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Instituto Chaikuni

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Instituto Chaikuni

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We want to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards new direction for development focusing on supporting place-based economies including in the protection …

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We seek to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards a new direction for development focusing on supporting place-based economies comprising of small, …

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Headquarters
Iquitos, Loreto
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We seek to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards a new direction for development focusing on supporting place-based economies comprising of small, locally owned enterprises that function within a community-supported ethical culture to engage people in producing for the needs of the community and its members.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
Peru

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Peru
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 34

Red flags

· All clear
APCI deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Instituto Chaikuni is a registered environment nonprofit based in Iquitos, Loreto, Peru. It is registered with SUNAT (National Tax Authority). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Instituto Chaikuni has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Peru is 34/100.

Instituto Chaikuni is located in Iquitos, Loreto, Peru. Its registered address is Putumayo 993, Peru.

Instituto Chaikuni is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Peru.

Instituto Chaikuni has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by SUNAT. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We want to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards new direction for... Instituto Chaikuni is classified as a environment organization registered in Peru.

Among environment charities registered in Peru: Instituto Chaikuni's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Peru under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mujeres kukama logran que se ratifique fallo histórico que otorga derechos a un río en Perú - Infobae
Oct 2024
www.infobae.com
Preocupa una "creciente demanda" para las ceremonias de ayahuasca en Perú - El Litoral
Oct 2023
www.ellitoral.com
La creciente fascinación por las ceremonias de ayahuasca - DW.com
Oct 2023
www.dw.com
Como un rÍo de tres orillas. Testimoniar en la Amazonía - Servindi
Mar 2023
www.servindi.org
Derrame de petróleo en Perú, conservación del jaguar en Argentina, entrevista sobre hipopótamos y más - Mongabay Latam
Jan 2022
es.mongabay.com
Huellas del petróleo: los derrames que impactan Latinoamérica - Pie de Página
Jan 2022
piedepagina.mx
Loreto: Instituto Chaikuni lanza convocatoria para voluntariado en la Amazonía - Actualidad Ambiental
Aug 2021
www.actualidadambiental.pe
Jóvenes lideresas buscan reivindicar los derechos y participación de mujeres indígenas - Actualidad Ambiental
Aug 2021
www.actualidadambiental.pe
APUS AMAZÓNICOS COMPARTEN SABERES ANCESTRALES - RCR Peru
Aug 2019
www.rcrperu.com
Cuninico: sentencia ratifica que Ministerio de Salud debe atender a afectados por derrame de petróleo - Mongabay Latam
May 2018
es.mongabay.com

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Peer charities

Other environment in Peru, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
SUNAT (Peruvian National Tax Authority)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Instituto Chaikuni

What is Instituto Chaikuni?
Instituto Chaikuni is a environment nonprofit organization based in Iquitos, Peru. Regeneration of degraded landscapes and revitalization of traditional knowledge through permaculture design training and the creation of eco-social entrepreneurship opportunities for indigenous and mestizo communities of the Peruvian Amazon. We want to challenge current models of development, which value life only for its contribution to economic growth and not social and environmental well-being. These models have historically excluded the traditions of local communities as well as ignored the biophysical limits and environmental sustainability of development. Thus, we promote community development that supports and is in alignment with the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions. We are working towards new direction for development focusing on supporting place-based economies including in the protection and regeneration of natural ecosystems and the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions.
Where is Instituto Chaikuni located?
Headquartered in Iquitos, Peru.
Is Instituto Chaikuni trustworthy?
Instituto Chaikuni has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Instituto Chaikuni's website?
https://chaikuni.org
Are donations to Instituto Chaikuni tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Peru under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.