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:
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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, and inadequate care cause widespread health problems including |
skin infections, bronchitis, tuberculosis, rickets, and chronic intestinal infections. But the loneliness and fear experienced by these children forced to live on the street alone are the most painful afflictions of all. An eight year-old Peruvian boy spends afternoons in the parks of Cusco with other children playing soccer and shining the shoes of tourists. Laughing and running, he appears happy just like any other boy. But at night the boy is often found in the street gutter. With blue lips, body shivering and eyes blank, he does not respond to his name. Thousands of children just like Sergio exist in a world of poverty and misery foreign to many of us. But fortunately there is a way we can help. |
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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.