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Quechua knowledge exchange for indigenous communities

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes)

Yachay Chhalaku, meaning exchange of knowledge in Quechua, is a Bolivian NGO founded in 2002 in the municipality of Sacaba, Cochabamba, by Jose Antonio Garcia and Marga Mair. It works on intercultural social change and the empowerment of indigenous and peasant communities, with programs spanning education, environment, and gender and generational equity.

Founded
Headquarters
Cochabamba
Foundation type
National NGO
Operating in
Bolivia

Verified registration

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

SISONG Registered

Mission

To empower indigenous and peasant communities through intercultural knowledge exchange, education and equity work.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Bolivia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Yachay Chhalaku (Quechua for 'exchange of knowledge') is a Bolivian NGO founded in 2002 in the municipality of Sacaba, Cochabamba, by Jose Antonio Garcia and Marga Mair. It works on intercultural social change, indigenous-peasant community empowerment, education, environment and gender …

Yachay Chhalaku (Quechua for 'exchange of knowledge') is a Bolivian NGO founded in 2002 in the municipality of Sacaba, Cochabamba, by Jose Antonio Garcia and Marga Mair. It works on intercultural social change, indigenous-peasant community empowerment, education, environment and gender and generational equity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Bolivia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
Peer average: 45

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 87 community development charities in Bolivia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Bolivia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Bolivia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
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  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Bolivia. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration on the SISONG national NGO register, which means it is on Bolivia's national register of NGOs kept by the Ministry of Development Planning (the currently-valid national NGOs list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Bolivia is 44/100.

Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Bolivia. It operates as a National NGO. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) holds registration on the SISONG national NGO register, which means it is on Bolivia's national register of NGOs kept by the Ministry of Development Planning (the currently-valid national NGOs list); this is a registration record, not a quality rating. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Yachay Chhalaku, meaning exchange of knowledge in Quechua, is a Bolivian NGO founded in 2002 in the municipality of Sacaba, Cochabamba, by Jose Antonio Garcia and Marga Mair. It works on intercultural social change and the empowerment of indigenous and peasant communities, with programs spanning education, environment, and gender and generational equity. Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) is classified as a community development organization registered in Bolivia. The organization was founded in 2002.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bolivia, Plurinational State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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President

Officers & trustees (8)

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Cause areas in Bolivia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 87
Education 41
Environment 28
Human Services 25
Advocacy & Civil Rights 20
Health 18
Arts & Culture 12
Youth Development 10
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Most common causes in Bolivia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 179
Women 131
Environment 107
Agriculture 91
Health 85
Human Rights 76
Children 46
Arts & Culture 45
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Data sources

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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 10, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 11, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes)

What is Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes)?
Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) is a community development national ngo based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Yachay Chhalaku, meaning exchange of knowledge in Quechua, is a Bolivian NGO founded in 2002 in the municipality of Sacaba, Cochabamba, by Jose Antonio Garcia and Marga Mair. It works on intercultural social change and the empowerment of indigenous and peasant communities, with programs spanning education, environment, and gender and generational equity.
When was Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) founded?
Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) was founded in 2002.
Where is Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) located?
Headquartered in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Is Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) trustworthy?
Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes)'s website?
https://yachay.org.bo
Are donations to Organización no Gubernamental "Yachay Chhalaku" (Intercambio de Saberes) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bolivia 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.