PERU

The Viatorian mission in Peru currently counts one religious and eleven associates. Since the creation of this mission in 1960, many Viatorians have devoted themselves to the cause of the most destitute in the land of the Incas. Today, this community still stays the course in a context of great fragility. It does so in two hubs: Collique (Lima) and Cutervo.

Collique, Lima

Saint Viator Educommunication Center (Centro de Educomunicación)

• Toy library: to promote and strengthen the integral development of children in public primary education.
• Alternative basic education: to accompany adolescents who have left school, particularly children, girls, and young workers, in pursuing their studies.
• Vocational training for employment: technical training offered to young people who have completed their secondary studies. For female adolescents and young women, training workshops in bakery and nutrition.

Engagement of associates: The associates of the Lima region contribute to the mission in parishes, at CESAVI, and in the accompaniment of young people.

Cutervo

Educational institution “Fe y Alegría 69” — This institution is one of the 80 schools of the Fe y Alegría federation, a popular education organization promoted by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). These schools are privately managed but are part of the public system under an agreement signed between the Peruvian State and the Fe y Alegría Federation.