QuinuaQ, a Touristic Training Center
and restaurant that offers employment
and internship opportunities for young
people who have been trained through
Mama Alice’s educational courses and
vocational programs. The center and
restaurant provide sustainable employment
while simultaneously investing in the
local community. Profits from the social
enterprise are donated to the psychosocial
and educational programs run by Mama
Alice, which guarantees a sustainable and
independent future for their organization.
Frederique was selected for her
outstanding global philanthropic efforts
from a group of nearly 1,500 applicants.
Only one Honoree per year is selected for
the Education Award.
Classroom in
Ayacucho, Peru
“Children in Peru mainly know darkness. They
have never felt the value of their lives,” said
Frederique Kallen during her award acceptance
speech. “Mama Alice shines a great light on them.
They are beautiful, they are funny, they are strong.
They have the right to study and the right to a
future. Most importantly, they are loved.”
With the first three years of grant funding provided
by World of Children and underwritten by the
Manchester Charitable Foundation, more than
4,000 children will be directly impacted through
programs run by Mama Alice. Students will be
provided with after-school programming, social-
emotional development, and school supplies to
attend school. With this increased support, Mama
Alice aims to improve each student’s performance,
their communication and social skills, and
positively impact their self-image to help reduce
social problems and break through the ongoing
cycle of conflict and poverty.
Students in Ayacucho, Peru participate in Mama
Alice’s after-school educational programs
“We are honored to have a partner for our
Education Award like the Manchester Charitable
Foundation,” said World of Children Co-Founder
Harry Leibowitz. “The foundation’s commitment
to children, their rights and their education is
humbling and demonstrates the very best of
corporate philanthropy.”
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