While preparation for the project was started in June of 2009, Kachari has debuted as a cohesive enterprise this November. Kachari is presently funded by Yale University through the Gordon Grant, a year-long fellowship that supports projects engaged in some way with the private sector and fostering a heightened awareness of the issues that will shape the business world of the future. Funding consists of the coordinator's living expenses, so that during the first year all profits will be channeled to improve our stock of products, market our services, strengthen our relationship with artisans and expand our support of handicraft development. We are grateful to Yale University and to our supporters for this opportunity to contribute to Ayacucho and to the growing alliance between Development, Business and the Internet.