06/03/2026
This is Abias.
He grew up in Chapi, one of the most remote communities in Peru’s Amazon, where opportunities for young people have historically been limited.
Today, he leads the production team at NUGKUI, a community-owned enterprise transforming bananas into products sold across Peru.
He is one of eleven young Awajun entrepreneurs now helping run the enterprise their community built.
Every dollar raised through June 12 is matched up to $5,000 to help support more opportunities like his.
Support NUGKUI: https://www.codespa-america.org/turning-waste-into-opportunity