The volunteer positions are all located in the beautiful colonial town of Cusco (starting point for visits to the world famous Machu Picchu). The volunteers are placed in children's homes for boys or girls. The children's homes are home to several dozen children. Some of the children are orphans or can not be cared for by their biological parents (socially very weak families). Others were picked up in the street or placed in homes by the Peruvian social welfare office because the parents do not fulfill their duty of care and responsibility (inter-family violence, alcohol, abuse, drugs, etc.). All children have in common that they have mostly traumatic experiences behind them, which have brought mostly mental or even physical consequences.
Through the projects, the boys and girls get a safe shelter, a balanced diet, clothing and medical care and education. It also ensures that the children receive a school education and hopefully can find their way back to a normal life. Children who have suffered traumatic experiences or been subjected to severe (sexual) abuse also receive psychological support to heal the often deep emotional wounds and to give them new perspectives. There is a donation of US$ 100 that has to be paid on site to the project, not in cash but in as a donation in kind.

The Location
The city is known worldwide as a starting point for adventurous hikes on the Inca Trail and for the trip to the famous Inca city and World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. As the former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is itself a World Heritage Site and in the 13th century it had already reached a size much larger than all other Inca settlements. The history of the city is very eventful and legendary - traces of it can be found everywhere in the streets and alleys: today's very pretty cityscape is shaped by the colonial architecture, but there also are impressive remains from the Inca period, such as the legendary seamless walls that can be found everywhere. You can get a deep insight into the city's history in several museums. 

Today Cusco is a lot in one: tourist magnet, starting point for adventures to Machu Picchu and surroundings, as well as a beautiful modern city in a spectacular scenery - you will be amazed!