Peru Total Projects: 144
Project Spending: $176,657

Previously the heart of the Incan Empire, Peru has maintained a strong indigenous cultural character although the country today is home to a wide-ranging population that encompasses Amerindian-, European-, African-, and Asian-descended communities. Of all of the Andean countries, Peru is geographically the largest and this diversity is seen in the nation’s mix of desert, alpine, and tropical zones. In spite of economic growth under the rule of Alberto Fujimori, intense political repression during his administration as well as the violence committed by a Maoist insurgency, Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path), fostered domestic tension that prevented the level of economic advancement seen in neighboring countries. Although an economic boom has led to widespread increases in the quality of life since that period, a third of Peruvians are poor and must contend with erratic quality of public services, namely water and sanitation, particularly in rural areas where open defecation remains an issue and negatively affects human health.

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Cabuyal Youth Soccer Club

Cabuyal Youth Soccer Club

Peru
2011
Women For Change - CDF

Women For Change - CDF

Peru
2014
Youth Camp VALOR, Varones Adolescentes Lideres Para el Organizacion y Responsibilidad [Adolescent Male Leaders for Organization and Responsibility]

Youth Camp VALOR, Varones Adolescentes Lideres Para el Organizacion y Responsibilidad [Adolescent Male Leaders for Organization and Responsibility]

Peru
2012
Lemon City Science Fair

Lemon City Science Fair

Peru
2011
White Winged Fun Zone

White Winged Fun Zone

Peru
2011
A trek to Remember - 25km to Environmental awareness and a hot bath

A trek to Remember - 25km to Environmental awareness and a hot bath

Peru
2011
The "Where Are We?" Project

The "Where Are We?" Project

Peru
2011
Healthy Homes Eliminating Indoor Pollution

Healthy Homes Eliminating Indoor Pollution

Peru
2011
Healthy Homes with Ecological Bathrooms

Healthy Homes with Ecological Bathrooms

Peru
2011
Callao Adolescent Sexual Health Project

Callao Adolescent Sexual Health Project

Peru
2010
Bemelsa Health Education & Access Series

Bemelsa Health Education & Access Series

Peru
2010
Developing Youth Leadership in Chingoyape, Peru

Developing Youth Leadership in Chingoyape, Peru

Peru
2010
Ninos y Ninas, Adolescentes Lideres Unidos para El Cambio: Aprendizaje diversificado en un Ambiente Interactivo (Children and Adolescent Leaders United for the Change: Diversified Learning in an Interactive Environment)

Ninos y Ninas, Adolescentes Lideres Unidos para El Cambio: Aprendizaje diversificado en un Ambiente Interactivo (Children and Adolescent Leaders United for the Change: Diversified Learning in an Interactive Environment)

Peru
2010

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