In this often-forgotten region of Cusco, the inhabitants do not receive economic benefits from tourism, the rates of child malnutrition and school dropout condemned the younger generations to an uncertain future without the possibility of being able to insert the growing demand for qualified staff.
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s because of this situation that in 1987 the religion created the Association called « Sembrando Esperanza » (Sowing Hope) and the Santa Rosa Centre. The Santa Rosa Centre was originally intended for only girls and served as a boarding school but today it welcomes all children from rural communities who attend the San Luis Gonzaga school. Today Centro Santa Rosa offers Children a balanced diet, a space for academic and vocational training, guidance and as well as various creative workshops such as music, pottery, dance, weaving, and horticulture.
Being aware of this problem, QUIMBAYA TOURS PERU has been for several years collaborating with Association « Sembrando Esperanza »
Every year we help Centro Santa Rosa school with material for everyday use for the children which is indispensable.
We have also contributed to the creation of a modern bakery, where children benefit from the program by receiving supervised training by professionals.
The Santa Rosa Centre and the Association «Sembrando Esperanza » (Sowing Hope) raises awareness of the importance of good nutrition, hygiene, and respect for nature. They are preparing them to become leaders in their community because, in the long run, they will be the protagonists of social change in their region.
The words of QUIMBAYA TOURS PERU :
Thanks to the experience gained and the success of this project to support the children of the Santa Rosa Centre, we are now working with this Association in another project to support the elderly in a situation of abandonment in the mountainous areas. We hope to start soon, we will keep you up to date.
