CHILDREN’S HOME: Construction of a new building to begin in 2011 to accommodate 15 full time children. Monthly expenses for food, staff, utilities, and other supplies are $1000.

VETERINARY SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMERS: With support from the local animal health officials and mayor we are involved with improving management practices and alpaca production on 4 local farms. This assistance includes improving disease prevention through vaccination, improving animal birthing rates through selection of top quality breeding males, and improving wool production and quality with evaluation of annual production rates. The program is designed to spread to several other farms in Nunoa as they are selected by local officials.

Assisting the town government with establishment of an animal health diagnostic laboratory and teaching center. Nunoa Project veterinary team members are coordinating with faculty at Cusco University and San Marcos University to provide training for local animal health technicians. Future student exchanges with US and Argentinian Universities are anticipated.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL VISITS by US doctors who work directly with farming communities as well as with the local medical providers at the Nunoa health center.

The Nunoa Project is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are fully tax deductible.