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People, not stones

The Sustainable Preservation Initiative (SPI) seeks to preserve the world's cultural heritage by providing sustainable economic opportunities to poor communities where endangered archaeological sites are located. SPI believes the best way to preserve cultural heritage is creating or supporting locally-owned businesses whose success is tied to that preservation.

Announcements

• SPI's paradigm and crowd funding campaign featured in Newsweek's The Daily Beast!

• SPI would like to thank all contributors to our recent crowd funding campaign
• Den un vistazo a la nueva versión en español de nuestro sitio Web. Visit the new Spanish version of our website.
• The work of SPI-sponsored local artisans is now available on NOVICA! BROWSE AND BUY HERE.
• SPI is Currently Accepting Grant Applications! For more information, click here.
• PEOPLE NOT STONES - The Official Blog of SPI! Stay updated on SPI News by visiting our blog.

Current Project: Chotuna-Chornancap, Peru

Due to the success of our recent People Not Stones 2013 crowd funding campaign, work at our new project site Chotuna-Chornancap, Peru is now underway. SPI has begun to alleviate poverty through economic development and save the site of Chotuna, home to a stunning 235-acre monumental temple complex. Read more >>

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