activities · 41
what they do
direct service · 35
- Annual English Camp Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingHolds an annual English camp every January for over 600 children, combining English language instruction with religious education.
- Annual English Camp Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingHolds an annual English camp every January for over 600 children, combining language instruction with religious education to support cognitive and spiritual development.
- Build Homes for Impoverished Families Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionConstructs brick and mortar homes through its "Huts to Homes" program, replacing inadequate housing made of cardboard and scrap lumber for impoverished families.
- Christmas Basket DistributionConducts an annual Christmas Basket Drive in Flores de Villa, Peru, distributing baskets filled with food, hygiene items, small gifts, and toys to families in need; each basket costs $50 to provide.
- Christmas Basket DistributionConducts an annual Christmas Basket Drive in Flores de Villa, Peru, distributing baskets filled with food, hygiene items, small gifts, and essential supplies to families in need; each basket costs $50 to assemble and deliver.
- Community Infrastructure Improvement Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs SupportFacilitates access to land titles, electricity, water, and sewage systems for residents in Flores de Villa, improving living conditions and public health outcomes.
- Community Infrastructure Improvement Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs SupportFacilitates access to land titles, electricity, water, and sewage systems for residents in Flores de Villa, directly improving living conditions and public health outcomes in underserved communities.
- Community Partnership Development Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs SupportEstablishes community partnerships in Flores de Villa through collaborative efforts with local families to improve living conditions and implement life-changing programs.
- Conduct Annual English Camp Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingHolds an annual English camp every January for over 600 children, offering English instruction and religious education.
- Distribute Christmas BasketsAnnually distributes Christmas baskets filled with food, small gifts, and essential items to families in need in Flores de Villa, Peru. These baskets cost $50 each and also include nonperishable food, hygiene items, and toys for impoverished families.
- Distribute Christmas BasketsConducts an annual Christmas Basket Drive in Flores de Villa, Peru, distributing baskets filled with food, small gifts, and essential items to families in need. Each basket costs $50.
- Early Childhood Stimulation CentersOperates early childhood stimulation centers, including "Playing & Learning Together," for children aged 1–4 years (and as young as 4 months), providing developmentally appropriate activities, nutritional meals, and parent training under the oversight of a psychologist.
- Early Childhood Stimulation ServicesOperates an early childhood stimulation center ("Playing & Learning Together") for children aged 1–4 years (and separately for children 4 months to 3 years), providing developmentally appropriate activities, nutritional meals, and parent training under psychological oversight.
- Education Support Initiatives Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds annually to provide school supplies, uniforms, shoes, desks, and facility upgrades for children and schools in the community, supporting access to education for underserved populations.
- Education Support and School Development Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds annually to provide school supplies, uniforms, shoes for children, and supports local schools with desks, supplies, or facility upgrades.
- Elderly Feeding and Bible Study ProgramOperates an elderly feeding program that facilitates intergenerational relationships, holds weekly Bible study meetings in Aymara, Quechua, and Spanish, and provides basic necessities, including one nutritious lunch per month.
- Elderly Feeding and Bible Study ProgramOperates a feeding program for the elderly that includes weekly Bible study meetings in Aymara, Quechua, and Spanish, along with providing one nutritious lunch per month to support health and foster intergenerational relationships.
- Elderly Feeding and Support ProgramOperates a feeding program for the elderly that includes weekly Bible study meetings in Aymara, Quechua, and Spanish, and provides one nutritious lunch per month, fostering intergenerational relationships.
- Elderly Feeding and Support ProgramOperates an elderly feeding program that facilitates intergenerational relationships, holds weekly Bible study meetings in Aymara, Quechua, and Spanish, and provides basic necessities including one nutritious lunch per month.
- Facilitate Community Infrastructure Development Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs SupportFacilitates connections for residents in Flores de Villa to secure land titles, electricity, water, and sewage, thereby improving health conditions and living standards.
- Huts to Homes Housing Program Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionBuilds durable brick and mortar homes to replace temporary shelters made of cardboard and scrap materials in impoverished communities, improving long-term housing stability and safety.
