Building the future together
Many school-age children on the outskirts of Lima grow up in poverty, with limited access to health services and educational support. These children often experience low literacy, poor academic performance, malnutrition, and school dropout at an early age.
DWC in partnership with IFEJANT has developed a transformative program dedicated to removing these barriers, providing quality education, and improving the lives of children in the underprivileged urban barrio of Lima. Our mission is to enhance both social and academic outcomes for children by creating a solid foundation for learning.
We work to set students and teachers up for success by focusing on essential areas such as:
- Clean Water: Ensuring schools have safe and accessible drinking water.
- Hygienic Sanitation: Providing sanitation facilities to promote health and prevent illness.
- Safe Learning Environments: Creating dedicated spaces that foster education, free from distractions and hazards.
By joining this team you can make a tangible impact on children’s lives by helping build a foundation for their future. Whether you’re assisting with infrastructure projects or supporting teachers and students directly, your volunteer efforts will improve the quality of education and open up new opportunities for these children.
Ready to make a difference? Volunteer with DWC and be part of a movement to provide children with the education they deserve!
In Peru
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Limited Access to Education: Over 30% of children in Lima’s slums do not complete primary education, primarily due to overcrowded classrooms, lack of resources, and early school dropouts caused by economic pressures.
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Poor Health and Nutrition: 50% of children in Lima’s slums suffer from malnutrition, and one in five children lacks access to proper healthcare, leading to high rates of preventable diseases and stunted growth.
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Exposure to Violence and Exploitation: In Lima’s most vulnerable areas, 70% of children live in neighborhoods where violence is common, with many facing physical or emotional abuse, exploitation, or being involved in child labor at an early age.
Build a classroom in PeruA Typical Workday in Peru
The Project
San Jose Obrero School is at full capacity and needs essential improvements. As a DWC volunteer, you’ll work with IFEJANT, local tradesmen, and dedicated mothers to build and improve classrooms.
Volunteer Work
- Duration: 8 hours a day
- Tasks include digging, hauling bricks, mixing cement, building walls, plastering, and painting
- No experience necessary—just a willingness to help!
Your efforts will directly improve the learning environment for children, providing them with a safer and more supportive space to grow and learn.
Make an Impact
Join us in and help transform the future of children through education and community support!
Add a trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu on to your DWC volunteer experience
Explore Machu Picchu, it is a wealth of interesting sights and one can literally spend hours wandering from marvel to marvel, getting lost in a city of wonders. In a spectacular location, it’s the most famous archaeological site on the continent, a must if you are in Peru.
David Lyon, your team leader, is partnering up with Evolution Treks Peru to arrange a 4 day (November 7-10) cultural excursion options to Cusco/Machu Picchu. Upon registration for this trip, David will be in touch to confirm your interest in this additional Peruvian cultural experience.
***The cost of this excursion is not a part of this trip cost and does not qualify for a taxable DWC receipt.
Trip Details
Each trip is coordinated by DWC with the help of a Team Leader, who has travelled with DWC previously, is First Aid Certified, and has completed a Criminal Record Check. Your Team Leader will liaise with DWC and ensure all your questions are answered. Your Team Leader will handle all team finances through the trip and travel with you to ensure the best possible travel and volunteer experience for their team! They also facilitate fun, cultural experiences where possible, ensuring group cohesion. See your Team Leader Biography here:
David Lyon
Since retiring, David has focused on creating and participating
in projects that have a positive and lasting impact on his local
community and internationally. “I want my actions to bring
positive change to individual lives.”
David has volunteered in Bolivia, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Costa Rica and Peru.
An important aspect of all of David’s travels is the opportunity
to meet and work with local people. His leadership style is
informal and inclusive. “It is really important to me that all
team members feel comfortable, valued, involved and are
provided with many opportunities to connect with the project
community.”
Travel Light Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Carbon offsets are used to compensate for the greenhouse gasses that we create through certain activities, such as flying. For every tonne of carbon released into the atmosphere, an ‘offset’ is a carefully designed project that absorbs or stores the equivalent CO2 emissions. You can choose to offset your own flight, your whole family’s, or do this as a gift for a friend.
Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Joy
Volunteer Program Manager