First program in Peru May 2010

1. Sewing program, Pachacamac Peru

2. Pachacamac ,Peru.
Community Centre used to teach “Beginner” level
of Sewing program

3. Community Centre was ideal place to teach
sewing and house the childcare during classes.

4. Community welcomed us and provided help as
we moved in!!

5. Had tables and chairs built by local manufacturer
at very reasonable prices.

6. Machines purchased to allow students to learn
and practice on.

7. All set up and ready for students

8. Local dignitaries are on hand at Opening and
Closing ceremonies

9. Tables, chairs, machines, staff, and students all
worked wonderfully!

10. Students were extremely eager to learn. Many
had never touched a Sewing Machine!

11. Classes ran from 9AM – 5PM, 6 days per week.
Students did not want to leave!

12. Students extremely proud of their projects.

13. More students showing their accomplishments.

14. Local Caterer provided lunch each day for
students and staff.

15. Graduation Day display of many completed
projects.

16. Graduating class with their Diplomas.

17. Child care is provided to sewing students to
ensure their daily attendance in class.

18. Children of the Sewing Students.

19. Structured play time, crafts, games, and other
activities organized for up to 50 children per day.

20. Children sing songs at Graduation Day.

21. Samaritan's Purse is on hand to pass out their
famous ‘shoe boxes’ to children!

22. Children were always eager to partake. They even
learned English, as Staff learned their Spanish.

23. All aspects of the programs were documented.