Baby formula for HIV+ teen mothers in Lima, Peru

VIDA wrapped up 2023 with another year in which we helped millions of lives through our 68 shipments valued at over $50 million. Peru, with a focus on the greater Lima region, remains a key focus of our mission.  Young women with children remain a very vulnerable demographic, and VIDA has been building programs over the past 30 years to alleviate the challenges facing these young mothers.

As always, basic healthcare infrastructure remains a primary challenge.  This is especially true of pediatric services for their young children. Providing the basic equipment, supplies and medicine to the clinics serving these vulnerable populations will remain a primary initiative of VIDA.  These services, along with nutritional programs are critical to both mother and child.

Without your support, these programs would not exist.  VIDA thanks you for your continued generosity in helping to bring hope to these young lives!

The 2023 rainy season in Peru has been devastating.And, as always, it is the nations most vulnerable that are suffering the most.  In early March, the warming of the ocean located off the coast of Peru signaled a strong El Nino. The government declared a state of emergency as the warming of the ocean causes an increase in rainfall in the Andes. Additionally, in early March Peru experienced torrential rains due to Cyclone Yaku, the first cyclone in the Pacific in 40 years. The northern regions of Tumbes, Lambayeque, and Piura were the most damaged. Sadly impoverished young mothers and their children are carrying the greatest burden as food, shelter and medical care are in short supply. 

As always, in addition to the loss of life and housing, the already impoverished regions has lost critical infrastructure.   Households, health facilities and educational institutions are in the floods path creating massive destruction. VIDA is focusing on sending critical medical supplies and equipment to address immediate issues as well as helping to rebuild the healthcare infrastructure.  VIDA is prepping for shipments of aid as this report is being writtten.

VIDA has staged three containers ready for shipment to Peru. As always, the cost of shipment remains an enormous challenge. VIDA counts on the generous support of others, including the GlobalGiving community to make our mission possible. We ask you today to join us by contributing to the costs of shipping this life saving aid to Peru.