Inti Ayllu Summer 2026

Dear friends and family, 

I know I haven’t sent an update in a while, but we have been incredibly busy since opening the community arts center in April. It has been a wonderful success and blessing to the neighborhood. Thank you so much for making this space possible! So far, over 200 children have participated in our weekly art classes!

I love using the art activities as a metaphor to talk about God’s love, and I make it a point to leave my students with a question they can ponder throughout the week. For example, when we made cacti from recycled cardboard, I asked the students to consider why cacti have spines. In the same way that spines protect the cactus, how does God prepare us when we are faced with a challenging moment in our own lives? What tools does God provide us with to overcome hardship? 

Top: students showing off their amazing cardboard cactus!

Bottom: learning to mix different tones of green to make a convincing sculpture.

I would love to share a story of how your generosity directly impacts our students. This is Elías (pictured below). He is 11 years old and loves to do art. I first met him at one of our monthly pediatric clinics. His mom shared that Elías has been incredibly sad since the death of his cousin, who tragically took his own life. Elías was very close to his cousin and has felt this loss in a profound way. His mom, Areli, confided that she wasn’t sure how to help her son process his deep grief. She wished she could find a place where he could do art, but unfortunately, there are no opportunities like that in the neighborhood. As soon as we opened the art center, I contacted Areli to let her know. Elías comes faithfully every week and is one of my star students!

Elías (left) with his friend, proudly displaying their collaged landscapes. Elías likes his version of Starry Night :)

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If you would like to support our family and the work God is doing in Pamplona Alta, you can use the button above to donate. Your donation helps us provide quality art programs that impact the lives of young people like Elías. We are so grateful for your contributions, big or small, as well as your continued prayers! Thank you for working with us towards the good life that God desires for His people.

Love,Sarah, José, Mariapaz & Kunaq