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Peru: Reduce the impact on a population already affected by the consequences of Covid & climate change

Economic, social  development & support

Peru: Reduce the impact on a population already affected by the consequences of Covid & climate change

Consolidating the circular economy implemented in the community and reinforcing food security through the implementation of gardens

  • Status

    Ongoing

  • Location La Ensenada de Chillon, District Puente Piedra

Populations of La Ensenada slum (Lima) face many challenges: Extreme poverty, no access to formal jobs or transportation. The situation has worsened with the pandemic & climate change. This project aims to replicate the success of Los Jazmines in new communities by:

1/ Train 10 women to develop new green spaces

2/ Build 2 alleys to enhance mobility & enable evacuation in case of earthquake

3/ Develop a 40 m² park

4/ Prepare the development of 13,000m² of future parks

5/ Enhance existing green spaces (100 families to be in charge of garden maintenance, 100 children to restore health trails, attend environment courses & create guided tour of existing parks)

6/ Develop existing handicraft workshop

7/ Empower women & children through literacy & pastry courses, homework assistance

8/ Build 20 m of supporting walls & strengthen 20 m of public road.

  • Promoter

    Fabienne Biche - Engineering Assistant, Lima

  • Initiate date • Duration

    10.09.2024 • 11 months