostilities.

The Gift

Resolving conflicts in mining communities will not only stop the clashes that have become a part of everyday life, but lead to poverty alleviation and environmental clean-up. Despite the incredible wealth that gold mining brings to Peru, many communities remain impoverished. You can help transform this bleak situation.

Your donation will fund the work of conflict mediators that are bringing together communities, mining companies, and the government to cooperate to reach fair agreements on mining operations. These agreements will be monitored to ensure compliance. As a result, communities will benefit from improved education and health services, environmental clean-up, and increased economic opportunities.

Wouldn’t your loved one be happy to know that their gift was helping Peruvian families have brighter prospects for their future?