Expand Perú is continually grateful for the support we receive from our volunteers, our social assistance partners, and those who donate to our cause. In the last six months, the word “thank you” has been on our minds and hearts. When we say thank you we are not only grateful for the material support we have been given but also for the encouragement we have received from our family and friends as well from those who have given their time to serve our children and our mission of social assistance.

On April 8, 2010, volunteer Joe Smith teamed with local Huancayan bands to put on a charity concert that truly rocked the cause at local discoteck, La Noche. With more than 150 people in attendance, Expand Perú was able to raise more than s/1800 to support the construction for the new CASA center of assistance in San Pedro de Saño. The audience enjoyed a variety of rock rhythms while learning more about Expand Perú and its CASA program.

Expand Perú partner INABIF, a government-run, all boys orphanage, celebrates 68 years of social assistance. INABIF houses and supports approximately 40 boys between the ages of 6 and 18. The goal of the orphanage is to offer a home to young boys who know what it means to live on the streets.  These children are in a state of social abandonment; some boys come from violent homes while others have been left orphaned.