Monthly Archives: April 2015


Meet Edgar from Mosoq Runa Project

Edgar is a 3rd grade boy who comes from a poor family. Both of his parents are illiterate. His father, by false accusation, spent three years in prison leaving his wife and 5 children without any support. As a result of the family issues Edgar’s performance in school has dropped significantly. Despite all difficulties, the mother did her best to […]


Alma Alumni Project

Last month the first two participants, Karina and Esmeralda, in our Alma Alumni project moved into their new home in Cusco. The Alma Alumni project is a brand new initiative where we support some of the best students who have passed through our projects over the years and are now continuing their higher education studies […]


Starting Young

When I was young, we got presents for Christmas and our birthdays, plus a new outfit for Easter. My parents didn’t buy us toys or gifts throughout the year, so it was a big deal when those special occasions rolled around. Today, however, as much as I try not to, I often find myself buying […]