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NEWS FLASH

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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