Revalorizing the ancestral technique of weaving, with craftswomen from Ascope, La Libertad
In the collections of the different museums of Peru, one can see textile pieces made with the ancestral technique of weaving, which vary according to the pre-Hispanic society that created them. For example, the backstrap loom. Given this, the question arises: are all these techniques still practiced in communities nowadays? Let us see what legacies […]
Learn about the regional pedagogical experience in La Libertad
As part of the fifth season of the Educational Dialogs series on “Identity, Heritage and Citizenship”, of the Educational Quality program of the Wiese Foundation, the topic “Regional Pedagogical Experience in La Libertad” was addressed. On this occasion, Jaime Marcos Urteaga was interviewed. He is a professor of Social Sciences in this region, who has […]
Inclusive classrooms: for a more equitable society
Inclusive classrooms are much more than just teaching venues. They are environments where students can fully develop in all their diversity. These educational environments not only welcome the variety of abilities and characteristics of each student, but celebrate these differences as enriching elements for the whole group. In this context, inclusive pedagogy becomes a beacon […]
Interview with Pallay Peru: Sustainable fashion with social impact
Pallay Peru is a social enterprise that, aside from employing female weavers from the communities of Challwaccocha and Acchahuata, rescues the ancestral techniques and designs of the Cusco region. The approach of Pallay goes beyond commercial, social and cultural ends. It also has an environmental impact; each product is handmade with natural supplies and environmentally […]
Impact investing: What are they and how can they help startups?
What is impact investing? These are investments that are made with the intention of generating a social or environmental impact. Although they have a socio-environmental purpose, they are not donations, but investments, so they seek a return on capital. How do impact investments happen? In general, when a fund makes this type of investment, what […]
Who are the student reporters? Culture and history of Chiclín
Student reporters was a proposal by the fourth-grade primary school students of the Rafael Larco Herrera school under the leadership of teacher Vilma Sanchez, that was implemented at the end of 2022. They wanted to inform, research and disseminate events, news and relevant aspects within their community, under the support of the Educational Quality program. […]
Learn about the digital channels of the winners of the second edition of the Entrepreneur Fund
The Entrepreneur Fund program of the Wiese Foundation concluded successfully with its second call for applications. In this edition, the four winning social enterprises were Inkao, Pallay, Caxacori and For you, my blood. All of them are currently in the third phase of the program, receiving advice and being accompanied for their upscaling, in addition […]
Ideas for social entrepreneurship: How to create a new business that is profitable and helps others?
Nowadays, the role of social entrepreneurship is fundamental for the construction of a more equitable and sustainable world. Hence, supporting initiatives that seek not only to generate income, but also to contribute to the well-being of ecosystems or vulnerable communities, has become an imperative need. In this context, the Wiese Foundation is proud to be […]
Caxacori Studio: The value of promoting social sustainability
Caxacori Studio, a sustainable fashion company, emerges as a beacon of hope in the Peruvian Amazon. Confronting the threat of deforestation, it has established an innovative collaboration with the Awajún communities, the second largest indigenous population in the region. By focusing on the sustainable gathering of latex from shiringa trees, Caxacori contributes to preventing the […]
What are investment funds for entrepreneurs?
Do you know what investment funds are? An investment fund is configured as a collective financial instrument that amalgamates the resources of various investors in order to make diversified investments according to an established strategy. These funds are managed by a managing company, and the return generated is distributed among the participants proportionally to their […]
