Testimonials

In August of 2019, I had the privilege of participating in the Dental Hygiene campaign with Hands on Peru. The process was very easy from start to finish. Kayce organized and planned every detail for months before we landed in Peru. Once we arrived in Peru, we were assigned to host families. My host mom was so amazing and made us feel at home, even when we were not feeling so great she made tea or whatever was needed to make sure we were taken care of. The group of hygienists that stayed at my same home, were amazing. We created a very special bond and it truly felt like a family. The most amazing experience about the trip was getting out to the low income schools and serving and helping the kids. They were so thankful and gave me so much love that is hard to put into words. If you have been wanting to go on a mission trip to volunteer your time and talents, I would suggest checking Hands on Peru out. We also had a few hours free and got to experience the culture and food of beautiful Peru. I had a beautiful experience and I look forward to doing it again sometime soon.

I had a wonderful experience as a volunteer for Hands on Peru! The staff members were extremely supportive, energetic, and compassionate. The community was brimming with liveliness and love and you can feel this once you step into CESAPU and interact with the people. The free-spirited kiddos brightened up my day and I was able to learn so much from the programs we participated in, the doctors, staff members, and everyone else in the community! There was constant engagement between the people within the community from the kids participating in team-building and educational activities to the mothers knitting stylish and fun products to eating food and learning about its nutritional benefits (& so much more!). There is so much happening, ranging from smaller to larger scale projects and it is bringing pure happiness to the people. I also LOVED my host family and I am sure that all the other host families are just as sweet and welcoming. It was a beautiful and humbling experience that I think everyone should have if they are able to! I definitely want to come back one day if I can.

I always reminisce on my experience with Hands on Peru and I often use it to fuel myself to get through the home-stretch and keep working towards my goals of becoming a Neonatal Pediatrician. Along my career, I want to open my own nonprofit organization in Vietnam. A part of me has always known that I wanted to do something for the struggling communities in Vietnam, but I never knew what I could do or how I could do it. Hands on Peru showed me that those aspirations could become a reality. It was beautiful to see how you and your team affected the community and I would love nothing more than to give that to similar communities in Vietnam.

I loved the community! I enjoyed the fact that Trujillo wasn’t difficult to navigate and it helped teach the volunteers independence! I developed relationships with the kids and parents who came into the clinic and I hope I had an impact on them as they did me. The staff were super friendly and liked to have fun! I will come back to Trujillo and this experience has a special place in my heart!!

I definetly miss every single one of the staff members and the young children that inpacted extremly in my life. They made this trip worth it. I love the campaings, i learned things i was not going to learn at the age of 18. I learned how important CESAPU is for this people, and how important if for them to see us volonteering and helping them out. Vecause they get to have this kind of campaings for a low price. I would definetly love to go back, to help those people out and visit the children. I would love to visit my host family, I miss them alot , my host took care of us like a mother would.

I had a phenomenal experience in Peru. The staff was incredibly friendly, thoughtful and engaging. They ensured I had the necessary resources and support for a constructive and wholesome experience. My favorite part was spending time with the kids in Cesapu. Their smiles and excitement were infectious and made me look forward to coming to the clinic each day. I also very much appreciated the medical lessons and tips provided by Diana and Dr. Jesus. I really don’t have anything to offer in terms of improvement. The website and pre-trip information emails did a great job of letting me know what to expect. The laid back and easy going nature of the clinic suited me well. If my schedule works out in the future, I can absolutely see myself returning

We had a wonderful and memorable week with the center’s team and the local people, feeling welcomed, happy, valued and just so impressed with the work that these dedicated people are achieving. We strongly recommend that everyone supports CESAPU in every way they can! Many thanks to everyone there for our wonderful, fascinating, energetic and memorable stay.