Children of Lima is very happy to connect a little school in the Peruvian jungle to the outside world! Together with Katia, a very motivated and dedicated local teacher, we have provided several laptops, a projector and a Starlink-installation. The school now has its own computer class, allowing the children to learn basic computer skills […]
Stories of impact: how Minna is making a difference for the children in her community
It all began with the pandemic. My son, my family, the children, the elderly, and the families in my community—we were all deeply affected by COVID-19. With limited economic resources, we faced challenges in every essential area: health, access to medicine, food, and education. Our lives were a daily struggle. We reached out to local […]
A new playground to build brighter futures
In early October, the Mariscal Andres Avelino Caceres School in one of Lima’s shanty towns celebrated the inauguration of a new play- and sportsground, offering a vibrant space for recreation and growth. This project was financed by Children of Lima and built through the hard work of the students’ parents, under the guidance of the […]
Education is the key to a better future
In Peru, the school year runs from March until December. Although school enrollment is mandatory in Peru, attending school can be a challenge for children from the poorest families. They often live far away from the nearest school (without any means of transportation to get there), they need to take care of their siblings or […]
Promoting the health and well-being of girls engaged in child domestic labor
We are financing a series of 12 workshops “Promoting the health and well-being of girls in a situation of domestic child labor” for 30 girls in Lima. The objective is to contribute to the overall well-being of girls in domestic child labor while providing access to their rights as girls through improved physical, recreational, and […]
Laptops to stay connected
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have been closed in Peru for about 2 years. In order to allow the children in the…