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Peru

Compassion partnership began 1980

EST. 1980

Hola! When you arrive in Peru, you’ll be stepping into a land of ancient wonders and breathtaking landscapes, from the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the heights of the Andes. Peru is also home to the famous Machu Picchu. In its neighbourhoods, or barrios, you’ll find colourful fabrics and rich flavours woven into daily life.

Population

34 M

Capital city

Lima

Local time

Current Weather

, 0°C

Distance to Australia

12,864 km
In Peru, children without proper sanitation facilities fall sick easily and struggle to do well in school. Health challenges like anaemia weaken young children’s ability to learn and grow. Life is especially difficult in indigenous and remote communities, where resources and education are scarce.

Poverty in Peru

2.7%
of people live in extreme poverty
29%
of children under 5 suffer from anaemia
42%
of people do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities

Yet God's Church is on the move in Peru. Our local church partners are saving lives and transforming childhoods through medical check-ups, proper toilets and clean water. With these basic needs met, children are growing to be healthy and strong, doing better in school and planning for a future where poverty is left behind.

Compassion in Peru

296
local church partners
89,995

children supported

1,113

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Darwin, 14

Change is happening across Peru. In Darwin’s neighbourhood, children were suffering from waterborne diseases. Our local church partners improved the community’s water plant. It went from producing 60 jugs to producing 200 jugs of clean water per day—more than tripling their supply and transforming children’s health!

“When I started going to the centre, I was impacted by all the support we receive. Getting clean water is one of my favourite things because it’s great for our health and preventing diseases. I thank God and my sponsor for making it all possible.”
Darwin, 14

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