How You Can Make a Difference

Now more than ever, against a backdrop of ever increasing violence and corruption; we are called upon to find ways that will sustain our native indigenous communities personally, emotionally, and practically as a society into the future.

The Taurepam culture of the Guyana Highlands is in crucial need of some practical assistance to learn how to cope with the most drastic and overwhelming changes they've experienced in the past 1,000 years.

However do not mistake their practical challenges with 'poverty' for the Taurepam have much to offer our world. Their ancestral wisdom, we've discovered, is rich and profound and needs to be given voice.

In their simple life, in their ability to enjoy what they have, in their close family and interfamily connections, in their closely knit communities, in their close connection with nature, in their ability to resolve conflicts as a group and as a people, in their system of self-governance, in their hospitality to friend and visitor, the Taurepam have much to offer the rest of the world.

Your contribution is crucial to help us give voice and structure to these values and ways of viewing the world that have helped the Taurepam survive for thousands of years - nearly unchanged at the same time that we assist them in practical ways in adapting to the modern world.

It is with great respect, conviction, and heart that we ask for your donations of time, money, or expertice.

Financial Support

Any amount you can contribute on a monthly basis, no matter how insignificant it appears will be greatly appreciated. If you can only afford $10 or if you can afford $1,000 / month or more, your donations are greatly needed and appreciated.

Make your cheque payable to CENACEH to the following address:

CP Capital Securities
Attn: Came Dona
999 Brickell Ave. Suite 600
Miami, FL 33131

(We are in the process of accepting credit card payments over the internet - which should be available shortly). If you are interested in this option, do send us a note federico@cenaceh.org

Every little bit you give will help make CENACEH's vision a reality

* If you would like your funds to be used exclusively for one of our specific programs, please be sure to let us know and we will honor your request.

**Note: CENACEH is a registered non-profit organization in Venezuela; your contributions in the U.S. or Europe may not be considered tax deductible. Please consult with your accountant or financial specialist.

Experience and Skills

• Accountant / Attorney - Legal adviser (in U.S.) to help us obtain non-profit status abroad.
• Web page designer
• Graphic artist
• English - Spanish / English - German Translator
• Editor, writer
• Tropical forest reforestation / permaculture design expert
• Contact person in US & UK to assist with miscellaneous administrative matters, event coordination, etc.

Required Items

• Books, educational materials, encyclopedias (English or Spanish) for local schools.
• First aid kits for medical outpost.
• Laptop computers for schools, youth leadership group, and for support personnel in Caracas.
• Small (1 Kw) water turbine and small refrigerator to keep snake venom antidote on site.
• Educational materials for CENACEH staff
• Used clothing, shoes, sweaters, raincoats, backpacks, day-packs, sleeping bags, etc.

If you or anyone you know has any of these skills or has access to these items, please contact us so we can discuss the specific ways in which you can help.