In addition to the school the organisation, Traveller Not Tourist, also has an orphanage in the city where it sends many volunteers. Sunday 25th September was our first experience of the orphanage since arriving in Arequipa. Some of the volunteers decided to organise a fun morning out at the swimming baths which gave us the perfect opportunity to meet the children and see the work that goes on there. The Casa Hogar orphanage is roughly a twenty minute bus journey out of the town centre. The orphanage was set up (and is run) by a charity organisation called Instituto de la Caridad Universal del Perú (The Institute of the Universal Charity of Perú). The orphanage is run by full time local volunteers who only get food and board for their work there, no wage. It works with the government who sends them children, but money and resources have to come from donations. The orphanage has around twenty children under the age of 10. The youngest is a 2 month old baby girl that was left on the doorstep at just 12 days old! The living quarters are extremely small and cramped. They are currently fundrasing for a new place, one which will be larger and suit the needs better for the children and carers. We are hoping that with the money we raised in England we can organise an events day in Arequipa to raise awareness and generate further funds. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks for reading,
Tom and Sophie
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