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"When we blend our lives with those in need, a tapestry is woven from threads beyond this world. A pattern rich and vibrant,
eclipses every combination that we alone possess." Paul Opp |
The People of Peru Project is providing aid to the region of Peru at the headwaters of the Amazon River. Iquitos is a city of 600,000 people surrounded by thousands of square miles of jungle. This city is plagued by poverty and all that comes with it. Disease, parasites, malnutrition, rampant tooth decay and premature death are but a few. In any developing country, in conditions like this, the children suffer most. Many are left alone to survive on the streets or in the surrounding jungle with no parent or family unit to provide care.
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| They have so little and we have so much! |
Our crisis foster care facility provides short term care for children who need a safe place to go during turbulent times. We have also made life long commitments to a growing number of young mothers, who for reasons beyond their control, need a safe place to raise their babies and call home.
We are providing education and vocational training, when the time comes, for these precious girls so they will be well equipped to face the challenges of adult life.
Our education program is proving to be successful. We have graduated two dentists, a professora and a lawyer. We currently have university students studying, mechanical engineering, medicine, dentistry, business and tourism, obstetrics and a child psychology major finishing her internship as we speak.
Several of our girls are studying the mandatory English classes that we require before their university education starts and for those who are not university bound, educational programs like culinary arts or on the job training have helped to move these young people toward independence.
We have had computer lessons and sewing classes as time permits and teachers are available.
People of Peru Project also sponsors dozens of students in and around Iquitos.
We have provided medical assistance to over 28,000 people in the Iquitos region over the last seven years. The clinic and dental facility are open when volunteers bring their expertise and passion. This place is the hope and answered prayer for thousands who have no alternatives now.
People of Peru Project has a Jungle facility that is bringing medical assistance, education, economic relief and ministry to a region 5 hours up the Amazon River from Iquitos. What a blessing to see the impact of our volunteers on the lives of these humble jungle villages.
Planting the seeds of spiritual growth is a foundational part of all we do. Healing, teaching, feeding and loving these dear people is the fertilizer for the seeds of spiritual growth that are planted. All of the help we give may make a difference for a lifetime and we may impact thousands on a humanitarian level, but the power of God makes a difference that will reach into eternity.
If you are compelled to be a part of this project, please contact me at U4Peru@aol.com. I will be happy to send you a free award winning documentary of the work that has been done in the last eight years through volunteers like you. We have impacted thousands, and it is just the beginning. Be a part of it my friend!
Paul Opp
Founder/Director