We exist to support the many indigenous peoples of Ecuador in regaining their ancestral lands and thriving autonomously.

Sasi Muskuí Runa is a foundation centered around education and economic development for the indigenous people.

 

The education arm will work with secondary school-age students and educators in learning-circle groups to promote language education and cross-cultural educational experiences about current events and farming techniques in South America.

The economic development objectives will be centered around fundraising for community-driven resource management, along with research and development of value-added methods to create new goods and products for the market.

Future donations and fundraisers will become resources for projects defined and administered by the host country nationals and indigenous tribes under their agency in accordance with their articles of confederation, regulations, and customs to promote the education of their youth, protection of biodiversity, and recuperation of their indigenous lands.  

Our Mission

Fostering intercultural relationships to raise awareness of the various and many Ecuadorian indigenous cultures, exchange vocational and life skills, and bring financial independence to oppressed peoples

Our Vision

Growing biodiversity for the world through the regeneration of the indigenous peoples and cultures in modern-day Ecuador

Our Values

  • Trust

  • Harmony

  • Knowledge

 

Our Board Members

  • Paul Rule

    Founder & President

  • Dr. Kaoru Miyazawa

    Vice President

  • Joe Lesniak

    Secretary

  • Tara Hoffman

    Treasurer

  • Kerry Cavanaugh

    Political & Cultural Advisor

  • Dr. Natsumi Ito

    Cultural Exchange Coordinator