Breaking the cycle of poverty through education in Huaraz, Peru
In Huaraz, many children aged 6–14 work in the streets to support their families. This forces them to sacrifice their education for immediate income.
Even at 18, financial barriers prevent many young people from pursuing higher education. Without support, they are trapped in short-term survival instead of investing in long-term opportunities. This cycle also impacts the local community’s development.
Seeds of Hope ensures that children and young adults can stay in school and thrive:
Homework help, workshops on nutrition, hygiene, well-being, and life skills.
Coverage of tuition, uniforms, study materials, and access to a safe study space.
Providing healthy meals after each session.
Funding school essentials such as uniforms, supplies, and medical fees
Though enrollment is free, hidden costs (~$15/month plus lost income) keep many from school. Seeds of Hope covers them so children can learn without financial strain.
supported since 2006
supported since graduates now working full-time 2006
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Provide strong academic and personal education rooted in values.
Support students with medical, legal, and emotional assistance.
Teach essential skills such as hygiene, responsibility, respect, and solidarity.
Provide clothing, shoes, and school supplies to reduce hidden schooling costs.
Advocate for children’s rights and protect vulnerable families.
Yuri was born and raised in Huaráz. Yuri has both a music and an accounting degree, teaching as a music teacher for a number of years and now working as a freelance accountant while running Seeds of Hope. Following graduation, he also spent seven years working as a teacher with different organizations involved with helping children in situations of extreme poverty. The knowledge he gained by working with these children, as well as getting to know the families of these children, gave him a profound insight into the problems of poverty-stricken children in the Áncash region, and he learned the difficulties associated with attempts to escape their socio-economic position. As a result, he founded Seeds of Hope in 2006, along with three volunteers with whom he was working with – Federica, Giovana and Rocio.
Hi everyone!
My name is Isabel, a primary school teacher from the Netherlands. I'm living in Huaraz with my Peruvian husband and currently work online as a Dutch teacher.
Since 2024, I have been the International Volunteer Coordinator at Seeds of Hope. I'm the first contact for new volunteers and Spanish students when they apply. I explain to them about Seeds of Hope, give them the information they need, and answer their questions, mostly before they arrive. I feel very thankful to be able to support the beautiful mission and get to know so many incredible people.
I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you make sure you can be a part of Seeds of Hope and explore beautiful Huaraz!
Soy Gina Celestino y actualmente estudio la carrera de Educación en Inglés en un instituto superior, cursando el IV ciclo. Esta formación representa para mí un paso importante en mi desarrollo personal y profesional, ya que me prepara para alcanzar mi meta de ser docente de inglés y dedicarme a la enseñanza con responsabilidad y compromiso.Desde pequeña formé parte de Seeds of Hope como alumna, donde recibí apoyo académico y acompañamiento que me ayudaron a crecer con seguridad en mis estudios. Hoy, desde una nueva etapa en mi vida, colaboro en la organización apoyando a los niños en sus tareas escolares y reforzando los aprendizajes que reciben en el colegio.Para mí, ser parte de este proyecto significa una oportunidad de compartir lo que voy aprendiendo en mi carrera, ganar experiencia práctica y contribuir al desarrollo integral de cada estudiante. Disfruto mucho trabajar con los niños, conversar con ellos y buscar maneras creativas de acompañar su aprendizaje, ya que considero que cada pequeño avance es una motivación para seguir avanzando con entusiasmo en mi camino educativo.
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Huaraz 02001, Peru
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