Welcome to People of Peru Project!

"When we blend our lives with those in need, a tapestry is woven from threads beyond this world. A pattern rich and vibrant, eclipses every possible combination that we alone possess." Paul Opp

 People of Peru Project.  Relief of human suffering, caring for children, education for self help and planting the seeds of hope.

The People of Peru Project is providing aid to the region of Peru at the headwaters of the Amazon River. Iquitos is a city of 450,000 people surrounded by thousands of square miles of jungle. This city is plagued by poverty and all that comes with it. Disease, parasites, malnutrition, rampant tooth decay and premature death are but a few. In any third world country, in conditions like this, the children suffer most. Many are left alone to survive on the streets or in the surrounding jungle with no parent or family unit to provide care.

They have so little and we have so much!

 Our crisis foster care facility provides short term care for children who need a safe place to go during turbulent times. This facility also gives us a place to monitor individuals during recovery from surgery or those suffering from nutritional challenges. We have made life long commitments to a growing number of young mothers who for reasons beyond their control need a safe place to raise their babies and call home. We are providing education and vocational training for these precious girls so they will be well equipped to face the challenges of adult life.   

We have provided medical assistance to over 11,000 people in the Iquitos region over the last 8 years. We are in the early planning stages of building and operation of our free surgical clinic and hospital specifically for the poor people in our community.

This facility will be staffed with long and short term volunteers who will save lives daily and return home blessed for serving.

Our vocational training adds to the education of each child in our care. This program is linked to cottage industries and it provides apprenticeship programs for our kids as well as generates income to make this organization self-sufficient.

People of Peru Project has a Jungle facility that is bringing medical assistance, education, economic relief and ministry to a region 5 hours up the Amazon River from Iquitos. What a blessing to see the impact of our volunteers on the lives of these humble jungle villages.

Planting the seeds of spiritual growth is a foundational part of all we do. Healing, teaching, feeding and loving these dear people is the fertilizer for the seeds of spiritual growth that are planted. All of the help we give may make a difference for a lifetime. We may impact thousands on a humanitarian level, but the power of God makes a difference that will reach into eternity.

If you are compelled to be a part of this project, please contact me at the address above. I will be happy to send you a free award winning  documentary of the work that has been done in the last five years. We have impacted thousands, and it is  just the beginning my friend. Be a part of it!

Paul K.Opp
President

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