Peru
The famous monumental buildings of Peru's past civilizations are in ruins. Today, the country no longer shows much of its former splendor. Hopes for a bright future rest on the next generation. There is compulsory schooling in Peru. But the public education system is inadequate and lacking. That is why we have built a school in the pampas, the desert near Ilo.
HOW WE HELP
Founding and running a school for about 500 kids in the pampas of Ilo
Founding and running a school for about 500 kids in the pampas of Ilo
Founding of a Christian community
Founding of a Christian community
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Lima
Area: 1 285 216 km2
Population: 31.9 Mio.
Life expectancy: 74.7 years
Children mortality: 16.7 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 94.4 %
Religions: 60 % Catholics, 14.6 % Evangelicals and other Christians, 25.4 % other/no Religion
