Peru
Serving Lima and Trujillo since 2003.
Peru
Serving Lima and Trujillo since 2003.
Peru
1,623 Families
Impacted Last Year
In Peru, Mentors International has been transforming lives since 2003. However, despite recent economic improvements in some industries, poverty still affects over a quarter of the population, with rural areas being the most vulnerable.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a harsh blow to many Peruvians, causing significant losses in employment and income. Still, today families are struggling to make ends meet, with many facing debt and insufficient savings.
But through our personalized mentoring, job-focused training, and micro-loans, we’re able to empower individuals and families to start businesses, find employment, and gain financial stability. This allows families to break free from the cycle of poverty and achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Our work not only transforms individual lives but also creates a ripple effect of positive change throughout entire communities. By uplifting and empowering those around them, our Socios become leaders in their own right, bringing hope and inspiration even in the midst of this pandemic.
Continue reading below to learn more about our impact and the successes our Socios are finding.
Peru
1,623 Families
Impacted Last Year
In Peru, Mentors International has been transforming lives since 2003. However, despite recent economic improvements in some industries, poverty still affects over a quarter of the population, with rural areas being the most vulnerable.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a harsh blow to many Peruvians, causing significant losses in employment and income. Still, today families are struggling to make ends meet, with many facing debt and insufficient savings.
But through our personalized mentoring, job-focused training, and micro-loans, we’re able to empower individuals and families to start businesses, find employment, and gain financial stability. This allows families to break free from the cycle of poverty and achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Our work not only transforms individual lives but also creates a ripple effect of positive change throughout entire communities. By uplifting and empowering those around them, our Socios become leaders in their own right, bringing hope and inspiration even in the midst of this pandemic.
Continue reading below to learn more about our impact and the successes our Socios are finding.
Peru
1,623 Families
Impacted Last Year
In Peru, Mentors International has been transforming lives since 2003. However, despite recent economic improvements in some industries, poverty still affects over a quarter of the population, with rural areas being the most vulnerable.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a harsh blow to many Peruvians, causing significant losses in employment and income. Still, today families are struggling to make ends meet, with many facing debt and insufficient savings.
But through our personalized mentoring, job-focused training, and micro-loans, we’re able to empower individuals and families to start businesses, find employment, and gain financial stability. This allows families to break free from the cycle of poverty and achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Our work not only transforms individual lives but also creates a ripple effect of positive change throughout entire communities. By uplifting and empowering those around them, our Socios become leaders in their own right, bringing hope and inspiration even in the midst of this pandemic.
Continue reading below to learn more about our impact and the successes our Socios are finding.
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Centers for Education and Mentoring in Lima and Trujillo
At our Centers for Education and Mentoring, students can receive business and job-focused vocational training in:
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English |
Sales/Customer Service |
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Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
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Graphics Design |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 21,724 hours of community service.
peru
Centers for Education and Mentoring in Lima and Trujillo
At our Centers for Education and Mentoring, students can receive business and job-focused vocational training in:
|
English |
Sales/Customer Service |
|
Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
|
Graphics Design |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 21,724 hours of community service.
peru
Centers for Education and Mentoring in Lima and Trujillo
At our Centers for Education and Mentoring, students can receive business and job-focused vocational training in:
|
English |
Sales/Customer Service |
|
Computer Skills |
Personal Leadership |
|
Graphics Design |
Students pay for their classes by performing 40 hours of approved community service. In 2022 they performed a combined total of 21,724 hours of community service.
Local Leadership
Local Leadership
Executive Director Peru
Ralph Cabeza Vilchez
Ralph Cabeza Vilchez graduated from the Private University “Señor de Sipán” with degrees in Criminal Procedural, Administrative Law, and a degree in Business Administration. He has more than 10 years of experience as a lawyer.
He started working for Cause For Hope/Lifting Generations in 2011. He was serving as the director of operations in Peru when they merged with Mentors International. He has helped establish our satellite branches in Venezuela. Currently, he serves as the Country Director for Mentors International in Peru.
Ralph is married to Mónica and they have two children Benjamín, and Victoria.
Financial Solutions Director
Julian Sarria
Julian Sarria has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Computer Science and Information Systems. Sarria also holds Microfinance Certification from the Peruvian Catholic University. He is very committed to Microfinance Development and the use of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) as tools for poverty reduction. Before joining Mentors International in Peru, Julian served in Peru as Counsel and then Chief of the “Microfinance and ICT” of a National Project of a Consortium of 16 foundations that engage in microfinance under the methodology of community banks and solidarity groups, innovating in service delivery microfinance using technology.
CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND MENTORING Director
Manuel Oswaldo Mendoza Moreno
Oswaldo Mendoza Moreno studied electronics and administration courses throughout his career. His sister owns a call center and he was the sales coach for this business for over 20 years. In 2011 he began working as a Professional Mentor with Mentors International. In 2018 he was promoted to the Director for the Center for Education and Mentoring in Trujillo, Peru. Oswaldo and his wife Silvia have four children and two grandchildren. Oswaldo shares that from a very young age he learned to work hard and to help people, he is very happy to be a part of this great team at Mentors International..
EXECUTIVE DIREVTOR PERU
Ralph Cabeza Vilchez
Ralph Cabeza Vilchez graduated from the Private University “Señor de Sipán” with degrees in Criminal Procedural, Administrative Law, and a degree in Business Administration. He has more than 10 years of experience as a lawyer.
He started working for Cause For Hope/Lifting Generations in 2011. He was serving as the director of operations in Peru when they merged with Mentors International. He has helped establish our satellite branches in Venezuela. Currently, he serves as the Country Director for Mentors International in Peru.
Ralph is married to Mónica and they have two children Benjamín, and Victoria.
Financial Solutions Director
Julian Sarria
Julian Sarria has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Computer Science and Information Systems. Sarria also holds Microfinance Certification from the Peruvian Catholic University. He is very committed to Microfinance Development and the use of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) as tools for poverty reduction. Before joining Mentors International in Peru, Julian served in Peru as Counsel and then Chief of the “Microfinance and ICT” of a National Project of a Consortium of 16 foundations that engage in microfinance under the methodology of community banks and solidarity groups, innovating in service delivery microfinance using technology.
CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND MENTORING Director
Manuel Oswaldo Mendoza Moreno
Oswaldo Mendoza Moreno studied electronics and administration courses throughout his career. His sister owns a call center and he was the sales coach for this business for over 20 years. In 2011 he began working as a Professional Mentor with Mentors International. In 2018 he was promoted to the Director for the Center for Education and Mentoring in Trujillo, Peru. Oswaldo and his wife Silvia have four children and two grandchildren. Oswaldo shares that from a very young age he learned to work hard and to help people, he is very happy to be a part of this great team at Mentors International.
2023 Impact in Peru
2023 Impact in Peru
2023 Impact in Peru
3,598 Mentoring sessions |
876 Graduates from vocational trianing programs |
644 Small Loans were given |
29% average Increase in income |
62% Average Increase in personal savings |
37% Average Decrease in personal consumer debt |
