By way of performing arts the children discover new ways of spontaneous expression and transform it into creative activities such as music, dance and theatre. They have performed at other orphanages and in the municipal theatre in Cusco.
Creative expression is also through visual arts. Paper mache to create masks and costumes, cutting and gluing, water colors, drawing, tie die and batik are some of the materials used to further the children’s interests.
Our beautiful organic gardens host a number of advantages for the children’s growth, too. They are taught about organic farming, how to develop permaculture systems, recycle waste, and conserve water and soil. They enjoy balanced organic meals and benefit from the medicinal herbs grown.
All of the children at the Casa learn:
The Casa de Milagros provides the children with classes in art, often tying these classes into the music and performance that they are working on at the time. Resident Art Director, Fernando Cano, a native of Peru, teaches the children to make masks and costumes for their plays with paper mache and many other mediums. The kids have worked with vegetable stamping, collage, water colors, drawing and paper folding. Plans for future projects include working with ceramics, silk screening, batik and bead work.
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The issuesOver 3,500 children live on the streets of Cusco many abandoned by families that could not feed them. Malnutrition, infrequent bathing... |
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our solutionCasa de Milagros provides shelter, food, clothing, basic medical care, and education and arts programs that... |
In order to enrich our children’s lives and strengthen the quality of life for children in the surrounding communities we enacted the Mothers Garden; a program aimed at teaching nutrition, organic gardening techniques, and the use of medicinal plants as a means to improve health and build relationships.
Sopa del dia: our community soup kitchens feed all children under 18 and adults over 65. All participants receive a balanced meal and a fruit snack three days a week. Through this program the local children and elderly have reached a level of health uncommon in Peru.