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I transmit you a message from José Petsa, a young indigenous Awajun 33 years of age, who we know very well. José has accomplished the feat of creating a small orphanage in the midst of the Amazon forest, housing and providing for abandoned children and orphans of his indigenous tribe.
Having lost his father at the age of 11, he promised himself that in his adult life, he will be helping children with a similar fate.
2. for amounts over 500 USD , or if you prefer another transfer method , we have several options from which:
* to make a bank donation to the French account of Terre de Vie, a friend association is supporting us for fundraising,
*and other options more (click here to download a PDF with all the options of payment and bank details ).
Each contribution will be appreciated with a symbolic gift sent by José Petsa.
José is an exceptional individual, his courageous initiative being unique and serving as an example for other young indigenous people. This is why we are engaged at his side and invite you to do the same.
Thank you for distributing this message to all your friends.
Thank you for your solidarity and affection.
Jacques Mabit.
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In spite of initially modest Spanish skills and the challenges of a poliomyelitis affecting his left leg and his growth, he left for the Peruvian coast at the age of 16 and managed to become a computer technician.
He subsequently left his "career" in Lima, returning to the isolated place in the forest in order to meet his childhood promise. Since 2004, he has been dedicating himself to this project by his own means, raising about a dozen of children. Several have completed secondary school and a few of them have gone to Iquitos for university or technical studies, in order to return to support their families and community later on.
He has met numerous difficulties during these years (houses that got burnt down, hurricane, disfavor of community members) and has been facing them with great courage and persistence. After the repeated loss of "houses" (huts, more adequately), he decided to build facilities made of more solid materials.
Together with a group of friends we have been helping him during these times. Since 2-3 years however, we cannot find the necessary funding needed to finish the 40% of the construction left to build. This is why José is addressing you in this video. (for choosing English subtitles click on the gear-wheel icon ("settings") on the bottom right-hand side and select the language of your choice: English, French)