TRUJILLO, PERU
Aldea Infantil is an orphanage to the south of Trujillo, Peru, managed by Sra. Blanca Esther Castillo Martell. Homes in this orphanage (shelters housing 10 children each with a small kitchen and living room) are a European concept built with government aid. Up-keep, daily needs of the children and educational programs have been left to those running the home. Over 80 children at the Aldea Infantil work their land and have established a successful strawberry industry (they are delicous!), have a growing guinea pig production (they are big!) and are planning to create a dairy. Blanca, and Aldea Infantil, has partnered with Southern Cross for internships to work one-on-one with children to help them develop skills for personal growth and self-reliance. See updated posts about this site here.
