Chile

Chile has received much praise for its economic development and educational achievement, with the nation on the verge of obtaining a “developed economy” status. Despite this, there are large portions of the country’s population that have not benefited from these improvements. This is particularly true of Chile’s indigenous peoples, who often have no other choice than to assimilate and leave their cultures behind.

Lebu, Bio-Bio Region

Chile’s “City of the Wind,” Lebu is a picturesque fishing town on the southern Atlantic coast. Founded in 1862, it is a town brimming with talent among its indigenous population. Many families were devastated by the earthquake of 2010 and forced to relocate to towns further inland, and those who remained are still rebuilding and struggling to obtain support and opportunity from the Chilean government. These enterprising participants are whom we seek to empower, as they fight to preserve their culture and protect their futures.

SKImfi

SKI Charities is paving the way for SKImfi projects to take place at this site. There are several individuals currently applying to the program to engage in a variety of businesses, focused on the indigenous American population that resides in Lebu. We intend to offer our participants access to a system that will give them opportunities to compete fully in their nation’s economy, while maintaining their ways of life.