Our Work in Peru
Volunteers promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors and engagement in community service by working with local youth and community members to carry out the following activities:
I. Community Service: Collaborate with community members in the implementation of small-scale community initiatives (e.g. building a community library, repainting a school, or organizing a cultural festival).
II.Extracurricular activities: Facilitate a variety of games and lessons for children and organize community fairs focused on community health topics.
About our Partners in Peru
Ministry of Health (MINSA) – Peru: AMIGOS works with the Department of Promoción de la Salud, a branch of MINSA, which encourages community participation and skills development in the delivery health services.
CECADE the Training Center for Development, provides vocational training for community members in the region of Yaurisque in the Department of Cusco, Peru. Areas of vocational training include carpentry, sustainable agriculture, crafts and small enterprise development. CECADE also provides training and support for teachers in elementary and high schools throughout the region.
University of Cusco, Peru - Hatun Ñan: The Hatun Ñan Program provides academic support for students of indigenous origin (Quechua, Aymara, and Amazónico) studying in the San Antonio Abad National University of Cusco. Students in this program are prepared to support AMIGOS volunteers in leading extracurricular activities and welcome volunteers to their campus for a shadow day.
Plan has been working in Peru since 1994, opening up and supporting the access of poor and marginalised children to basic rights like health, education, participation and sustainable livelihoods.
Our work benefits more than half a million people in more than 300 communities.
We work with children, and their communities and local autorities to identify central issues and produce positive change.
FURTHER ACTIONS
Involving youth from across the Americas
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