Changing lives of child domestic workers in Peru

Dear donors,

In recent months there have been big changes due to the pandemic, both beautiful and sad. Our Ludoteca, has become the educational center of the community, since classes remained online in Peru during the whole past semester (Children have not been physically in school since December 2019!). The girls and boys in the area need an adequate space to study, equipped with the necessary tools to carry out the tasks they receive from their teachers: internet connection, printer, educational materials and extra school support. We have adapted as best we can, with the resources we have, and we have turned into a "Ludo-school".

The promoters have become "assistant teachers" for more than 45 girls and boys, who, despite the difficulties involved in online education, remain motivated to study and, with our support, have improved their grades. Their parents are very happy and grateful, especially since many of them completed only primary education and cannot give them the extra support they now need.

In January, special summer activities have returned. We want children's holidays to be fun and for them to enjoy them to the fullest, despite this pandemic context. We are carrying out pastry, craft, and dance workshops, always with great care for each boy and girl and taking all precautions to prevent Covid-19.

Thank you so much for your support and for allowing us to provide the children in our community with the services they need. Be safe and know that you are always in our hearts.

Warm regards,

Eveli Leyva and the AGTR Team

Dear Supporters,

While many aspects of everyday life are getting back to pre-pandemic normality, schools are still closed and classes are still being offered (when possible) online. It goes without saying that, in a developing country like Peru, where income inequality is extremely high and the access to technology and the Internet is very unequal, this represent a great challenge for children from low-income households. In most of them, the only channel children and adolescents have to take part in online classes is their parents' mobile phone, meaning that when adults are out working they are left with no options. 

Thanks to a donation from the Ford Fund and the support of GlobalGiving, we were able to provide 30 girls, who regularly take part in our youth center activities, with a tablet that will allow them to participate in online classes. Having their own device will guarantee their attendance and improve their education during this unusual situation (and after). The girls and their parents took part in a workshop on responsible use of technology, organized by our team of social workers, to encourage the correct use of the tablets for educational purposes. 

This acievement adds to the continued suppoort children have received from our youth center, which is made possible by your commitment with our cause. We are grateful for your engagement. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Eveli Leyva