Go "With Us" to Peru!
For Kids of All Ages (From 1 to 111!)
We (Eddie and Diana) are going to Peru to see "our children," Grace and Lucero, whom we sponsor through Compassion International. We are also planning to go sightseeing in Peru, visiting places like Machu Picchu and the Amazon rainforest.
We thought it would be fun to share our visit interactively so children who may never travel to Peru can participate virtually in the trip!
Kids of all ages (including church youth groups, families, school classes, Scout troops, etc) are invited and encouraged to participate in the ways described below:
Check out Our Travel/Video Blog!
Hear and see our trip as it happens. Whenever we have access to internet, we will be posting where we are and what we're experiencing, so you can "be here with us."
Check out our blog at www.ourperutravels.blogspot.com!
Be sure to follow and/or subscribe to our blog to be notified of new postings and/or comments!
Ask a Question, We'll Answer it from Peru!
Ask us a question before or during the trip. For example:
- Who built Machu Picchu?
- What is Peruvian food like?
- What is it like growing up in Peru? Are people poor?
- How does Compassion International work?
- What games do children play in Peru?
Use your imagination! Ask questions through the Ask a Question page of our blog.
Send a Beanie Babie to Peru When You Help Children
We have a pile of Beanie Babies looking for children to love them!
When you give a gift of at least $10 to Compassion's Child Survival Fund, we will bring a Beanie Babie with a gift tag bearing your name to a child in Peru.
Details on giving are found at the Help a Baby....Give a Beanie Baby blog page.
Enter to Win a Souvenir when You Share about "Our" Trip
Share about our trip (use the Facebook/Twitter links above or email the flyer) and tell others how they can participate. Tell us how you shared (Facebook, Twitter, email, etc) and we will enter you in a drawing for one of 10 fun souvenirs from Peru!
Increase your chances of winning by sharing more often!
See details on the Share to Win page of our blog.
Meet Grace
Although Grace grew up in poverty, because of the support of her local church and Compassion International, she was able to attend school and develop to her full potential. This fall, Grace is graduating from University with a degree in Sociology.
While in Peru, we will attend her graduation.
Learn more about Grace at the Meet Grace and Lucero page of our blog.
Meet Lucero
Lucero is our newest sponsor child. She is a 14-year-old high school student and lives in Lima, Peru with her parents, who work as laborers on a part-time basis. Her favorite activities are volleyball, basketball, and listening to music. She participates in Bible class and church youth group.
Read about Lucero at the Meet Grace and Lucero page of our blog.