- Huts to Homes Housing Program Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionBuilds durable brick and mortar homes to replace temporary structures made of cardboard and scrap materials in Flores de Villa through its "Huts to Homes" program.
- Improve Community Infrastructure Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs SupportFacilitates connections to secure land titles, electricity, water, and sewage for residents in Flores de Villa, and builds brick and mortar homes through its "Huts to Homes" program to replace inadequate housing.
- Medical Post Operations Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionOperates a Medical Post serving 45,000 people living in poverty or extreme poverty in Flores de Villa, treating a wide range of conditions including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and medical emergencies; the clinic was established to address malnutrition and disease and was transitioned to Peruvian leadership in 2019.
- Medical Post Operations Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionOperates a Medical Post serving 45,000 people living in poverty or extreme poverty in Flores de Villa, treating a wide range of infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and medical emergencies; the clinic was established to address malnutrition and disease and was transitioned to Peruvian leadership in 2019.
- Operate Early Childhood Stimulation CentersOperates early childhood stimulation centers, including "Playing & Learning Together," providing free and subsidized services for children aged 4 months to 4 years, offering developmentally appropriate activities, nutritional meals, and parent training.
- Operate Early Childhood Stimulation CentersOperates early childhood stimulation centers, including "Playing & Learning Together," providing free and subsidized services for children aged 4 months to 3 years and 1-4 years, respectively. These centers offer developmentally appropriate activities under psychologist oversight, provide nutritional meals for children, and offer training for parents.
- Operate Medical Post Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionOperates a Medical Post that serves patients from an area with 45,000 people living in poverty or extreme poverty, addressing various conditions including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and emergencies. The administration of this Medical Clinic was transferred to Peruvian leadership in 2019.
- Operate Youth Homes and Sponsorship Programs Residential Care for Orphaned and Vulnerable ChildrenOperates homes for at-risk youth, including Casa San Juan for boys and Casa Darling for teenage girls, providing safe housing, religious education, vocational training, life skills, and medical/dental care. The organization is also building Casa America to expand housing for teenage girls.
- Provide Medical Services Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionOperates a Medical Post that serves patients from an area with 45,000 people living in poverty or extreme poverty, addressing various conditions including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and emergencies. The administration of the Medical Clinic was transferred to Peruvian leadership in 2019.
- Provide Residential Care and Vocational Training for At-Risk Youth Residential Care for Orphaned and Vulnerable ChildrenOperates homes like Casa San Juan for boys and Casa Darling for teenage girls, providing safe housing, religious education, life skills, emotional counseling, medical/dental care, and vocational training to prevent them from living on the streets. The organization is also building Casa America to expand its reach to more teenage girls.
- Provide School Supplies and Facility Upgrades Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds annually to provide school supplies, uniforms, and shoes for children, and to support local community schools with desks, supplies, or facility upgrades.
- Support Education Classroom & School Supplies FundraisingRaises funds annually for school supplies, uniforms, shoes, and facility upgrades for children in local community schools, and holds an annual English camp for over 600 children.
- Youth Housing and Development Programs Residential Care for Orphaned and Vulnerable ChildrenProvides safe housing and holistic development for at-risk youth in Lima through multiple homes including Casa San Juan (for boys), Casa Darling (for girls in extreme poverty), and the new Casa America; programs include religious education, vocational training, life skills, health care, and community service.
- Youth Housing and Development Programs Residential Care for Orphaned and Vulnerable ChildrenProvides safe housing and holistic development for at-risk youth in Lima through programs such as Casa San Juan (for boys), Casa Darling (for girls from extreme poverty), and the construction of Casa America to expand services to more teenage girls; includes religious education, vocational training, life skills, and community service.
capacity building · 6
- Community Health Education Community Health Worker TrainingTrains Health Promoters to educate the community on hygiene and nutrition.
- Community Health Education Community Health Worker TrainingTrains Health Promoters to educate the community on hygiene and nutrition, contributing to improved public health.
