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The JBQ Charitable Foundation (JBQ) was founded in July 2013 in memory of the late Jorge Benavides de la Quintana – a distinguished Peruvian mining executive and an enthusiast of education and the diverse ecosystems of Peru.

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Our Mission

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As a Private 501(c)3 Foundation, we develop collaborative opportunities in Peru for international educators and students - from Peru and other nations - with an emphasis on transformative practices in environmental education.

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We foster transformational learning experiences that promote learning through the process of deep, constructive, and meaningful experiences that go beyond simple knowledge acquisition. These experiences support new ways of meaning-making for learners that are both environmentally and culturally aware.

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Our Vision

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At JBQ, we champion transformative environmental education that moves beyond the classroom to create lasting change across Peru's extraordinary ecosystems. Our approach weaves together hands-on learning experiences with UNESCO's framework for Education for Sustainable Development, empowering educators and learners to tackle global challenges through immersive experiences in Peru's three distinct ecological treasures – the Pacific coast's marine and dessert ecosystems, the majestic Andes mountains, and the vibrant Amazon rainforest.

 

We're driven by the belief that environmental education is key to building a sustainable future. Our partnerships across Peru's diverse ecological regions create unique opportunities for transformative learning experiences that bridge global environmental challenges with local solutions through cross-cultural educational collaboration.

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Our Collaborative Initiatives

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• Educational liaisons/collaboration for visiting teacher educators, other professors, teachers, and pre-service teachers to engage in teacher workshops for collaborating rural school teachers near partner organizations.

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• Supporting professors organizing transformational learning experiences through study abroad in Peru, meeting with Peruvian educators and students, prompted by immersion in Peruvian environmental and cultural environments.

 

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For more information please contact: Director@jbqcharitablefoundation.org 

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