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ICYE-STEPS / HAPPY FACES 2016

Code: 46979 Copied

Peru Children Social work Children Social work Permanent

About the project

ICYE-STEPS / HAPPY FACES 2016

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

ICYE PERU

💼 What the programme involves

Happy Faces Hosting Home fosters 45 girls between the ages of 3 to 13 years, who have been victims of sexual and physical abuse. The project aims to promote the comprehensive development of girls and adolescents at risk, so they can overcome the consequences of the violence they have lived in their homes by conducting educational workshops and providing recreational resources. The volunteers will conduct various activities according to their skills, experiences and interests, under the frame of the programme activities of the institution. For example: Academic activities, such as improving some educational subjects ; Teaching computer skills ; Implementing and developing various workshops with the girls that will raise their spirit of initiative and creativity. Supporting the sewing, weaving, painting and sports workshops ; Taking part in other recreational activities such as music, dance and handcrafts. The volunteers will work every day from Monday to Friday 5 to 7 hours per day. It is recommended to bring: Comfortable long and short pants, comfortable shoes for long walks, a hat/Suncap, sun glasses, repellent for insects, personal medications and sleeping bag.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer(s) will live in the house of a family with the basic services provided. Breakfast, dinner and lunch to be provided by the host family.

📍 About the location

Lurin, the ecological town, is situated at 36 km south of the historical centre of Lima.

ℹ️ Additional information

Participation : 4 semaines à 16 semaines. Frais supplémentaires : 450 € pour 4 semaines, 75 € pour chaque semaine additionnelle. Le projet est ouvert toute l'année, la date d'arrivée est libre.

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📅 Available sessions

PER-0/2016

01/01/2016 → 31/12/2016

Closed
Volunteers registered 25 / 50
♂ 0/25 ♀ 25/25

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Peru

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Peru Nuevo Sol (PEN / S/.)

Exchange rate

1 PEN = 0.262474 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish