About the ProjectBuilding the future together
School-age children living in remote parts of developing countries often come from families living on subsistence income. They live in extremely poor conditions and have limited access to health services and government educational supports.
Those from areas with the highest social vulnerability receive a much lower quality of education. Low literacy, poor academic performance, behavioural problems, and malnourishment are common. School dropout starts at an early age.
HAND UP FOR EDUCATION is a program that strives to remove barriers to quality education and improve social and academic outcomes of children living in underprivileged communities where DWC serves.
DWC’s initiative set students and teachers up for success so the best quality of education can be delivered. Projects tackle equipping schools with clean water, hygienic sanitation, and a safe, dedicated learning environment.
In Peru
- In Peru 7 out of 10 are living in poverty or risk falling into poverty.
- 17.37 percent of Peruvians live on less than $3.20 USD per day
Build a classroom in PeruA Typical Workday in Peru
Villa Maria del Triunfo is a densely populated district of Lima Peru, with over 462 000 inhabitants. This area lacks even basic services The population is 52 percent women, many of whom work as street vendors or in other types of informal employment. There is a high incidence of violence against women This is harmful to victims and the development of their children. There are dire consequences to nutrition, education and mental health. The learning environment and the education of the children from these slums is of very low quality.
Education for Life is a DWC project benefitting children in need at San Jose Obrero School in Villa Maria Triumpho. Just some of the activities through this program include teacher training, a dedicated school bus service, nutrition classes, a breakfast program, and access to mental health care at student and family levels.
San Jose Obrero school is at capacity. DWC Volunteers travel to Peru to build and improve classrooms for this growing student population. Teams travel from Lima to the school each day to work with our partner IFEJANT, local tradesmen and a group of dedicated mothers.
This project will consist of general construction activities needed for building a brick, cement and plaster building. Volunteers should be ready to participate in various construction activities including digging, removing boulders, hauling brick, mixing and/or hauling cement, building brick walls, plastering and/or painting walls etc.
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.
Marty France, your team leader, is partnering up with Evolution Treks Peru to arrange a 4 day (October 4-7) cultural excursion options to Cusco/MachuPicchu. You can choose from either a long 4 day Inca trail hike or a Short Inca trail hike with cultural opportunities in Cusco. Upon registration for this trip, Marty 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:
Martin France
Marty is a retired US Air Force officer and university engineering professor with extensive international experience, having served in Europe and traveled to 73 countries, including many in East and West Africa and throughout Southeast Asia. He’s a former Fulbright Scholar who taught at Singapore’s top science and engineering university. Marty coordinated his first service trip with DWC in 2014 when he led a team of students working with Equitable Cambodia to build sanitary latrines in villages and then did the same in Nepal in 2019. He also led a DWC team that constructed a campground bathroom and shower facility in Costa Rica in 2022, a classroom in Kenya and a home in Nepal in 2023. He currently lives in Colorado with his wife of 42 years. He has two sons, four grandchildren and enjoys hiking, cycling, photography, and helping at his son’s craft brewery.
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