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Volunteer Voices Peru

Alumnus Recalls Peru Daily Volunteering Schedule as “An Unforgettable Adventure”

Peru Volunteer Mark Bierbaum says each day working with the children of Sagrada Familia is “building on community goals and being part of something larger.” Read on for his description of a typical day’s volunteering schedule in Peru. By Mark Bierbaum After our volunteer service in Peru, I would often get the question, “what was […]

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January 10, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Development Impact Ecuador, Peru

School Environments Improve With the Service and Resources of Volunteers

Volunteers and teachers with new mural and renovated exterior of early childhood development Center #1 in ecuador

According to UNESCO, half of Latin American fifteen-year-olds can’t achieve minimum reading proficiency. That is, they’re able to read, but fail to understand what they read. This is one of many sad outcomes of inadequate infrastructure, lack of school supplies, untrained teachers, unsanitary facilities among other deficiencies in school environments in struggling communities. We asked […]

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January 6, 2021/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, News and Updates Peru

Children With So Little Share Big Love With a Weary World

Children in Peru dancing at the Sagrada Familia children's community with volunteers during Christmas season

In the midst of all the challenges of 2020 and a seemingly never-ending pandemic, our community partner in Peru, Sagrada Familia children’s home, sends a Christmas video message to all Global Volunteers alumni and supporters. by Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar Full of hope and meaning, this message lifts me up and remind us all […]

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December 21, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania

Children are Fed with Volunteer Assistance in Grateful Communities

Volunteers Hugh & Sandy Neville feed toddlers at the Day Care center in the Sagrada Familia children's home in Peru.

Ending hunger is one of the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).  Global Volunteers offers four essential services in partner communities in Ecuador, Peru, and Tanzania, toward reaching this SDG. Read on to learn how short-term volunteers help support child nutrition so youth can reach their full potential. Adequate child nutrition ensures healthier bodies and […]

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November 24, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Ecuador, Greece, Peru

Children are Mentored in Meaningful Service Projects

volunteers talk to girls in Peru

Mentoring children of all ages around the world is a meaningful assignment for volunteers from all backgrounds. Drawing on their own experiences and compassion, volunteers can make a significant difference in the lives of youth in as little as one or two weeks. Read on to learn how volunteers of diverse backgrounds and life experiences […]

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November 15, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Peru

Young Voices from Peru: Alexander

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This fifth story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, is about Alexander Ramos. He’s grateful for the chance to go to college, and doesn’t complain about the difficulties life has presented him – choosing to prepare himself to contribute to society using […]

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October 28, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, News and Updates Peru

Young Voices from Peru: Rosita

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This fourth story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, is about Rosita Betel Durán. Just like many others in Peru, Rosita’s education has been delayed due to the pandemic, but she still looks ahead with hope. Above: Rosita working in the kitchen […]

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September 28, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Partners' Stories Peru

Community Partner Conducts Life-Giving Event in Peru

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Global Volunteers’ ongoing support inspired community partner Sagrada Familia to tackle a critical issue in Peru currently: The lack of oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients. Using their talents, the resident children held an online fundraising event to help supply their neighbors oxygen, for free. Thanks to all the volunteers who supported this effort! Sagrada Familia […]

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September 24, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact, News and Updates Peru

Young Voices from Peru: Yorki

High school graduate yorki lima peru

This third story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, features Yorki Paisij Ollarce. Yorki talks to Peru Community Manager Daniel Salazar about his childhood as part of this large community, and his hopes for a career. Yorki, what was your journey to […]

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September 15, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Development Impact Peru

“We Must Keep Our Focus on the Future,” Advises Global Volunteers Peru Partner

Global Volunteers Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar has been working closely (while keeping a safe physical distance) with our Peru Partner Miguel Rodríguez throughout the pandemic to ensure Global Volunteers’ projects continue. Most recently, he helped Miguel purchase fresh food to be delivered to the children and teachers in quarantine inside the Sagrada Familia Community. […]

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September 11, 2020/by Michele Gran
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