About: Peru's Challenge

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Peru's Challenge is a non-governmental organization that works with volunteers in Cuzco1 to create opportunities for children living in the Andes of Peru in South America. The Program was started by Jane Gavel (Australian) and Selvy Ugaz (Peruvian) when they were just 24 years old. Since October 2003, they have helped more than 1,000 families and started to educate over 500 children in four different communities. The Peru's Challenge Program supports local Peruvian charity Reto Peru (meaning Peru's Challenge) and is not affiliated with any other organisations. It is purely managed by Jane and Selvy from Peru.2

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  • Peru's Challenge is a non-governmental organization that works with volunteers in Cuzco1 to create opportunities for children living in the Andes of Peru in South America. The Program was started by Jane Gavel (Australian) and Selvy Ugaz (Peruvian) when they were just 24 years old. Since October 2003, they have helped more than 1,000 families and started to educate over 500 children in four different communities. The Peru's Challenge Program supports local Peruvian charity Reto Peru (meaning Peru's Challenge) and is not affiliated with any other organisations. It is purely managed by Jane and Selvy from Peru.2 Peru's Challenge has received worldwide recognition for their work and has been featured on the Australian hit travel show Getaway2 showcasing the work that they have completed and are undertaking in the rural communities of Cuzco. This national NGO won the ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best Volunteer Organisation’ category of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards in 2009.4 Amongst their global acknowledgment, local news networks5 have covered the work of previous volunteers as the work that Peru's Challenge has done and is doing in Peru has had a universal effect on anyone who participates. In addition to their work with communities, Peru's Challenge offers tours in their package in order for volunteers to experience the ancient wonders of Peru. (en)
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  • Peru's Challenge is a non-governmental organization that works with volunteers in Cuzco1 to create opportunities for children living in the Andes of Peru in South America. The Program was started by Jane Gavel (Australian) and Selvy Ugaz (Peruvian) when they were just 24 years old. Since October 2003, they have helped more than 1,000 families and started to educate over 500 children in four different communities. The Peru's Challenge Program supports local Peruvian charity Reto Peru (meaning Peru's Challenge) and is not affiliated with any other organisations. It is purely managed by Jane and Selvy from Peru.2 (en)
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  • Peru's Challenge (en)
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