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NEWS FLASH

Posted on February 26, 2009 by carmen

February, 2009 Dear Friends of Q'ewar, Due to unforseen circumstances, it is necessary for me to hand over the Q'ewar website and email tasks to Marcela, who lives in California, USA.  Marcela has been a friend of the Q'ewar Project … Continue reading →

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Something New!!

Posted on December 18, 2005 by carmen

Take a Look! There are some new photos of the latest Q’ewar Doll in the Doll Gallery. They are Q’ewar’s newest Afro-Peruvian dolls. Hope you like them! Send us a comment or question, we’d love to hear from you. Carmen, for the Project

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The Q’ewar Project

Posted on November 19, 2005 by carmen

The Q'ewar Project, a social work initiative begun in early 2002, is situated in the rural highlands of the Andes Mountains in Peru, South America.   By providing open, bright and comfortable workshops where the beautiful handcrafted dolls, doll clothing and … Continue reading →

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November Notes, 2005

Posted on November 18, 2005 by carmen

This weekend, Nov. 12th, the doll-making ladies of Q’ewar are going on a two day journey – visiting Qonoq, Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Pisaq. Then, the following Saturday, Nov. 19th, the Saturday workshop knitters and weavers will take a day … Continue reading →

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The Michaelmas September Letter

Posted on September 18, 2005 by carmen

Some news at last! Apologies to our friends and readers! Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was not possible to send off news in August and September. But NOW, here’s the latest! Firstly, the new bathrooms are finished and in use … Continue reading →

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July 2005

Posted on July 25, 2005 by carmen

Dear Friends of Q’ewar, It is mid-year and we are in the midst of our Winter. After working at a continuous pace yet with an overriding feeling of harmony all the project members are being offered a one week paid … Continue reading →

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Julio 2005

Posted on July 18, 2005 by carmen

Queridos amigos, Estando a mitad de año y luego de un ritmo de trabajo sostenido y en armonia, todos los integrantes del proyecto nos disponemos a salir de vacaciones – pagadas- durante l semana. Lo haremos de manera escalonada, en … Continue reading →

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June, 2005

Posted on June 18, 2005 by carmen

It is newsletter time again! I have a story this month – about 16 year old Marcos Anccasi who was mauled by a street dog 13 years ago. Marcos’ mother came to Julio, knowing something about the work that the Q’ewar Project … Continue reading →

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1 May 2005

Posted on May 1, 2005 by carmen

It has been a busy month indeed! Since Sra. Lourdes’ return to Lima, Sra. Jesusa continues to hold the reins of Wawa Munakuy School with Tina, our intrepid volunteer, who helps with the older children in the afternoons. In the … Continue reading →

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From Waldorf Teacher, JoAnne April, 2005

Posted on April 18, 2005 by carmen

Crossing the threshold of Wawa Munakuy, Quechua for “giving love to the children", I felt a tear fill my eye as I released a sigh of gratitude.This newly initiated Waldorf-inspired school for the children of Andahuaylillas, Peru, provided a stark … Continue reading →

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