Dear friends and family around the world,

We extend an invitation to be part of a cause that transcends borders and unites cultures: this is our second youth exchange with Native peoples from North and South America, "Across the Americas," which will take place this July and August 2025 in New Mexico. This exciting project seeks to continue strengthening, revaluing, preserving, and sharing the rich ancestral traditions that are the essence of our communities.

A Journey of Connection and Learning

"Across the Americas" is a great opportunity for Indigenous youth from North and South America to continue interweaving through music, dance, traditions, stories, customs, and other legacies of ancestral wisdom. In a world that seems to move ever faster, it's crucial to stop and remember where we come from. With your support, we can bring Indigenous youth from North and South America together to continue sharing the legacy inherited by our ancestors.

Why is it important?

1. Cultural Strengthening and Resilience: youth connect with their roots and become ambassadors, protectors as cultural bearers of their own cultures.

2. Shared Values: fosters recognition of shared values ​​such as respect for nature, ancestral wisdom, and the importance of community.

3. Union and Solidarity: In a divided world, this exchange promotes union and collaboration between cultures that share a rich and diverse history and, despite being geographically distant, share a common sense that connects us.

How You Can Help

Your contribution helps make this exchange possible, so that Indigenous Quechua youth from Peru and Indigenous communities of New Mexico can engage with each other in an enriching exchange. This campaign, combined with funds raised through benefits, events, and grants, will cover travel costs, accommodations, and cultural activities.

Monetary Donations: Every financial contribution is crucial to reaching our goal.

Outreach: Help us spread the word by sharing this campaign with your friends and family.

Corporate Sponsorships: If you represent a company, consider sponsoring part of the trip.

Achievements and Impacts of the First “Across the Americas” Exchange 2023

1. Inspires a global youth movement to elevate and reignite Indigenous wisdom, amplify youth identities, and reconnect us.

2. The first “Across the Americas” exchange has motivated Indigenous youth from New Mexico to visit us in Peru and participate in the 21st International Indigenous Gathering “Inti Raymi 2024,” promoted by our Ñawpa Ñan Cultural Community.

3. Fosters leadership practices and cultural promotion that revitalize and deepen language, traditions, and practices.

4. Promotes skills to activate a network of Indigenous youth leaders who steward vision planning for the continuation of Indigenous wisdom,

Impact of Your Contribution

By donating, you are not only helping youth live a transformative experience, but you are also contributing to the continued resilience of cultural legacy that will inspire future generations, as each youth who participates in “Across the Americas” returns to their community with new perspectives, skills, and challenges, enriching their community. Together, we can make a significant difference and celebrate the cultural diversity that unites us.

Join us on this journey and be part of the change! Together, we can keep ancient traditions alive and create a more connected future.

With gratitude,

Aspen Mirabal and "Across the Americas"