CATA | Group Involvement

Chilla

This expansive 26 hectare site is planned to become the new main academic campus of Colegio Adventista Túpac Amaru (CATA). This former llama farm has room to grow a leading institution of Seventh-day Adventist education. It is positioned to serve as an “outpost center” from which to work the city, which is visible in the distance and expected to surround the site within the next decade or two. This is a place that can model best practices in urban growth, healthy living, and Christ-centered community.

Ayagachi

This peaceful 18 hectare location is planned to become the new agricultural learning center and working farm, inspired by Ellen White’s counsel to recognize the power of agricultural working Christian education. With sweeping views of the Altiplano mountains, it is a place where local and sustainable agricultural practices can be cultivated, tested, and advanced. The vision includes growing food for the CATA cafeteria, on the Chilla site, and ministry through agritourism.

Tujsi

This dramatic 3 hectare property is planned to house a spiritual retreat center overlooking Lake Titicaca. The majestic views and micro-climate are perfect for youth activities, inspired fellowship, agricultural learning, and aquaculture. This is a place where one can get away from the urban setting and relax in nature. Located near the village of Escallani, the retreat center is also envisioned to yield rental income to help sustain its operation.

Ccacachi

This 1.3 hectare site, located in Juliaca, Peru, is to be a health ministry and outreach campus. This is a place where health needs can be met: dental work, physical therapy and rehabilitation, as well as education about nutrition and healthy lifestyles. The Lake Titicaca Mission already operates the Ccacachi church here, which has worked to build trust in the community. The Ccacachi project, designed primarily between myself and fellow classmate Ian Greene during the fall semester 2018, will hopefully patent a style of architecture for this booming city that the people of Juliaca can call their own.