Peru "…I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you or rather so that we might be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith…" ~Romans 1:11-12 
Our partnership in Peru was born out of a call to learn, care and partner more directly with people in a “two-thirds world,” developing country. Over the past 10 years, over 60 people of the Broad Street community have visited partners in Peru and a significant number of Peruvians have visited us. Through the Joining Hands Against Hunger program of the Presbyterian Church (USA),we work with a Peruvian network of non-governmental (NGOs) and faith organizations. Together we are addressing root causes of poverty: injustice, inequity and lack of human dignity; and promoting self-sufficiency in poor and marginalized groups. We have learned about fair trade, reckless contamination of air, soil and water and how, together, networks of determined people can change their own situations. This partnership has brought an immense amount of purpose to our community, connecting with others in Peru, offering them help when they ask for it and providing us with an opportunity to receive hospitality when we visit. On all sides, people, relationships, businesses and self sufficiency have bloomed. La Oroya Peru Information Fact Sheet Sample Letter
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Peru "…I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you or rather so that we might be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith…" ~Romans 1:11-12
Our partnership in Peru was born out of a call to learn, care and partner more directly with people in a “two-thirds world,” developing country. Over the past 10 years, over 60 people of the Broad Street community have visited partners in Peru and a significant number of Peruvians have visited us. Through the Joining Hands Against Hunger program of the Presbyterian Church (USA),we work with a Peruvian network of non-governmental (NGOs) and faith organizations. Together we are addressing root causes of poverty: injustice, inequity and lack of human dignity; and promoting self-sufficiency in poor and marginalized groups. We have learned about fair trade, reckless contamination of air, soil and water and how, together, networks of determined people can change their own situations. This partnership has brought an immense amount of purpose to our community, connecting with others in Peru, offering them help when they ask for it and providing us with an opportunity to receive hospitality when we visit. On all sides, people, relationships, businesses and self sufficiency have bloomed. La Oroya Peru Information Fact Sheet Sample Letter
I want to give money to support work in Peru
I want to be personally involved with work in Peru
Peru 2009 trip journal
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Final Report - July 11, 2009
Sorry for the delay in the final update the computer in the Cusco hotel and the email weren't working well together.
But now we are back in Lima at our favorite hotel Kasa Kopling.
The last few days have been much more "touristy" then our previous ones. Nonetheless it's safe to... Read More...
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Report #7 - July 9, 2009 Bonjour, we are now in Paris. Our tour guide Pierre took us to the top of the Eiffel Tower and through the majestic Louvre.
Just Kidding, Hola, from Lima and Casa Kopling. This morning, our dear friends William and Mary left for the states. The rest of the group enjoyed a late sleep and the... Read More...
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Report #6 - July 8, 2009 Gracious God,
Sometimes when we are lost like sheep and don't know where to go, I pray that you be our shepherd and guide us onto the right path. Whether we are little, big; white, black; poor or very fortunate, no matter what, I pray that this experience in Peru will bring us closer to... Read More...
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Report #5 - July 7, 2009 We made it down the mountain, all in one piece! We were able to get beyond the last major road block in La Oroya before midnight, which allowed us to coast the rest of the way to Lima. We apologize for not given you notice immediately when we arrived, but I must say there were some dreary eyes ab... Read More...
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Report #4.5 - July 6, 2009 A quick update. We've had to change plans on the fly, and are leaving Huancavelica momentarily. There was a scheduled strike to begin Wednesday, and the state has just declared that it will be a 3 day strike beginning tomorrow. Not to worry, there is absolutely no danger. The strike has to do w... Read More...
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Report #4 - July 6, 2009 Ground is broken on our construction projects!
Shortly after breakfast Saturday morning we convened to board our van meant for eight, that seats 20, and headed back into the mountains!
Our first stop was in the secondary site of our eco toilets located in Occotuna. We met community... Read More...
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Report #3 - July 5, 2009 - A Reflection Report #3 - July 5, 2009 - A Reflection
A Quiet Moment
by Will Alexander
Today for the first time I understood it. In the past, I started to understand it, or thought I understood it, but today, for the first time I really understood what he meant.
In 2006, I traveled to Chaq... Read More...
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Report #2 - July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July!
Day four of travel, and day two of HVCA. Yesterday post breakfast we all met up at the offices of ANTIPAQ, where our friend and partner, Angelica Betalilluz, heads the local NGO that many Broadstreeters have been involved with in years past. After warm greetings and a l... Read More...
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Report #1 - July 3, 2009
Buenos dias from Huancavelica!
We landed safely at Jorge Chavez International and were greeted by YAV Katie Rains, and PCUSA mission coworker Jed Kobbal. After a restful night sleep in Lima, and our LAST hot shower, we boarded our bus to HVCA. It took......... a while. Though there ... Read More...
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