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More than Healthcare – We Transform Lives

Hands on Peru is committed to a holistic approach towards health & human development. Through our “Volunteer Center for Public Health”, we bridge the gaps that exist in low socio-economic communities of Trujillo through activities based on Health, Education & Dignified Employment.

We're Tackling Poverty in Communities to Create a Better Future

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What They're Saying?

Volunteering with Hands On Peru at CESAPU (Centro de Salud Pública) was an unforgettable experience that deeply enriched my understanding of global health. Over the course of the week, I had the chan...

Emma Pannett

“My week volunteering at the health clinic in Peru was both memorable and eye-opening. From the very beginning, the clinic staff made me feel incredibly welcome, creating an environment where I ...

Isadora Whitfield

“One of my greatest highlights was working with the kids at the clinic in the afternoons. They’re such sweet and happy kids and I loved getting to play with them and help them with work. My ti...

Isabella Balma, UNC, MPH

“As a doula, I have supported many women through labor and birth, but always through a hospital program. Because of this, I’ve never supported women that I’ve known. It was incredibl...

Savannah O'Brien

“I had such an amazing time with HOP! This was my first health-focused volunteer trip and it has definitely made me want to do more like this in the future. I’m so grateful for everything that...

Cecilia Moore

” Working with HOP, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Peruvian culture and spend intimate time personally engaging with the community of Villa Los Angeles. As someone who is committed t...

Houston Walker

Cesapu is a very special place which offers a safe and nurturing environment to promote and support the health and well being of each and every individual needing assistance. As a volunteer it has bee...

Michelle McGowan, RN - U.K.

“My experience in Peru… really made me realize the power of what we can do for communities living in such devastating areas. While we may not be able to break the cyclical outcomes of mult...

Tiffany Proulx - Purdue University

“This was the best experience of my professional & educational career.” Priya spent 7 weeks in Peru evaluating our maternal & child health program Lady Lunes as a part of Yale̵...

Priya Kosana - Yale University

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