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The Wiese Foundation concludes a year full of achievements and significant advances, reaffirming its commitment to contributing to the development of Peru through its four programs: Educational Quality, Entrepreneurial Fund, Humanitarian Aid, and the El Brujo Archaeological Program. In each of these areas, the driven projects have benefited different vulnerable groups, fostering education, cultural preservation, entrepreneurship, and solidarity.
Education: For Better Educational Quality in Peru
In the framework of the Educational Quality program, 2024 witnessed the consolidation of key initiatives:
• ‘School and Identity’ Project: In October, the first intervention in 14 schools in Ascope was successfully concluded, benefiting over 4,000 students and 275 teachers. Socio-emotional skills and pedagogical strategies were strengthened, with plans to begin a second phase in 10 new schools in 2025.
• Resources for Teachers: New seasons of educational series and free resources were launched nationally, including:
– The fifth season of Strengthening Socio-emotional Skills (FHSE), with strategies for emotional management in school contexts.
– The second season of Knowledges of My Community, where students revalued the artisanal richness of their communities.
– The sixth season of Educational Dialogues, which addressed intercultural coexistence and citizenship.
More than 17,000 users took advantage of these free resources, and over 1,900 attendees participated in the School and Identity Fair at the El Brujo archaeological complex, breaking attendance records.
Humanitarian Aid: Autonomy and Hope for Cancer Patients
In the framework of Cancer Awareness Month, an agreement was signed with INEN (National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases) for the donation of prostheses to cancer patients. This project seeks to restore autonomy and quality of life to the beneficiaries, promoting their integration into society.
Entrepreneurship: Boosting Businesses with Triple Impact
The Entrepreneurial Fund provided financing to four selected social enterprises: Pallay, Inkao, Caxacori Studio, and Por Ti Mi Sangre. It also trained their management teams through the participation of expert mentors and in-person workshops organized in partnership with UTEC. Additionally, the Finances for Entrepreneurs series was launched, an educational tool designed to improve the financial management of small businesses.
Furthermore, the Wiese Foundation signed an agreement with EcoSwell. Through this partnership, a volunteer project will be implemented to strengthen the impact and reach of the foundation's existing programs in areas such as education, health, culture, and social assistance in the Magdalena de Cao community and its surroundings.
Archaeology: Conservation, Research, and Knowledge Dissemination
At the El Brujo archaeological complex, the Foundation carried out projects that combined research, cultural diffusion, and community collaboration:
• In collaboration with entrepreneurs and small business owners from Magdalena de Cao, new editions of the El Brujo Craft Tourism Fair were held.
• A radiological study in partnership with AUNA and Clínica Delgado allowed the examination of the mummified body of the Lady of Cao and the collection of funeral bundles from the El Brujo archaeological complex.
• The Pottery of El Brujo was published, presented at the 28th International Book Fair.
• The 10th International Archaeology Symposium, titled Preserving to Recover Our Memory, brought together experts to discuss heritage conservation.
• In collaboration with archaeologists from Lawrence University and University of Utah, a project was carried out in the Chicama Valley to collect osteological information and conduct isotope studies to understand the diet and resource access during pre-Hispanic times.
• Agreements with the Regional Government of La Libertad and Crisol promoted cultural tourism dissemination.
Additionally, the project El Brujo: A Heritage of the Community was launched, benefiting more than 1,630 students and teachers with free training and guided tours. In 2024, El Brujo welcomed more than 47,000 visitors, who explored and valued Peru's historical richness.
Closing a Year Full of Achievements
At the close of 2024, the Foundation reaffirms its commitment to the development of a more just and supportive society, working in alliance with communities, institutions, and professionals committed to the future of the country.
Learn more about the Wiese Foundation, here.
