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Help rebuild Pisco after the earthquake of 2007, Huancayo, Peru
Pisco Sin Fronteras is an group that was established one year after the horrific earthquake of 2007. They are slowly rebuilding a town and a community by constructing houses, schools, sanitation units and helping with other projects. Even though it’s been over two years since the disaster and there are still significant numbers without housing and adequate sanitation so lots of work still do.
BELSA - Asociacion Beata Melchorita Saravia, Huancayo, Peru
Located in the chincha province which suffered badly in the earthquake of 2007, this community organisation is working hard to create programs and activities that help children build self esteem and self-worth. They are also working to improve safety and nourishment of the children they work with. Decent Spanish required.
Volunteer with La Casa Hogar Los Gorriones, Huancayo, Peru
This orphanage has been running for over 10 years. It was set up by a Belgium couple and has huge support from former vounteers. There is opportunities to volunteer at the children´s home and also at some other sustainable development projects that they manage.
Niño Luz ONG, Lima, Peru
Working in a poor barrio on the outskirts of Lima, Niño Luz are working to advance the academic and cultural education of children. Non governmental
Volunteer with Intiwawa Niños del Sol, Arequipa, Peru
This is social project based in Arequipa,Peru. The organisation works with women and children who have suffered exploitation and is working to end child labour in the region
Help out with "Traveller not Tourist" in Southern Peru., Arequipa, Peru
This local grassroots organisation based in Arequipa work to organise projects for volunteers in local school building/maintenance projects and also orphanage work.
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