While my time in Cusco, I heard various stories in the media about young girls from rural areas in Peru experiencing some type of gender violence. One of the stories that caught my attention the most was about this underage girl from Cusco being sexually exploited by her own father. It was horrendous to learnContinue reading “The Unawareness of Gender Violence”
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A farewell to Cusco
As my time in Cusco comes to end, I can’t help to think about how much this experience has changed my life. I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to visit Cusco, especially do such a impactful labor with Casa Acogida Mantay. I leave this experience with so much gratitude and hope toContinue reading “A farewell to Cusco”
My New Profound Love: Trekking around Cusco!🏔️
Ever since arriving at Cusco, I have been all over the place! After my volunteers hours at Casa Mantay, I would walk around the Plaza de Armas of Cusco to discover something new to do! I found cat cafe’s, smoothies, empanadas, and even a beautiful church! These quickly became the places I visited often sinceContinue reading “My New Profound Love: Trekking around Cusco!🏔️”
Limeña at birth, Cusqueña by choice
I am Peruvian, and this is my first time leaving Lima! I was born and raised in Lima majority of my life. My notion of Peru always revolved around what I had experience in Lima, and since I had never visited other cities of Peru I never questioned it. Until now. Being in Qosqo hasContinue reading “Limeña at birth, Cusqueña by choice”
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