The “Little Bug” is located in the small town of Puyllucana, in the province of Cajamarca, Peru (2,500mts above sea level), about an hour flight from Lima, Peru. This center was started by Graciela Colle, from Argentine descent, who after a trip to Peru began thinking of ways to help the children she saw on the streets. With the help of Ms. Feliciana Quiliche, who now runs the kitchen at “El Bichito 189″, this home serves over 70 children. Eagle Condor has partnered with Graciella and has renovated the first floor and completed construction on the second story which includes rooms for interns, a bathroom and a soon to be established literacy center and computer lab. The 2011 expedition project will include work on these and working to build the third story to provide more long term skill training workshops. Connections have been made with the local university to provide remedial classes for the older children at $81 a quarter and university classes at $100 a quarter. At this time, we have three young boys who are enrolled in the local university.

More Step 2 Projects:

• Salkantay, Peru
• Huata, Peru
• Aldea Infantil, Peru

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