What are you going to do in Peru?

I will be working in Calca, near Cuzco, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There is the house of Don Bosco (Don Bosco Casita) for the poorest children, who are not able to study because of a bad financial or family situation. Most of them come from the small, mountain villages that cannot be reached by bus or car. Sometimes it takes a whole day to walk to their villages. In these villages, children have only an opportunity to finish primary school. If they wish to continue their education they have to move to a larger city. Unfortunately that’s very expensive considering the cost of renting a room and the cost of living. Additionally, there are other costs associated with further education – such as books and other school accessories. Not many parents are able to send their children to a secondary school. That’s why the Don Bosco House is a great chance for these poor children. The house becomes a home for them whilst they are studying. My role will be that of an older sister who will take care of them and help with their daily duties. I will talk to them, listen or maybe just give them a smile and a hug, as older sisters do

'Nasz Józefów' Nr 6 (9) June 2011