Pukllasunchis is a non-governmental organization specializing in bilingual and alternative education for kindergarten, elementary school and secondary school students as well as for State teacher training workshops. The main aim of Pukllasunchis is to develop teaching methods that motivate each pupil for an active and creative involvement in his/her social, cultural and ecological environment.

The school uses a pedagogical/interpretive trail to teach students and the public of Cusco about the local ecosystems and to make the different social groups aware of the ecological, economical and social interactions and dependencies in this region. Focus is given to the diversity of flora and fauna, to traditional Andean medicine and ancient mythological, and to the eco-social meanings of many plants and animals in the Inka society. A small ecological reserve was established to protect part of the local ecosystem and is used as an educational resource.

Nature of EPF support: Project promotion through print and electronic sources.

For more information or to make a direct contribution contact:

Juan Diego Lopez-Giraldo
Environmental Education Project Coordinator
Pukllasunchis School
7 Diablitos, 222
San Blas, Cusco PERU
TEL: 51-84-237918
FAX: 51-84-237918