Intiwawa is fighting poverty in the slums of Arequipa providing different projects for the kids and their parents.
Simply. Helping. Intiwawa is fighting poverty in Peru.
Intiwawa is a dynamic and young organization with the goal of fighting poverty in the southern slums of Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru. Founded as a German-Peruvian organization in 2007, we now consist of an international team volunteering in Peru and in Germany. Our goal is the integral development of the children and a sustainable improvement of their living standards. To achieve this goal and fight the symptoms of poverty, Intiwawa carries out projects in several areas:
Education: Homework support, English classes, tutoring in maths and lecture
Health: Dentist project, promotion of healthy nutrition and personal hygiene
Strengthening sociocultural values: Cultural and artistic workshops
Empowerment of parents: Parent’s School, knitting project for the mothers
Why Intiwawa:
No costs! Volunteering with Intiwawa is for free!
100% rule: All donations go directly into the project, we all work together for only one reason: To improve the lives of the children!
International motivated team: At Intiwawa, international and Peruvian volunteers work together hand in hand!
Professional experiences: Specialize yourself in an area of your choice and make valuable experiences for your career!
Creativity and responsibility: You have an idea for a project or an event? At Intiwawa anyone can assume responsibilities and show initiative!
Flexibility: Work with us when you want and in the area you want (minimum 3 months)!
Life in Peru: Make unforgettable memories in Arequipa, your future second home!
Benefits for you:
Working with Intiwawa is unpaid, but brings other advantages:
Interesting insights in the work of an NGO
Certificate according to your specialization in Project Management, Event Organizing, Marketing, Finance, Social work, Psychology or Education
Perfectionized Spanish skills
International contacts in the Intiwawa Community
And of course, the biggest reward: The happy faces of our children!
Required documents for an application is a letter of motivation, CV and a criminal record certificate.
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Social Impact
Intiwawa's projects contribute to the integral development of our kids and their families.