Support for 145 vulnerable Peruvian children

Vulnerable children in Peru receive health care, an education, and professional development from NPH, with support from people like you.

In the warm and peaceful coastal town of San Vicente de Cañete, 2 hours south of the capital, Lima, resides the eighth NPH family centre, Casa Santa Rosa. Around 25 children live in the brick family-style houses which include hot water solar technology. A further 128 receive care from NPH in the community.

Plans for a better home – with your support

Casa Santa Rosa facilities also include buildings for the dining hall, therapy rooms, clinic and a library. The playgrounds, football and volleyball fields were constructed with the help of volunteers who visit the home yearly. The home also has vegetable crops, a sustainable bio-garden and a small farm. Administrative offices, school, a therapy centre and additional family style houses will complete the complex once more funding is secured.

Caregivers trained as teachers

Students attend the local district school from preschool up to secondary school, within walking distance. There are currently 19 students who are studying at universities located in the cities of San Vicente de Cañete and Lima. NPH Peru prides itself on hiring caregivers that are trained as teachers, which enables homework and tutoring to be more streamlined. The caregivers support the students through their academic challenges and physical and occupational volunteer therapists help children with motor and cognitive issues.

The team

NPH Peru is led by Rafael Arce and a team of over 45 dedicated staff and volunteers.