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In Huancarama, Apurimac, Suyana Foundation presented Kuntur, a renovated mobile unit supported by the Straumann Group Foundation. Its name revives the Quechua word for “condor,” a symbol of strength and dignity, also associated with the roads and highlands traveled by the operational teams of the Healthy Municipality Program (PMS).

Suyana Foundation and an interinstitutional committee evaluated 14 OECAs across seven municipalities in La Paz, highlighting their progress, challenges, and diverse pathways toward sustainable production, value addition, and organizational consolidation.

Between 2024 and 2026, nearly 750 final-year secondary school students…

Suyana is strengthening its presence in Rwanda and Uganda by building local teams, deepening relationships with existing partners and communities, and gaining a stronger understanding of local contexts and priorities. As the organisation prepares for the next stage of its programmes, this work is laying the foundations for a more locally rooted approach, built around strong partnerships, local structures and long-term impact.

Discover the results of EMPOWER 360, a one-year project implemented by Suyana and InPact in Uganda to strengthen access to clean water, nutrition, clean energy and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable rural households.

Two weeks after classes began, participants in the third 2026 cycle are discovering much more than the training modules: new responsibilities, classmates from different regions and territories, and, for some, their first experience away from home.

The organization evaluates its staff and operational teams twice a year, creating spaces to review progress, identify challenges, and define actions that strengthen the achievement of its institutional objectives.

In 2025, Suyana continued to strengthen local partnerships and systems across Latin America, Africa and Switzerland, supporting communities through integrated work in health, education and sustainable livelihoods. The Annual Report highlights the results, partnerships and stories behind this work, as well as Suyana’s continued commitment to locally led, lasting change.

Suyana Foundation took part in the La Paz International Book Fair with workshops on reading comprehension, logical thinking, and healthy habits for children, families, and teachers.

Suyana Foundation and the Straumann Group Foundation delivered dental equipment to the Ventilla Health Center in Inquisivi, benefiting more than 3,000 residents across seven rural communities.

En el marco de la Carta de Intención suscrita entre el Ministerio de Salud y Fundación Suyana, se viene desarrollando acciones conjuntas orientadas al fortalecimiento de la estrategia Municipios, Ciudades y Comunidades Saludables (MCCS), teniendo al Programa Municipio Saludable como principal mecanismo para su implementación.

More than 440 teachers, authorities, and families from Cusco, Apurimac, and Puno took part in experience-sharing sessions of the Suyana Municipal School Strategy “Mi Linda Escuela – Munay Yachay Wasi,” which this year marks its third cycle of work in the region.

The donation, made with the support of the Straumann Group Foundation, will benefit nearly 8,000 residents of the district of Kosñipata who until now had their dental problems treated in a portable field chair.

Suyana Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive promote oral health initiatives benefiting more than 14,000 children from rural schools in the department of La Paz, Bolivia.

The partnership is developed together with the National Education Council of Peru (CNE) and aims to improve learning conditions in rural communities.

The Learning Exchange in Soroti brought together partners to share experiences, strengthen capacities and explore practical solutions across MEAL, agriculture, VSLA and business development.

In partnership with the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, through the Department of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Social Interaction (DIPGIS), Fundación Suyana carried out the agreement signing with 21 scholarship beneficiaries.

Twenty students from the Unidades Académicas Campesonas (UAC) of the…

In a recent interview with Fundraiso, our colleague Valentina Beeler shares insights into Suyana’s approach to building long-term, locally rooted solutions in Rwanda.

Suyana featured in Fundraising Magazin: how Suyana is strengthening access to oral healthcare through partnerships.

Suyana featured in The Philanthropist: exploring how partnerships can improve access to dental care worldwide.

Welcome to the Winter edition of our newsletter! As the year comes to a close, we reflect on Suyana’s journey of consolidation and growth.

Suyana Foundation and Straumann Group Foundation celebrate the first results of their partnership in Peru: a new mobile dental unit and a fully equipped dental office improving access to oral health for rural families in Cusco.

Welcome to the autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter. In this issue, we turn the spotlight on Switzerland, where our projects in education and agriculture are opening doors for individuals and families. Through targeted support, we help people pursue their professional goals and enable farming families to innovate and sustain their livelihoods.

Suyana Foundation and Straumann Group Foundation join forces to strengthen dental services in communities in Cusco and Puno. The initiative will bring care to over 5,000 people through a Dental Care Station and mobile clinics.

Welcome to the summer edition of our quarterly newsletter. This issue highlights our expanding efforts in Rwanda and Uganda, and our work to foster equal access to higher education in Switzerland—each step strengthening resilient, self-reliant communities.

Welcome to the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, where you can find our latest developments and community impact stories.

We are pleased to share the release of our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our impactful initiatives, key milestones, and collaborative partnerships.

In Peru and Bolivia, Yachaq Runas and Satiris blend ancestral knowledge with modern training to drive sustainable development, ensuring lasting impact and resilience in their communities.

Switzerland’s agricultural sector faces rapid change, with many farmers leaving the field due to economic pressures, low returns, and limited prospects. The Suyana Foundation helps farming families in German-speaking Switzerland secure their livelihoods through impactful projects.

Celebrate with us the success of our marketing workshop, where students and teachers from rural Bolivia gained entrepreneurial skills essential for their futures. We are proud to help empowering the next generation of leaders.

We’re excited to share the launch of the Suyana School, where young entrepreneurs from rural Peru are starting their journey towards sustainable success. Discover how this initiative is transforming lives and empowering communities.

We are delighted to announce the release of our 2023 Annual Report, showcasing our impactful initiatives, key milestones, and collaborative partnerships.