Peru: Foundations of Global Health
Location
- Peru
Length
1 - 4 weeks
Need-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans
Health & Safety
Sep 08, 2024
Jan 14, 2025
13 travelers are looking at this program
About Program
Travel to Peru to volunteer your time assisting local doctors in traveling clinics, providing care to remote highland communities in the Cuzco area. Learn from medical professionals about the basics of medicine and public health while gaining first-hand experience in the field. Immerse yourself in Quechua culture, hike the iconic Machu Picchu citadel and stroll through Cuzco's bustling and colorful artisan markets.
Service Hours: 14-day = 35 / 21-day = 60
Program Theme: Medicine & Public Health
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Program Highlights
- Gain experience in the healthcare field working in underserved communities
- Explore the colorful, colonial city of Cuzco
- Hike the picturesque Rainbow Mountain (21-day program only)
- Visit the Machu Picchu ruins through an informative guided tour
- Raft the whitewater of one of Peru's main rivers
Response from Global Leadership Adventures (GLA)
Thank you for sharing your takeaways from your volunteering experience with GLA in Peru. We're so glad you had a wonderful time and made lifetime memories during your time abroad.