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We built Peru’s first Public Health Center

In 2016, we built CESAPU – CENTRO DE SALUD PUBLICA, Peru’s first Center for Public Health: A pioneer community public health center that focuses on prevention, promotion, and education of health in the low income communities in Trujillo, Peru.  

Our approach is 3-fold:

  • To expand access to primary & preventive health services.
  • To foster healthy habits through interactive community programs.
  • To train the next generation of public health professionals through volunteer programs.

Our mission is to equip vulnerable communities with knowledge, tools, and equitable opportunities in order to improve their social determinants of health.

We're Tackling Poverty in Communities to Create a Better Future

What They're Saying?

“One of my greatest highlights was working with the kids at the clinic in the afternoons. They’re such sweet and happy kids and I loved getting to play with them and help them with work. My ti...
“As a doula, I have supported many women through labor and birth, but always through a hospital program. Because of this, I’ve never supported women that I’ve known. It was incredibl...
“I had such an amazing time with HOP! This was my first health-focused volunteer trip and it has definitely made me want to do more like this in the future. I’m so grateful for everything that...

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