Location Limoncarro, Guadalupe, La Libertad, Peru Community Description Limoncarro is a small coastal town in northern Peru with a population of about 5,000 people. It is primarily an agricultural community that grows mainly corn and rice crops. Most families live in houses made of adobe bricks, with dirt floors and cook their meals with firewood. […]
Location San Bartolomé, Huarochirí District, Lima Province, Perú Community Description San Bartolomé is a community of about 1,200 people located at the base of the western slope of the Andes Mountains, about 55 kilometers from Lima, at an altitude of 5,250 ft. The town’s extension is 54,335 m². Water is scarce for domestic and agricultural […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Katelyn Meehan. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to replace the broken water pump and service the septic tank at the school. Katelyn reports: This project was a great success due to the involvement and cooperation […]
Location Community of Tomas, province of Yauyos, department of Lima, Peru Community Description Tomas is a small community located at approximately 3,400 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The community is also located in the natural protected area “Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos Cochas.” Although the last official population count, which came […]
Location Pampa Larga, Cascas district, Gran Chimu province, La Libertad department, Peru Community Description Cascas is located north-east of the department capital of Trujillo, and can be reached by a three-hour bus ride. The community that will be served by this project is a “caserio” called Pampa Large, which is located about 15 minutes south-east […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Kristen Gunther graduate student at the Loma Linda University School of Public Health. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to improve one community spring in Parina by building a protective structure and a cement catchment box. The protected spring […]
Location Piscopampa, Mache District, Otuzco Province, La Libertad Department, Perú Community Description Piscopampa, a satellite community of Lluin, is located in the mountains of La Libertad at an altitude of approximately 3,350 meters (11,000 feet). It has a population of approximately 250, with about 50 households. Nearly half of the population is below the age […]
Location Bujama, Mala, Lima, Peru Community Description Bujama is a small town of about 1,500 inhabitants, located directly on the coast, about an hour south of the capital city of Lima. Bujama is historically a fishing community. However, in recent years, due to the increase in summer tourism in the region, the area has expanded […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Carolyn Booth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide running water to the Pedro Ruiz Gallo 10785 School by purchasing and installing an electric pump. Carolyn reports: I am writing to thank you for funding […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Olivia Bevacqua. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to provide a public bathroom and shower at the community soccer field. Olivia reports: This project was a great success due to the strong commitment and dependability of […]