SKIP Peru

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About SKIP Peru

Created in 2003, SKIP is a non-profit organization helping economically-disadvantaged children in El Porvenir realize their right to an education.

SKIP is an NGO working in an impoverished district of Trujillo, Peru. Our diverse team is comprised of teachers, social workers, psychologists, economic development workers and a range of other volunteers. We provide school fees, uniforms and materials to over 400 children each year. In addition, we provide lessons to reinforce what they are learning in school and help with homework.

SKIP does not just provide direct educational support to children. Our team also work to educate and empower parents so they are able to take control of their lives and improve their own living circumstances. Through the Economic Development Team, we offer microfinance loans, group business training and are in the process of developing several small business ideas with groups of parents.

Social Work and Psychological support also helps parents to deal with difficult issues and gain better understanding for how to manage their children's behaviour. This includes innovative projects where we involve the parents as teaching assistants in the educational groups we have for the children in both primary and nursery.

1. SKIP believes that quality education is an important and sustainable route towards development.

2. SKIP believes that working with the education system and in partnership with the community is the best way to affect change.

3. SKIP understands that families are the principal force in the lives of children and therefore works with the entire familial unit.

4. SKIP focuses on four pillars of family development: education, economically stable families, emotional well-being, and healthy home environments.

5. SKIP believes that economically-disadvantaged families have the capacity to be the principal agents of change in their own lives and communities.