Protect girls from child domestic labor in Peru

More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Half a million females work as servants and nannies in Peru. Most come to Lima from rural poverty or shantytowns. The vast majority do not enjoy basic rights: schooling, 6 day work week, minimum wage. Girls as young as 9 years serve others to earn a meal and care for children, instead of going to school themselves. Women and girls suffer abuse and entrapment. We enable these women to stand up for their rights and negotiate better jobs and give these girls a chance to reclaim their childhood.

Activities

With our education, training and counseling, girls and women in domestic work will be able to improve their own situations, encourage other girls to look beyond domestic work and improve working conditions and opportunities for all domestic workers.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: £13,237
Remaining Goal to be Funded: £2,346
Total Funding Goal: £15,583

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

We are helping break through a heritage of poverty and servitude passed from mother to daughter because of lack of opportunity and education. As they gain skills, confidence and understanding of their rights, the 800 girls and women we serve each year will pursue more education and secure better jobs. They in turn will educate other domestic workers and parents of young girls about the alternatives and will fight to ensure the rights of all domestic workers are respected.

Project Message

I was a domestic worker for 16 years, from age 8. Through La Casa de Panchita I got support and a scholarship to become an IT technician. Now I volunteer to help others girls realize their dreams.
- Delia Quispe, Outreach worker, La Casa de Panchita

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Peru and can also be found under Women and Girls.

For more information about Peru, read the Human Development Report on Peru or the Wikipedia entry for Peru.

Latest Update from the Field

News from La Casa de Panchita

By Blanca Figueroa - Project leader, March 13, 2012 12:16 PM

Dear GlobalGiving Supporters,

Summer’s almost gone from this side of the globe, but the energy of the girls and women at La Casa de Panchita is humming as usual. One group of women in particular are always very motivated on Sundays: those in domestic service who want to improve their cooking skills and learn more about nutrition. In small groups, usually no larger than 10, they prepare hot and cold dishes and deserts. Then they have lunch together, sharing tips and recipes.

The women finish this activity around 4pm. It’s been a long day for them at the kitchen, and although a bit tired, they all seem very satisfied with what they’ve learned. We on the staff are so happy to see them building new expertise that will help them negotiate better job conditions.

Thank you again for your support,

Blanca Figueroa

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