Sd project Peru

Volunteer, internship, and social work project that works directly with Andean communities, empowering women and providing educational support to native children from immigrant families.

Helping women never doubt that they are Valuable & Powerful

The Sustainable Development Project (SD Project-Peru) is a social work and volunteer program operating in the Central Andes, managed and promoted by volunteers. It was legally established and registered in the Peruvian Public Registry in 2009.
We have developed social programs, without intermediaries, in the most vulnerable communities of the Peruvian Andes, where the largest population living in extreme poverty and experiencing economic, social, and cultural exclusion is concentrated.

Our projects

We manage and develop our own projects directly in our towns and communities in:

Educational support for children

It generates a positive impact on many Andean children by providing educational, formative and emotional support. Our small alternative schools are centers of learning based on our Andean traditions, in addition to providing them with the social skills necessary for their future.

Empowerment of Andean women

The empowerment of Andean women is the foundation that strengthens families and gives them the tools they need to achieve healthy and happy homes. It supports these self-help groups of immigrant women who need a helping hand to face the economic, social, and organizational challenges for their survival.

Community development in Andean populations

It supports the sustainable development of Andean native populations and communities by improving the quality of life of families, providing them with the tools, knowledge and organization to be the drivers of their own improvement and development

Why participate in our project?

More than just a project, it is an intense, direct, and real form of social work and cultural exchange.

Direct social work

Develop and implement your personal, professional, and human skills directly in native Andean communities and populations in a way that leaves a lasting impact.

Real impact

It is part of a change in the lives of many children, women and Andean people who need solidarity support to be agents of their own improvement and social change

Cultural exchange

A complete form of experiential sociocultural immersion, every weekend we organize non-commercial excursions to natural and tourist areas in the jungle and the Andes.

Come join us

Multiple expeditions to the enigmatic Andes and jungle of Peru, the living culture of its towns and villages, its crafts, food and all its mystique and exoticism, hikes to snow-capped peaks and mountains, its beautiful waterfalls, rivers and tropical valleys, all from a perspective no comercial!

Internships:

We organize various internship programs tailored to your Skills & Estudies

Learn more about our internship program

A completely immersive experience:

Excursion trips

Every weekend we organize excursions to interesting places in the Andes and the Peruvian jungle

Learn Spanish

Learn or improve your Spanish in a practical, direct and fun way in our experiential courses at no cost.

Cultural Immersion

A complete cultural immersion in native Andean villages, visiting artisan villages, local fairs and traditional markets .

Exchange courses

Various courses and exchange activities in native, Peruvian and international cuisine, pastry and cocktails, learn Latin dances

Teamwork

Support, guidance and accompaniment of a close-knit multicultural team in social work, travel and cultural exchange

fun activities

We participate in community, local, and organizational social festivities and many celebrations for achieving our goals!

Testimonials

"Volunteering with the S D Project is an intense cross cultural learning experience. The needs are varied and large among the families in the program, yet smiles and genuine personal relations are the norm. Frank and the other “tichers” are highly respected and warmly received."

Peter Wotowiek

USA

"I took part of the project in March and had an amazing time with the children of Huancayo. I got to make an impact by teaching english with the little knowledge in spanish I had from before and I did as well have plenty of time to improve my spanish in a way I’d never done before."

Mina Lillcrona

sweden

"I came to Huancayo in March to work with children and did absolutley loved the feeling of actually teaching those children something. Even though my Spanish was limited the children helped me out and together we could understand each other, and both learn ."