Volunteer abroad In Peru
Women's Empowerment Projects
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Stop the Cycle of Poverty and Abuse
This ProWorld program provides refuge for women, children, and adolescents who are victims of exploitation and sexual violence. Guests are invited to stay as long as they...
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Teach girls and women to expect respect
Description and Impact
Girls from impoverished backgrounds that are left on the streets with little resources suffer from malnutrition, constant stress and risk of...
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Help Foreign Prisoners Navigate Peru’s Jail
Description and Impact
This project works with women prisoners in one of Cusco’s local jails. The inmates range in age from 18 to 60, and have been convicted of...
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Description and Impact
Although Peru has seen significant economic growth in the 21st century, this progress has yet to translate into a great reduction in poverty. In...
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Teach young moms to support themselves and care for their babies
Many pregnant teenagers in Peru have no place to call home. This ProWorld program gives teenage moms and their babies hope for a brighter future through job training and...