Read all about Picaflor House community project in Cusco, Peru. Stories and blogs from the project in a rural village of Cusco.
Modern Education Methods Across the world, technology has opened new learning opportunities, offering flexibility for teachers and pupils, as well as 24-hour access to educational resources. Yet, as modernisation continues, some are left behind. This is the reality for villages high in the mountains above Cusco, where there is little
Celebrating a Villages Birthday! They say birthdays become less important with time, maybe for humans, but not for towns, and certainly not for Oropesa. This Sunday, the tranquil plaza of Oropesa was unusually packed as people gathered to celebrate the town’s 164th year. This is a key event in Oropesa’s
The Joy of Learning Friday has always been the best day of the week. After my first dip into the world of work, I’ve realised there’s no feeling quite like it. Even better, however, is the Friday afternoon atmosphere at Picaflor House. It’s a time when children have free rein,
Our Healthy Minds Campaign: A consistently nutritious and healthy diet empowers physical and cognitive development. Food security is especially important for children’s growing minds and bodies. This is why we believe the well-being of our students must be multi-faceted. Above all, Picaflor House ensures students receive healthy meals alongside a
In this series of short articles, I see into Globalteers’ afterschool project at Picaflor House. A special emphasis will be put on the different perspectives of parents, teachers and interns. The aim is to provide a comprehensive insight into the work at Picaflor House in order to give a better
In this series of short articles, I see into Globalteers’ afterschool project at Picaflor House. A special emphasis will be put on the different perspectives of parents, teachers and interns. The aim is to provide a comprehensive insight into the work at Picaflor House in order to give a better
Introduction The children at the Picaflor House enjoyed their last day of the year by participating in the traditional Peruvian activity of La chocolatada nivideña. In addition to this, the children also received an unexpected visit from Santa Claus, who, much to the children’s delight, came bearing gifts. It was
The Beauty and the Burden of Siblings in Peru Before working with children in Peru, I was somewhat aware of the role older siblings play in low-income countries, as young carers helping to raise their younger siblings. Having specialised in gender studies, I was particularly familiar with the role of