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Peru's Challenge is a non-governmental organization that works with volunteers in Cuzco1 to create opportunities for children living in the Andes of Peru in South America. The Program was started by Jane Gavel (Australian) and Selvy Ugaz (Peruvian) when they were just 24 years old. Since October 2003, they have helped more than 1,000 families and started to educate over 500 children in four different communities. The Peru's Challenge Program supports local Peruvian charity Reto Peru (meaning Peru's Challenge) and is not affiliated with any other organisation. It is purely managed by Jane and Selvy from Peru.2 Peru's Challenge have received worldwide recognition for their work and have been featured on the Australian hit travel show ''Getaway''2 showcasing the work that they have completed and are undertaking in the rural communities of Cuzco. This national NGO won the ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best Volunteer Organisation’ category of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards in 2009.4 Amongst their global acknowledgment, local news networks5 have covered the work of previous volunteers as the work that Peru's Challenge has done and is doing in Peru has had a universal effect on anyone who participates. In addition to their work with communities, Peru's Challenge offers tours in their package in order for volunteers to experience the ancient wonders of Peru. == Goals == 1. To create basic opportunities for the children of Peru: * Education * Health * Happy and safe environment Before starting any project, Peru's Challenge have lengthy discussions with all members of the community to ascertain what it is that they require for their children and how PC can work closely together to help them achieve this. It is very important that the community feels they are working as a part of the team. The community are involved in all decisions and plans. This way, they learn to continue the great work that is done together. They become self-sustaining with the support of the relationship built with the Ministry of Education. 2. To provide an exceptional travel and volunteer experience: Peru's Challenge is also very committed to providing an exceptional volunteer travel experience to all of participating volunteers. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation. It is their invaluable assistance that makes the job of assisting local Peruvian communities possible. Being part of the Peru's Challenge volunteer team is about realising how easy it is to give Peruvian children more opportunities, while traveling and enjoying the absolute beauty of Peru, and making friendships with other volunteers from around the world.5 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Peru's Challenge」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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