Initiative Un Arbol - Una Vida
In the spirit of sustainability, we planted trees together with the children. The campaign contributed to reforestation in the Arequipa region.
The initiative was launched by a group from Arequipa. When reforesting they use the Quenua trees, which are part of the region's natural tree population. In the Indian tradition there is a ritual of performing a dance when planting. It is part of the cultural understanding that Mother Earth must be protected. The topic was discussed last year in the workshops of the Hogar de Cristo house. When this understanding of the knowledge of nature and the tradition of trees was revived, an action with the participation of children and young people took place in spring 2023. They performed the dance ritual while planting the trees.
Hay Festivalito initiative
We support this event, which enables young people and children to take part in cultural activities through low-threshold access. In this way, the children are taught their rights and education and shown opportunities to improve their living situation and form an informed opinion.
https://www.hayfestival.com/arequipa/socios
JUNTOS initiative
The Hogar de Cristo house launched its own project. Sewing machines were provided so that the young people and their parents could be instructed in sewing protective clothing for the health sector.
Médicos Solidarios Initiative
During the Covid-19 pandemic we supported the Médicos Solidarios initiative. This took care of people affected by Covid in the health centers in Peru.
https://www.medicos-solidarios-arequipa.com/es/
Polyclinic Initiative “Espiritu Santo”
Our circle of friends contributed a sum of EUR 25,000 to the construction of the clinic in 2013. As a result of our donation, a contract was concluded between the Friends of Arequipa and the Association “Policlinico Social Aleman Espiritu Santo” that guarantees free preliminary examinations and treatments for children who come to the Hogar de Cristo house.
https://policlinicosespiritusanto.org/index.php/nosotros/
Asociacion Hogar de Cristo Initiative
Our association finances the training/study of ten scholarship holders every year. We also help the house financially in the area of health care, with the purchase of equipment or tools for running the workshops, with house renovations and the implementation of various courses for the children.
