PERU
Opportunity International Canada completed its first project in Peru in June 2006. For project results, please see the final report on the righthand side of this page. Peru II was initiated in February 2007; the 1st year report can be found in the Current Projects section.
Peru Project Details
Total Goal:
$ 2.7 million
Timeline:
Feb. 2007 - 2010
More Info:
FINAL Peru I Report June 2006.pdf A Story from Peru
Making beauty in poverty
A self-taught arpilleria craftsperson and entrepreneur, 49 year old Maria Antonio Janampa has her own business making and selling the colourful and intricately embroidered sweaters Peru has become famous for.