Peru in the spotlight in 2025
Peru: voices that carry far in the Andes and the Amazon
Peru is a country of great contrasts, rich in incredible cultural, linguistic and geographical diversity. But behind this richness lie great inequalities. In some regions, such as the high-altitude Andean plateaus of Cusco or the tropical forests of Madre de Dios, many families live isolated, without access to essential services, and in extreme poverty.
This precarious situation has serious consequences for children. In some areas, the absence of the State encourages the proliferation of illegal activities such as gold mining, which expose children to violence and trafficking. Access to education remains a major challenge: schools are sometimes too far away, poorly equipped or lack trained staff.
In the Andean province of Paucartambo, in the heart of the Andes, 11-year-old Flor lives in a small, isolated village. Thanks to the Amhauta program, she takes part in a radio workshop where she learns to speak out, prepare programs and talk about children’s rights. Her dream today is to become a teacher and pass on what she has learned.
Further east, in the Amazonian region of Madre de Dios, 11-year-old Angela lives in an area affected by illegal gold mining. She has seen children her age forced to work or exposed to violence. With Amhauta’s support, she is now involved in environmental protection activities. In her school, she makes her classmates aware of the consequences of deforestation and river pollution. She wants to make her voice heard to protect the forest and defend the rights of children in her region.
Focus on a partner supported by Terre des Hommes Suisse
Amhauta, a committed partner of Terre des Hommes Suisse, works in these remote regions to support communities living in precarious conditions. The association helps children to better understand and defend their rights: in leadership schools, they develop their self-confidence through radio journalism, theater and creative activities. Amhauta also offers educational support, trains teachers and families in child protection, and works with the authorities to change laws in favor of children.
By taking part in the 34th March of Hope, you’ll be supporting children in Peru to ensure that their rights are respected. Thanks to your commitment, children like Flor, Angela and their friends are protected, can go to school and become agents of change. Together, let’s ensure that the rights of all children are respected!
