In spite of all the problems outside our refuge, spring still comes in October in our part of the southern hemisphere. Here the children are enjoying gathering some of our new crops of bananas, yucca, sweet potatoes and more: and also having a celebratory pachamanca to welcome the first day Continue Reading
News from Peru
Fiestas Patrias
Fiestas Patrias on July 28th mark a celebration of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821, that’s 200 years ago.
Keeping safe inside the refuge
One of our watchwords for our children has always been ‘Shelter and Safety’ (Casa hogar y Seguridad) and our refuge has often been described as an oasis in the desert; never more important than during the coronavirus pandemic which Peru– and South America in general– is suffering severely. We have been continuing our work with the children and Continue Reading
Helping out in the world beyond our refuge
Within the realms of the possible we are able from time to time to continue the distribution of staple food supplies to the community outside our refuge-albeit for now not involving the children. Conditions are frequently dire and the need is increasing on a daily basis. Please make a donation via Continue Reading
Like all charities we need maximum support at this difficult time
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have now ‘lost’ several of our regular UK fundraising events. Throughout this period we have still been caring for our most disadvantaged children, and with our loyal staff providing non-stop care, support and comfort. Activities have included the start of the ‘national distance learning’ Continue Reading
And, yes, we have some bananas!
Plums too! Our kitchen garden is definitely bearing fruit in these difficult times in our refuge. Please do support us in whatever way you can! You might like to look back at an earlier story including about how our bananas began their journey! Project Peru is growing and growing
Carry on at the refuge!
With Peru in complete lock-down, including a night-time curfew, borders, schools and all non-essential services closed and with limited internal transport, Project Peru continues to offer food, clothes, shelter, education, health and fun in the safe, green haven that is our refuge. A huge thank you to all our incredible Continue Reading
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
Staff and children helping to celebrate El Día Internacional de la Mujer by sharing cakes donated to us by a local supplier among members of the local community near our refuge…a ‘once-a-year’ treat! Also see ‘Women in Peru’ Please help us to do our bit to support the people we Continue Reading
Distributing food baskets to some of the poorest areas near the refuge
Our staff with some of the children visited some of the poorest local shanty town communities near us to donate food parcels. This helps all round by giving our children a sense of responsibility too.
Project Peru-musical experiences across borders
In February 2020 we thoroughly enjoyed a visit from the internationally known pianist Panos Karan who came to the refuge on the back of his visit to Lima for a performance of classical and modern music arranged by the British Peruvian Cultural Association in the ‘Teatro Británico‘. He came with some of the young Continue Reading
Summer-time at the refuge
The start of the calendar year brings Summer to our refuge. Considering where we started in this desert landscape … … we have been able successfully to bring flowers, and even butterflies, to the desert … but apart from funding the direct costs of our children’s refuge we always need Continue Reading
Spring comes to the refuge
Spring comes towards the end of the calendar year in our part of the southern hemisphere. Here the children are enjoying gathering some of our new crop of camomile, lettuce, radishes, carrots, chives and tomatoes and also having a celebratory Sports day and a fiesta to welcome Spring.
Project Peru goes to the ‘Parapanamericanos’
The Panamerican and Parapanamerican Games games were held in Lima in July-August 2019 involving 30 North, Central and South American and Caribbean countries. The older children were invited by the British Embassy to watch a match between Peru and Costa Rica in the disabled sport Golbol or Goalball: this is Continue Reading
Another new outlet for some of our donated goods
As another new outlet for some of our donated goods, staff members took a long trip overland to the north of Peru via Piura and then inland to the province of Huancabamba in the northern Andes near the border with Ecuador to deliver warm clothing, shoes, blankets, and walking frames Continue Reading
Volunteer with Project Peru in Peru?
Planning ahead for later?: provisional enquiries welcome at at all times We can arrange tailored volunteer placements in our project in Peru for volunteers of all ages and would welcome volunteers this year and beyond. We can be quite flexible, so just enquire and we can discuss it with you! Continue Reading