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Our past project in the poor
barrios of Lima promotes education about HIV and other STDs.
It educates women and children about infant care, health and
nutrition, and the necessity of health care. |
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PAST PROJECTS
HIV/AIDS AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN CARABAYLLO,
LIMA, PERU
Partner: Centre for Development and Research on Health Issues
(CIDEPSA)
Peru’s capital city, Lima is surrounded by
a “poverty belt” of low-income neighborhoods in which
a large percentage of its 8 million people live. Many migrants from
the Andean and jungle regions have come to the capital city to escape
political violence, to search for work opportunities, or to provide
a "better" life for their children. Carabayllo is a barrio
home to approximately 120 000 people, many of whom live in extreme
poverty and have little access to health services and education.
It is believed that there are more than 53,000 cases
of HIV infection in Peru, and the rate is poised to increase exponentially
without immediate intervention. Carbayllo has seen a dramatic increase
in reported HIV and AIDS cases as well as an increase in reported
cases of other STDs. This is largely due to a lack of safe-sex education
programs and a lack of clear public health priorities or programs.
CIDEPSA offers education and health services to
people living in the poverty belt that surrounds Lima. Local women
are trained as health promoters and are involved in: early detection
of HIV and other STDs; treatment and prevention education; outreach
to women and youth of the community; and empowerment training for
people to protect their right to health and to play a role in preventing
the spread of HIV and other STDs. The project is based upon strengthening
local capabilities to deal with Carabayllo’s health needs
in a sustainable and accessible way.
This project is supported by funding from the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA)
FUTURE PROJECTS
YOUTH GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION,
LIMA, PERU
Partner: Manos Libres
Change for Children Association (CFCA) hopes to
begin a collaborative project with the Peruvian organization Manos
Libres. The project aims to develop models of youth governance,
best practices for human rights education and leadership training.
It will partner Canadian and Peruvian youth and Canadian and Peruvian
experts. Contact CFCA for information on the project or visit the
Manos Libres website at www.manoslibresperu.org
PAST PROJECTS
Partner: Manos Libres
 Manos
Libres 2005 Information
Manos Libres is a Peruvian organization that educates
children on human rights and youth leadership. Working with children
and youth, the organization aims to help rebuild communities and
to contribute to a better future for children after two decades
of political instability.
In 2004, sponsored by Manos Libres, children from
the community of Puquio designed and painted murals about human
rights and peace after participating in a series of human rights
workshops.
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International Projects