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Empower women and children for community change!

Change lives by supporting LLI educational programs and after-school classes for women and children!

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Empower women and children for community change!

Empower women and children for community change!

Empower women and children for community change!

Empower women and children for community change!

Empower women and children for community change!

Change lives by supporting LLI educational programs and after-school classes for women and children!

Change lives by supporting LLI educational programs and after-school classes for women and children!

Change lives by supporting LLI educational programs and after-school classes for women and children!

Change lives by supporting LLI educational programs and after-school classes for women and children!

Sarah Hutchinson
Sarah Hutchinson
Sarah Hutchinson
Sarah Hutchinson
1 Campaign |
Lima, Peru
$2,725 USD 4 backers
194% of $1,400 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Why I need your support

According to the World Economic Forum, Peru's education system was ranked last in math and science scores and second to last in overall quality of education (2007). The Light and Leadership Initiative (LLI) supports Huaycan, a shantytown located outside of Lima, to reinforce learning in Huaycan's schools.

Huaycan is comprised of approximately 180,000 inhabitants, almost all of which live below the poverty line. 

LLI Mission:

The Light and Leadership Initiative's mission is to respond to the needs of the women in the Ate-Vitarte district of Huaycan, Peru in their struggle out of poverty by increasing the availability and quality of education offered to women and children. Through workshops and classes, women are empowered to better care for themselves and their families by improving both their physical and emotional well being, as well as advancing their skills in the workforce. Children are offered similar opportunities and learn the value of education and respect for one's community. We believe the women and children of the Ate-Vitarte district will become positive leaders for change through love, support, and education.

Your support will support volunteers and the program to facilitate this change.

About me and my work

I am a senior graduating from the University of Texas, May 2015, with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I volunteered in a mountain village in Oaxaca, Mexico the summer of my junior year in high school and taught after-school P.E. and nutrition classes. That trip showed me the power of cross-cultural exchange - from volunteer to community and the community on the volunteer.

I am volunteering with LLI because I believe in their mission. During my time in Peru this summer, I will be making lesson plans and leading art classes 4-5 days a week! I will also teach english classes. Aside from classes, I will be living in the community so that I can optimize my time with the children and begin to understand the lifestyle of my surrounding community. 

Photos from Oaxaca: (top left) 4 of my students - they loved playing with the camera and being in the spotlight, (top left) my get-well card when the flu kept me from class, (bottom) The class showing off their work on the last day.

Your contributions

Your donation will help fund my program fee, including housing. Your contribution indirectly supports other staff and volunteers that plan math, computer programming, english, art, physical education classes (and more!) that promote active learning and mental and physical health!

Other Ways You Can Help

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  • Don't have the means to donate financially?  I’d love to read an encouraging word - leave messages in the top comments section :)

Thank you for taking the time to check out LLI and my page,

Sarah

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Yellow, you brightened my day

$5 USD
Thank you for supporting women and child education!
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$10 USD
Access to weekly journal/blog about my work (my experiences working, the culture, pictures) + Facebook shoutout (let me know if you are shy)
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$25 USD
A postcard + access to weekly journal about my experience and the program + Facebook shoutout!
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You are my sunshine

$50 USD
A keychain or other Peruvian keepsake + post card + access to weekly journal + Facebook shoutout
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