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Service Learning Trip: Peru Spring 2020

An unforgettable journey of service, learning, and cultural immersion in the Sacred Valley.

Trip overview

Dates
March 15 - March 28, 2020
Location
Sacred Valley Region, Peru
Focus areas
EducationHealth infrastructureCultural exchange

Our impact

1

new classroom built for K-6 students

50+

children directly served through facility improvements

1

health clinic refurbished and supplied

20

volunteers contributing on the ground

What the trip included

Our Spring 2020 Service Learning Trip to Peru offered participants a unique opportunity to work directly with local communities while learning about the region's history, traditions, and daily life. The experience emphasized long-term partnership, practical service, and student growth.

  • Collaborated on constructing a new classroom for a rural primary school.
  • Assisted in painting and refurbishing a local health clinic.
  • Participated in educational workshops with local students.
  • Experienced traditional Peruvian culture through homestays and artisan visits.
  • Explored historical sites with guided visits to Incan ruins.

Participant voices

“This trip was life-changing. Working alongside the community and seeing the direct impact of our efforts was incredibly rewarding.”

Jane D., Volunteer

“An amazing experience from start to finish. The organization was fantastic, and the work felt truly meaningful.”

John S., Volunteer
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