The city of Chincha is located along the Pacific coast in the departamento of Ica. Houses and buildings in this city were destroyed by an earthquake in 2007. Eric and Jacob volunteered to do construction at a school operated by the Alliance Missionary Church. They have worked outdoors over the past five weeks, digging holes in preparation for a building project and excavating a playground to remove rocks, making the area safe for children to play.

Liz volunteered to serve at San Bartolome Childrens Hospital in the capital city of Lima. Her supervisor, Dr. Jenny Arauco, is a pediatric surgeon with a gift for treating patients from all over the country. Liz has had an opportunity to come alongside these infants and children who suffer from a variety of medical conditions, sharing their hope for a brighter future.

Sarah volunteered to spend her mornings at a public school nearby, Senora de los Milagros (Our Lady of Miracles). Her assignment involves teaching drama and art to children in the primary grades. In the afternoons, she tutored individual students and conducted a drama workshop for children at a local church.

All four students serving along the Peruvian coast have enjoyed their chance to interact with children. For many, our students are the first Americans they have met. Hollywood gives Peruvians one perspective of what it means to be an American. These real life encounters offer another.