About Us | Caiman House | Our Story & Team

Our Mission

A Community-Owned Social Enterprise

Caiman House Incorporated (CHI) is a Guyanese non-profit (registration #10090) partnering with Rupununi Learners Foundation, a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit. Together, we operate a community-owned social enterprise focused on environmental conservation.

Our work combines wildlife research, education, economic development, and cultural preservation - bringing together needs and resources from participants in both hemispheres through continuous dialogue and authentic relationships.

Philosophy

Our Approach

We believe that acceptance, support, trust, compassion, gratitude, and love are sensitive instruments that guide effective development work. We understand development fundamentally as human development - not imposing external solutions, but supporting local choice, curiosity, and creativity.

Research

Long-term wildlife studies advancing science

Education

Community literacy and learning programs

Development

Sustainable economic opportunities

Preservation

Cultural heritage and conservation

What We Do

Our Programs

Yupukari Public Library

Founded in 2005, the library has transformed educational outcomes in the village. Pass rates rose from near zero to 86%, demonstrating the power of community-driven literacy programs.

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Wabbani Crafts

Traditional Macushi craftsmanship creating sustainable artisan livelihoods. Every purchase supports craftspeople while preserving cultural heritage.

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Research Station

Long-term wildlife studies on black caiman, jaguar populations, river turtles, and Macushi ethnobotany. Guests can participate in real scientific fieldwork.

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