Peru 2012
| Overview Peru was once the center of the ancient Incan Empire, and today it is known for being home to one of the world’s most intriguing and breathtaking sites; the ancient city of Machu Picchu. We will make the journey 8,000 feet above sea level to see this “Lost City of the Incas” as well as pay a visit to Cusco, South America’s oldest continually inhabited city. Your service project will take you to Peru’s capital city of Lima, which currently faces a drastic increase in poverty. This year, youth with Humanitarian Experience for Youth will build much needed classrooms for a school in an impoverished suburb of Lima that has virtually no space to fit all of its students. The absence of facilities for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students forces the school to cram its youngest students into classrooms. You will build these young children a place where they can learn and play, giving them the beginning to a better education. In addition, the presence of an LDS temple in the city of Lima will allow extra activities with members of the Church, including a chance to visit the temple. Availability (the number of spaces still available) Peru 1 : June 07 - June 23, 2012 Young Women: Full Young Men: Full Peru 2 : June 28 - July 14, 2012 Young Women: Full Young Men: Full Peru 3 : July 12 - July 28, 2012 Young Women: Full Young Men: Full |
Service Location: Lima, Peru More Information: |
