We have found our charity. It is a project in Arequipa, Peru to fund schooling for children. The project is run by Global Vision International (www.gviusa.com). I found it through a web site called GlobalGiving.com.
Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru and attracts many migrants hoping to find work. Unable to afford to live within the city, they have set up shanty towns on the outskirts of the city (pueblos jovenes). The children living in these pueblos jovenes have limited access to education. As a parent I work to ensure my daughter will have more opportunities in this life than I had while growing up. I can't imagine the parents of the children in the pueblos jovenes feel differently. These families are looking to improve their and their children's opportunities by seeking work. This is the thread of commonality that pulls on me to help. As a fellow parent I recognize what motivates them to move to the city and look for work.
To find out more about the project please check out the information from Global Vision International:
http://www.gviusa.com/pages/projectDetail.asp?page=moreinfo&expedition=92
Or from GlobalGiving's web site:
http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/1800/proj1768a.html
Orla and I are very excited to visit Peru. Now we just need to work on our fundraising!
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Stephen - the "donation vacation" idea is great. I work at GlobalGiving, and we're thrilled that you are going to be supporting this GVI project. We'd love to have you nad your wife be "ambassadors" to the project - maybe taking photos/video and/or blogging about your experience while you are there - so keep us posted on your plans...hopefully others will be inspired to follow your lead!
- joan @ globalgiving
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