- Community Health Promoter Training Community Health Worker TrainingTrains local Health Promoters to educate the community on hygiene and nutrition, building local capacity for sustained health improvement.
- Health Promoter Training Community Health Worker TrainingTrains local Health Promoters to educate the community on hygiene and nutrition, building local capacity to improve public health outcomes in Flores de Villa.
- Leadership Transition and Local Capacity Building Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionTransferred administration of the Medical Clinic and other programs to Peruvian leadership, strengthening local ownership and sustainability of community health and development initiatives.
- Local Leadership Transition Community Medical Clinic Operation & Local Leadership TransitionTransferred administration of the Medical Clinic and other programs to Peruvian leadership, promoting local ownership and sustainability.
strategies · 26
how they think
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- Collaborative, dignity-centered community development community-partnership_modelAdvances community ownership and dignity by partnering with local populations to co-create solutions—such as home construction and employment generation—rather than imposing external aid, ensuring sustainable impact and respect for human agency.
- Community partnership and participatory development model community-partnership modelThe organization works collaboratively with local communities, emphasizing local leadership, employment, and co-creation of solutions—such as transferring medical post administration to Peruvians and hiring locals for home construction—rather than imposing external aid, fostering ownership and dignity.
- Community-based partnership and empowerment model community-partnership_modelWorks collaboratively with local communities, hiring local workers and transferring program leadership to Peruvians, to ensure sustainable impact, local ownership, and dignity in service delivery rather than dependency.
- Community-led health promotion and care community_health_promotion_and_discipleshipUses trained local Health Promoters to deliver community-based health education on nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and life skills, while integrating referrals for physical and spiritual care, building local capacity and sustainability.
- Community-led health promotion and medical outreach community_health_promotion_and_discipleshipEmpowers local Health Promoters through training and discipleship to deliver community-based health education and referrals, while supporting access to medical care for the extreme poor, combining physical and spiritual care to address malnutrition, disease, and preventable suffering.
- Donor and governance integrity through faith-based stewardship and transparency ethical_governanceOperates with a model of ethical governance and financial transparency, rooted in faith-based stewardship, to build donor trust and ensure that resources are used prayerfully and accountably as part of a divine mission.
- Ethical and faith-based stewardship with donor transparency ethical_governanceThe organization upholds integrity, accountability, and transparency in financial and programmatic operations, framing stewardship as a spiritual responsibility and using openness to build trust with donors and partners who support the mission through prayer and giving.
- Faith-based relational ministry and spiritual transformation faith-based relational ministryThe organization centers its work on building deep, relational connections grounded in Christian faith, aiming to bring spiritual transformation and hope to individuals and families affected by poverty and trauma through prayer, discipleship, and living out Christian values in personal relationships.
- Faith-based relational ministry and spiritual transformation faith-based_relational_ministryThe organization centers its work on building deep, relational connections grounded in Christian faith, aiming to bring spiritual transformation and hope to individuals and families affected by poverty and trauma through friendship, discipleship, and acts of service.
- Faith-based relational ministry model faith-based_relational_ministryEngages communities through long-term, relationship-centered presence grounded in Christian values, emphasizing friendship, spiritual transformation, and walking alongside individuals—particularly vulnerable families and youth—to foster hope, healing, and discipleship.
- Faith-based relational ministry model faith-based_relational_ministryEngages communities through long-term, relationship-centered ministry grounded in Christian values, emphasizing presence, friendship, and spiritual transformation as core mechanisms for change. This approach underpins family support, youth outreach, and community health efforts.
- Holistic family and child development support holistic_family_supportAddresses root causes of poverty and vulnerability through integrated support including early childhood intervention, preventative family programming, childcare for mothers, and vocational development for youth, aiming to break intergenerational cycles of poverty.
- Holistic family and child development support holistic_family_supportBreaks the cycle of poverty through integrated interventions including early childhood development, preventative family support, childcare for mothers, and vocational training, aiming to foster self-sufficiency, address developmental delays, and keep children out of high-risk environments.
