Quality education for children and teenagers in vulnerable situations in Peru 
 

Huchuy Yachaq, a nonprofit based in Cusco, acts with the conviction that a quality education for children and teenagers in vulnerable situations, together with the family bolstering and community organization, contributes to a better future for them. When we started our work in 2006 in the Hermanos Ayar periferic Cusco's zone, we were guided by two main purposes: On the one hand, we aimed to reduce the hours of work in the streets of boys and girls who carried out ambulatory trade activities in the main square of Cusco, washed tombstones in the local cemetery, or washed cars in squares, putting at risk not only their personal integrity but also their schooling. On the other hand, we aimed to strengthen family ties to avoid an early ruptures that would condition the permanence in the street. With this, we intended to improve the conditions and quality of life of children and teenagers at high risk of social deterioration. Currently, we continue working with this purposes through several projects. PROJECTS INITIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF CHARITABLE ACTION (IEIP) "LAS HORMIGUITAS" (2009-running) IEIP "Las Hormiguitas" aims to provide equitable access to quality education at the pre-school level, promoting the integral development of boys and girls, identifying and giving timely attention to bio-psychosocial problems. It involves parents and the community in educational management to guarantee quality education for children under 6 years old. Theatrical techniques, plastic arts and music and choir workshops are incorporated. Las Hormiguitas has Directorial Resolution of the Regional Directorate of Education Cusco, No. 1630 of July 14, 2009. PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS AND ORGANIZATION OF FREE TIME (2006-running) Its objective is that children and teenagers develop social skills, improve their performance in society and expand their social networks. It is divided in the following projects.           1.Library (2006-running):  Provides services for students from primary and high school, providing books and texts, stationery materials and guidance for completing homework. Through it, we have implemented school leveling and educational reinforcement programs, reintegration into the formal educational system and the program of "solidarity support", which seeks to provide economic aid or educational materials in situations of extreme urgency.        2. Free time program and Maxivacaciones (2006-running) :  Although various courses are offered during school vacations, these are not accessible. For this reason, most children opt to work. So, this program seeks to: reduce the hours that working children spend on the streets, reinforce learning in the key school areas and facilitate the development of social and artistic skills.        3. Assistantship Program (2007-2011, running):  After finishing high school, the lack of economic resources and opportunities makes young people join the already large economically active population in conditions of informality and exploitation. With the purpose of providing them opportunities to continue higher education, a proposal for assistantships is promoted; it seeks to grant economic aid to students of the higher technical or university level TROTABARRIOS: (2022-running) It replicates the experience of Huchuy Yachaq, encompassing recently formed neighborhoods that welcome a large number of families despite the lack of basic services, access to public transportation, etc. It is dynamized by former local volunteers and former users of our programs MAMA KILLA WORKSHOP (2022-running) Its aim is the learning and undertaking for gender equality in times of pandemic. It seeks to expand women productive and technical capacities, trough production of accessories (bags, wallets, backpacks, backpacks, etc.) in many materials. Currently 20 women are training. At Huchuy Yachaq we firmly believe that social change can be achieved through the agency of community members, especially of empowered children and teenagers. For more than 15 years, we have been an important partner in this task and we will continue to be. 

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When the  vacation period  starts at the beginning of December, and during the months of January and February,  many children and teeenagers choose to dedicate themselves to work.  Selling merchandise from the Christmas season, shining shoes, on public transport, as domestic workers, etc. This is reinforced by the effects of the pandemic on family economies, as minors are forced to contribute to their household or finance their own expenses. Added to this, the lags of the pandemic are also evident in the limitations in the knowledge and learning process of children and adolescents due to the complications of virtual education in vulnerable areas. For this reason, it is especially important to reinforce these learning areas through playful strategies and methodologies. In addition, in line with Huchuy Yachaq's conviction in integral education, it is also essential to work on emotions, recognize them and express them, through art, theater, plastic arts, music in workshops to strengthen the emotional development of each participant. It is true that various  courses and vacation programs are offered; however, these are not accessible due to the costs they represent. In this understanding,  "Maxivacaciones 2023"  is a program focused on making school vacation time a time for recreation and learning. A space that allows children and teenagers to learn in different ways, expand their social spaces, their personal aspirations through the discovery of new experiences and opportunities to participate in innovative, challenging and fun courses and workshops that also reinforce basic areas such as communication and basic mathematics for each grade level. Experiences and opportunities, in a context in which they are unfortunately elusive, are the best gift that can be given to children and adolescents this Christmas season. Be part of this cause and enliven the Christmas of children and teenagers by giving away the most precious thing for them: education.

Maxivacaciones- Art and culture for integral development

Throughout this year, Kindergarten of charitable action "Las Hormiguitas" (The little ants) became the second home for 46 boys and girls, belonging to the classrooms of 3, 4, and 5 years old. These little ones come from peri-urban areas in Cusco, Peru, where their families face various socio-economic limitations. Despite the challenges, the children face life with hope and eagerly await these festive dates.

There is no better way to conclude this year of experiences and learning than with the Christmas magic and the unique joy that a gift awakens in each of them.

Join Christmas at "El Hormiguero," sharing surprises and smiles. Because the best Christmas is the one we share.

May the magic of Christmas fill your homes and hearts. Happy holidays!

Gift from Heart: May Christmas Magic Reflect in their Smiles

For more than 15 years, at Huchuy Yachaq we have been working tirelessly for the education and comprehensive development of children and teenegaers in the urban-peripheral areas of Cusco. We face enormous challenges, but the result in the lives of each of the users of the project is gratifying and inspires us to continue with our commitment.

Aware of the need to provide opportunities for more boys and girls, in recent years we have expanded our educational initiative to other peri-urban sectors that suffer from many socio-economic limitations. The reception by children, adolescents and the community has been very positive and motivating.

However, to continue with our mission of bringing education, smiles and hope for better futures, we need to have our own place. This will be a welcoming place where children will continue to learn, grow and explore their full potential. With your support, we will be able to build an adequate educational environment equipped with the necessary tools for the comprehensive development of children.

This space will be the home of a complete educational institution, where in principle we will offer preschool education, and we also seek to expand our work to formal primary education. In addition to the classrooms, we also plan to include multi-use modules for a library filled with inspiring books and a playroom filled with games and recreational activities. It will also be the space for vacation programs that will allow children to learn and have fun during school break periods.

Your contribution is invaluable! It brings us closer to our goal of providing a comprehensive education and an enriching environment for the little ones who need it most.

Because the magic of education is revealed in welcoming and appropriate environments, where boys and girls find opportunities and can turn their dreams into achievements.

Join us on this journey for equal opportunities and change the lives of these children in a meaningful way🤗

Building our own home: a space to learn, dream and grow     

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Asociacion Huchuy Yachaq-Pequeno