Peruap Bulletin 13 Pdf

Perua p

(Peru Apurimac Project)

Bulletin No 13

Supporting community projects in Peru London 4 July 2009

In Apurimac and Callao, January 2009 Apurimac , a rural Quechua speaking region of Peru, has a high level of extreme poverty (65.9%). Only 42% of homes have access to running water and only 54% of homes have electricity. We visited Apurimac again in January. We also paid a brief visit to Abancay, the capital of Apurimac, and Andahuaylas. The roads are for the main part not tarmac-ed. Andahuaylas is a small commercial city due to its Sunday market and to the people from peasant communities in the area who visit Andahuaylas to trade their animals and produce. Like other parts of Apurimac, the mountain roads to Chiara are stony, dirt roads and are very difficult to travel on, especially in bad weather. This was the rainy season when the area suffers landslides and flooding and can be very dangerous. Despite demands for improved roads, Chiara is still waiting to see any improvements. After 6 hours travelling on these uneven roads badly affected in parts by flooding which detained us, we finally arrived in Chiara. We were met by the villagers, including the Women s Club and representatives of the community as well as a group of villagers who perform the dance with acrobatics known as Negrillos , typical of the region. Our visit included seeing the Women s Centre which was built by the Project, and visiting the foundations of the future Village Hall. This was our fifth visit and each time we have seen some improvement in the conditions of the people in the village, and this time we learned about a State nutrition and education programme which the village is included in. Nevertheless, Chiara, like Huillcayhua and other villages in the area still suffer problems with childhood malnutrition, which affects nearly 70% of the children according to the doctor we spoke to at the little Medical Centre in Chiara. He mentioned a project he had in mind to diagnose and treat the majority of the children in the village who are unfortunately infested with parasites, which affects their nutritional status and their educational ability. We hope to help with this in the future if he can get us more information. Peruap made some donations: a type of basic oven with chimney, to replace the pile of logs used for cooking which damages the lungs and eyes of the women and the small children with them, was bought for the Women s Centre. A donation of toys for children proved very popular. Building materials to help construct the village hall was provided. Finally the project gave a sink and glass for the windows, both for the Women s Centre. On returning to Lima, we gave a presentation with photos of the work the project has done in Chiara for people who originated from the village and who now live in Callao. In Pedro Ruiz Gallo, an area like many in Callao with high levels of unemployment amongst young people the project organised a workshop whereby talks about drug addiction and teenage pregnancy/contraception were given by doctors working in these fields. The total of the donations given, including another donation of toys given to children living in a shanty town in Callao, came to approximately (due to exchange rates) of £479.10 (2,395.50 new soles in Peruvian currency). Our thanks to the people of Chiara for their hospitality, to the Women s Club there for looking after us and to the leaders of the village, to the doctors who gave their time to give the talks in Callao, to Grupo Amistad (our group of helpers in Callao), and to the Association of Chiarinos in Callao. Please note that all travelling expenses, lodging and food, and personal expenses come from our own pockets and not from Peruap funds

Inti Raymi and San Juan event 27th June 2009 We would like to express our gratitude to all the people who contributed to the event which took place on 27th June to celebrate Inti Raymi and the Day of San Juan. We would like to send special thanks to those who gave their time voluntarily to help during the event thanks to Cristina Motta, Mehdi, Brinner, Dunia Ball, Carmen Gorriti and her mother, Maria Anne ( Futuro Feliz ), Liz, Gissele, Jessica Luong for the donation of the raffle basket and contents. Our thanks to Medalit Soto ( Proyecto Amazonia ) as co- organiser of the event and to the public for their support. The event showed a colourful display of traditional Peruvian dances, costumes and music - Baile Peru , Expresion Inca , Somos Peru , Ollantay , Kausary . Despite the good show and friendly atmosphere, after costs were taken into consideration we have made a loss of money on this event. However we are extremely grateful to the public who attended and we are looking forward to our next fund raising event. Many thanks. Our next fund raising event: Peruvian Independence Day 26th July Peruap is organising a party to celebrate Peruvian National Day with Peruvians and friends. Everyone is welcome to enjoy typical Peruvian food and entertainment. The entrance ticket is £ 7 which includes a raffle ticket. There will be a show with live music and dancing from the coastal area of Peru, featuring Ayer y Hoy music group (guitar, vocals and Peruvian cajon ), plus Afro Peruvian dancing group Ritmo y sabor . Food includes traditional cebiche , anticuchos , picarones , and more. Venue: 202 Coldharbour Lane, Lambeth, London SW9. More information: [email protected] Tel: 02086998731 Blog http://peru-ap.blogspot.com/ The

Friaje problem in the Andes

Our project is intending to make a donation in order to help people in the Andes suffering from friaje , a phenomenon of intense cold that happens every year during winter. Friaje is particularly intense in areas 4,000 metres or more above sea level specially in southern parts of the country such as Puno. The indigenous communities that live in these areas are some of the poorest and they are affected by hypothermia, bronchitis and pneumonia. So far 133 children have been reported to have died due to the seasonal flu caused by the low temperatures. Unfortunately friaje attracts little attention in the media and the authorities. We appeal to those who would like to help to make a donation. We are intending to buy a number of blankets in order to help children, who are the most vulnerable. There is currently in Peru a campaign to help Huancavelica, another region affected . Peruap will make contact with Caritas of Peru. We already have made contact with CEAS ( Episcopal Commission for Social Action) and a voluntary group Amistad so as to they can coordinate the donation in Peru with Caritas on our behalf. About us Peruap is a voluntary group based in London. We organize events to raise funds in order to help community groups in Peru that live in poverty. For more information about our work in Peru you can visit our Blog. We also have a bulletin and organize presentations with photos and other types of materials. Anyone who would like to volunteer is welcome to help with our fund raising events. Any donation will be very much appreciated, simply contact our treasurer Liz to her email or telephone: 02086998731 Many Thanks. Claudio Chipana Judith Grimsdell If you would like to volunteer or give a donation, please call or write to us . For further information contact us on: Tel 0208 6998731 Email: [email protected] Peruap Blog: http://peru-ap.blogspot.com/

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