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Cusco · Peru

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Community-led, locally rooted

Orange Cares takes a holistic approach to the sustainable development of our disfranchised people from remote indigenous villages of the Andean Mountains in Southeastern Peru. They speak Quechua (an indigenous language of Peru) and are the direct decedents of the Incas, known for their engineering ingenuity, including farming techniques, water irrigation systems and archeological masterpieces like the world-famous Machu Picchu. Working hand-in-hand with our cooperate partners and private sponsors, we have initiated a number of projects all in-line with our long term goals. Below are some of the core values we have identified as necessary in creating a healthier, equitable and educated society. A society that is able to be self-sustainable and continue to grow from strength to strength for generations to come.

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Each initiative starts with a local question and grows through workshops, gardens, classrooms and shared meals.

Alleviate poverty

No one, anywhere in the world should ever go to bed hungry. Such a simple thing really, yet thousands of people go to bed hungry everyday. For the people in Andean villages this is a common and sad reality, particularly during covid, when there were national closures, no jobs, no access to proper nutrition, and the virus killing people in thousands. These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

Food baskets to all the porters that were left unemployed with no way to feed their families during the pandemic: (sponsored by Sam Travel)
Increase food production: Farming is a big part of life in mountain communities. During particularly tough seasons, when crops cannot survive due to lack of rain or harsh heat, most are left with no way to feed their families.
Community gardens: These programs are centered around our school programs.
Nutrition workshops: The value of a nutritious plate is invaluable.

Access to quality health care and sound hygiene practices

Our health education campaigns are closely linked to our nutrition and hygiene workshops. This is mainly because eating healthy food that is prepared in a hygienic way leads to a healthy and productive society.

These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

Hygiene workshops: Hygiene workshops focus on two expects, food preparations and body hygiene.
Young ladies navigating puberty: Tackling mental health at its grass routes.
Women´s reproductive health workshops: Lack of access to pre-natal care for pregnant women is a huge concern.
Family planning workshops: These workshops are not simply there for teens and young adults.

Access to quality health care and sound hygiene practices

Gender Equality

There are so many facets to gender equality. It is imperative to view it as a means to strengthen our communities and not an attack on the opposite gender.

These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

Literacy program: Many women in indigenous communities are illiterate and only speak Quechua.

Access to quality education

We can all agree that education is a fundamental right that helps us grow personally, professionally and socially.

These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

Heritage Education: It is important to understand the pivotal role played by tourism in Peru.
After school program: Many children in Cusco have parents that work long hours.
Literacy Program: Native Quechua and Aymara speakers have often been excluded.

Protecting our planet: Eco-warriors

Our planet is a very precious commodity, its the one thing we all have in common and the only home we have.

These are some projects that we have initiated and will continue to do in future.

Reforestation Projects: This project is very dear to our hearts.
Cleaning Campaigns: Tourism in Cusco has grown in leaps and bounds.
Environmental Education Workshop: All our corporate partners believe in eco-tourism.