In partnership with Bwiti elders, Stone West supports the replanting of iboga in Ntaan and surrounding villages—restoring balance to the land while protecting the medicine’s future for generations to come.

Each ceremony creates work and sustenance for village members, ensuring that ancestral traditions continue to thrive through shared responsibility, cultural preservation, and reciprocal exchange.

Through donations and hands-on collaboration, Stone West helps repair spiritual clinics, improve community spaces, and support local schools—strengthening the foundations of daily life in Bwiti villages.

Supporting the continuation of Q’ero traditions through direct collaboration with elders and spiritual teachers. Stone West helps ensure that ancient rituals, healing arts, and oral histories are passed down to future generations.

Developing cross-cultural learning exchanges and educational initiatives that honor Q’ero cosmology, textile arts, and ceremonial practices—creating bridges between Andean wisdom and modern seekers.

Providing scholarship support for individuals called to study or apprentice within the Q’ero lineage, fostering authentic transmission of knowledge and equitable opportunities for cultural exchange.

Building relationships with local families and leaders in Matancitas through ongoing dialogue, shared projects, and community participation alongside ETÉREO’s flagship retreat and research center, the founding affiliate of Stone West.

Collaborating with local stewards to protect the natural ecosystems surrounding Matancitas—supporting native planting, erosion prevention, and community clean-up efforts that address waste and preserve the desert’s vitality for generations to come.

Providing donations and resources to local schools, helping improve access to education and enhancing the learning environment for children in the region.