Chinim

The Chinim Community

Region: Amazonas

Province: Bagua

District: Imaza

Population: 289 inhabitants

Families: 83

Students: 95

Amount needed: $61,413

5 gallon bottled water

Start-up cost: $2.32
Sustainable cost: $0.33

Felestina

My name is Felestina, and i am 52 yeards old. Since i was young, I learned from my grandmothers about the power of healing plants.

Now, i am going to collaborate with the Project's doctors to bridge traditional and modern medicine. I believe our ancestral widsom has an important role to play in the healthcare of our communities.

I joined the team because i want younger generations to value our knowledge and see it as a living force, not as something from the past.

I am Rosina and I am 29 years old. I have four children, ages 13, 10, 9, and 8. I have my chickens and I want to have more. Life here is difficult.

I am very motivated by the thought that families can use clean water and prevent diseases. My dream is for our daughters to grow up knowing that health and well-being begin with small daily actions.

That is why I joined as a volunteer, because I believe change starts with oneself, and I want to be an example for the new generations in my community.