Peru Trip Information
Dates – To Be Announced
Group Leader
Dr. Jodi Flanders will be your group leader. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Flanders at [email protected]
About Our Work
Power of a Nickel has established a strong presence in Peru, having established connections in Lima, Iquitos, villages of the Amazon, Cusco, and in the Sacred Valley. Trip size varies, depending on the time of year, and location served. As this is a recurrent outreach, relationships are secure with the local communities, local leaders and local health care systems. Our goals are to continue to deepen the relationships we have established with the people of Iquitos while experiencing cultural differences and global health issues. The healthcare available where we serve is directly related to socioeconomic status, gender and level of education. This outreach focuses efforts on the men, women and children living in poverty, providing community education based on service area needs, as well as basic healthcare needs interfacing with the Peruvian Healthcare System.
The language spoken in the cities is Spanish, in the Highlands, Quechuais, and in the Peruvian Amazon villages approximately 300 different languages including Peruvian Sign Language. The indigenous people are of Inca heritage.
With compassion, we bring basic medical care, wellness screening, life skills and prevention. Educational seminars are presented by the team with topics based on community needs. Our longstanding partners include Medical Missions and Imaging, Marina de Guerra del Peru, WinWin Connections, Terra One Health, as well as the local health providers, community mayors, local business owners, and many local volunteers.
- View photos of our previous outreach trips to Peru
- View testimonials from our previous Peru trips