- Holistic family and community support to break the cycle of poverty holistic_family_supportProvides integrated support—including childcare, vocational training, health education, and home construction—to empower families, especially women and at-risk youth, to become self-sufficient and prevent intergenerational poverty, while fostering community ownership and dignity.
- Holistic family and community support to break the cycle of poverty holistic family supportPeruvian Partners addresses interconnected social, economic, and health challenges through integrated support—including childcare, vocational training, health education, and home construction—to empower families, prevent child abandonment, and create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
- Integrated health promotion and medical support community health promotion and discipleshipHealth outcomes are improved through trained community Health Promoters who deliver education on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention, while also facilitating access to medical care and addressing both physical and spiritual needs through referrals and funded treatments.
- Intergenerational and preventative programming for youth and families intergenerational_programmingBy combining services for children, youth, and elders—such as meal delivery with youth engagement and early childhood intervention—Peruvian Partners builds intergenerational relationships and implements preventative strategies to keep children from entering cycles of street life and abuse.
- Intergenerational and youth engagement programming intergenerational_programmingDesigns programs that connect generations—such as combining meal delivery for the elderly with youth involvement—to foster mutual care, relationship-building, and meaningful engagement for young people.
- Partnership-based community development community-partnership modelWorks collaboratively with communities to co-create solutions, emphasizing dignity, local employment, and sustainable development—evident in home construction and program delivery—rather than top-down aid.
- Preventative and early childhood intervention with community health promotion early_childhood_interventionFocuses on early identification and intervention for developmental delays and health risks in young children, using trained community Health Promoters to deliver education on nutrition, hygiene, parenting, and disease prevention, while also referring critical cases for integrated physical and spiritual care.
- Short-term mission engagement for mutual connection short-term_mission_tripsCoordinates short-term mission trips to facilitate cross-cultural relationships, support program delivery, and deepen sponsor engagement through hands-on participation in construction, medical aid, youth programs, and family visits.
- Short-term mission engagement for mutual transformation short-term mission tripsU.S. volunteers participate in short-term mission trips involving construction, medical aid, youth programs, and personal visits, designed to serve the community while fostering cross-cultural relationships and spiritual growth for both visitors and hosts.
- Short-term mission engagement for mutual transformation short-term_mission_tripsCoordinates short-term mission trips from North America to facilitate cross-cultural service and relationship-building in construction, youth programs, medical aid, and family visits, designed to impact both the community and participants.
- Short-term mission integration for mutual connection and service short-term_mission_tripsCoordinates short-term mission trips from North America to engage volunteers in construction, medical aid, youth programs, and personal visits, fostering cross-cultural relationships and shared ministry experiences.
- Transparent and accountable stewardship ethical_governanceBuilds donor trust and organizational integrity through transparent financial and programmatic reporting, operating under a faith-based stewardship framework that treats resources as divine gifts to be managed prayerfully and responsibly.
- Transparent and faith-based stewardship ethical_governanceOperates with a model of stewardship rooted in faith, integrity, and transparency, viewing resources as divine gifts and maintaining donor trust through open sharing of financial and programmatic outcomes.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Christmas in Peru
Distributes Christmas baskets with food and hygiene items to impoverished families during the holiday season.
Early Childhood Stimulation Center
Provides developmental support and education for children aged 1-4 to promote healthy growth and learning.
Family Sponsorships
Supports abandoned women and their children by providing resources and spiritual guidance.
Huts to Homes
Builds durable homes for families living in inadequate housing conditions to improve their living standards.
Medical Post
Addresses health needs in the community by providing medical services and promoting health education.
Youth Sponsorships
Offers at-risk youth a safe home, education, and vocational training to help them break the cycle of poverty.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- David and Gina Stavros Partner — Give oversight to Peruvian Partners
- National Prayer Breakfast movement Partner — Partnered with the National Prayer Breakfast movement to start small group ministry among Peruvian leaders.
- Susan Johnson Partner — Sponsor who has participated in the Adopt-a-Family program for 20 years, visiting families in Flores de Villa.