Escuela Sumak Allpa in the Ecuadorian jungle.

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We're Supporting a School in the Amazon Jungle...
Amazon Superfoods and Friends
Making a Difference Supporting
Escuela Sumak Allpa

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Amazon Superfoods and many of our friends have pitched in to support the new school in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Escuela Sumak Allpa. The elementary school, Escuela Sumak Allpa, is in the Amazon in Ecuador. This private jungle school was built by Hector Vargas, an indigenous guide and anthropologist, to serve the children on the south side of the Rio Napo. These children (about 19 at present) previously had to cross the Rio Napo to attend school. The river is quite dangerous in rainy season, and the children stayed home nearly half the year. The government will not fund this school, so private funds are needed to pay the teacher and supplies.

The school was certified and opened with 13 children on September 18, 2006. The school has grown to 19 children. This picture was taken on the first day of school.

The desks and benches were hand made by the local community. The children are very proud of their new school!

The teacher's salary and the expenses for the school are about $3,000 per year. If you would like to help with your donation, please click here.

This letter is from one of the students thanking us for the donation of the motor for their boat, which they use as a "school bus".

Read about the mission and vision of Sumak Allpa by Hector Vargas here.

More about the on-going projects, volunteering on the island, and the partnership with Amazon Superfoods here.

More of Sumak Allpa here.

Join us on tour - meet Hector and experience Amazon Herbs. here.

See more about Escuela Sumak Allpa, the school we are helping here.