Kiya Survivors; Working with vulnerable children in Mancora, Peru
- Peru
About Program
Founded in 2001, the Kiya Survivors volunteer programme is the invaluable building block that has enabled the charity to expand and provide professional care and help to more children and young people in need of therapy and support.
Our volunteer programme gives volunteers the opportunity to visit and live in a fabulous country whilst making a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and their families.
At Kiya Survivors, one of our main aims is to educate families and communities on disabilities & learning difficulties, to encourage understanding and acceptance and thus break away from the belief that many communities still hold, that children born to be different are a curse.
As a volunteer, you will live and work in Mancora, a small fishing village in the North of Peru, and support our team of Physiotherapists and Speech Therapists at the Mama Cocha project, offering in house support to 30 children with some form of disability.
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Program Highlights
- Near places of outstanding natural beauty
- Surfing, horse riding and swimming with turtles are just some of the activities nearby!
- Opportunities to learn and practice Spanish
Program Impact
Volunteers will work in an all Peruvian team supporting them with their work along with helping take photos and videos to help expand our social media presence. We can arrange family programmes if required as well as individual programmes.
