Gender Equality Peru Project #7887

Protect 300 girls from Child domestic work in Peru

by Asociacion Grupo de Trabajo Redes (AGTR)

Project Report | Jul 7, 2026
When a Girl Believes in Herself, Her Future Change

By Rosario Felix | Project Leader

Thanks to the support of our donors and partners, AGTR continues to create safe spaces where girls can strengthen their self-esteem, express their emotions, and build brighter futures.

Recently, in Pamplona Alta, a low-income community in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, we held the workshop “I Love and Accept Myself as I Am” as part of our project “Education for Girls in Low-Income Communities on the Outskirts of Lima.” This initiative seeks to protect girls' right to education and prevent child domestic labor, which continues to place many vulnerable girls at risk of losing educational opportunities and experiencing exploitation at an early age.

Thirty girls participated in the workshop. Through interactive activities, discussions, and creative exercises, they explored the importance of self-esteem, self-respect, and self-love. The girls shared the personal qualities that make them unique and special, expressed through drawings how they see themselves, and reflected on the importance of valuing themselves and recognizing their own worth.

One of the most meaningful moments was hearing directly from the girls. One participant shared:

"I liked that the workshops taught me how to recognize my emotions. When I feel sad or upset, I go to my mother and tell her what is happening to me."

These lessons are powerful. When girls develop confidence, learn to express their emotions, and recognize their value, they are better equipped to face challenges, stay engaged in school, and imagine futures beyond child labor and poverty.

As part of this activity, food baskets were also distributed to the mothers of all 30 participating girls. This support helps ease some of the economic pressures faced by families and contributes to creating conditions that allow girls to remain in school and continue their development.

At AGTR, we believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, feel valued, and dream about her future. Thanks to the support of our partners and the generous contributions of GlobalGiving donors, we continue working alongside girls and families in San Juan de Miraflores to create opportunities, protection, and hope.

Your support makes it possible to provide educational activities, emotional development workshops, and family support initiatives that help prevent child labor and promote access to education.

Thank you for believing in the potential of these girls. With your continued support, we can help more girls stay in school, develop their talents, and grow up free from exploitation, with the confidence to pursue their dreams.

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Mar 11, 2026
Empowering Girls to Stand Up to Bullying

By Rosario Felix | Project Leader

"At my school my classmates used to make fun of me… here I learned that no one has the right to disrespect us."
— María, workshop participant

In Pamplona Alta, in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, many girls grow up facing situations that affect their emotional well-being and their sense of safety. Through our organization, we promote actions to strengthen their socio-emotional skills and provide them with tools to protect themselves and value who they are.

Through the community play center “Jugando Aprendo”, we have been able to conduct workshops and participatory activities where girls work on recognizing their emotions, strengthening their self-esteem, and learning about respect and kind treatment.

During these sessions, we also address school bullying. Through games and group dynamics, the girls learn to recognize what bullying is, identify its warning signs, and understand that no one has the right to treat them with disrespect.

María, one of the participants, shared with us:

"Last year at my school my classmates used to make fun of me. I had to stand up to them. Here at the play center they told me that no one has the right to disrespect us, and I told my mom so she could help me and speak with the mothers of my classmates."

One of the girls’ mothers also shared:

"By attending the workshops, my daughter has learned how to defend herself from the bullying she was experiencing at school. Because she was listened to by your team, I was able to find out what was happening and take steps to help her. I am very grateful that you informed me and supported us during this situation."

Our goal is for every girl to recognize her emotions, feel valued, and know that she has the right to live and study in environments free from violence.

With very limited resources, we continue promoting this work so that more girls can access safe spaces where they can learn, express themselves, and strengthen their confidence.

Your support can help us continue bringing these activities to more girls who need tools to grow up with safety, respect, and opportunities.

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Nov 26, 2025
With Small Steps, We Achieve Great Transformations

By Rosario Felix | Project Leader

From AGTR, and through our education project for girls living in very low-income neighborhoods on the outskirts of Lima, we accompany 30 girls from Pamplona Alta, in San Juan de Miraflores, at the “Jugando Aprendo” (Learning Through Play) community play center. Many of their mothers are, or have been, domestic workers with long working hours, which makes this space a safe haven where their daughters can learn, play, and be heard.

In our workshops, we address key topics for their emotional well-being: self-esteem, respect, friendship, emotional regulation, and bullying prevention. Through playful activities, cooperative games, and guided conversations, the girls discover their voices, build confidence, and learn to recognize their rights both at home and in the community.

The changes are visible in them and their families. Some mothers shared:

“My daughter learned to stand up for herself against school bullying. Thanks to the workshops, I discovered what she was experiencing and was able to help her. I’m very grateful for your support.”
“My daughter used to be shy and fearful, but now she speaks more, communicates better, and goes to school happily.”

The girls themselves also express what they have achieved:

“When a classmate tried to hit me, I told him to stop bothering me because I don’t like how he treats me.”

In addition, the project provides nutritious food baskets to the families of each of the 30 girls—an essential support in a context where many mothers, due to the long hours demanded by domestic work, cannot always ensure consistent access to healthy food. This gesture strengthens the girls’ well-being and contributes to a safer and healthier environment.

Each step forward confirms that when a girl finds a space where she feels respected, valued, and capable, she begins to recognize herself as a person with rights—someone with the strength to protect herself and the freedom to dream of a future free from domestic child labor.

Thanks to your support, we continue building paths of protection, confidence, and new opportunities for them and their mothers.

Thank you for making this possible.

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