About Us

We are a group of twelve students from Bryant University who come from all walks of life, but are united in our passion for making a difference in the world around us.

On May 21, 2009, we will depart from JFK airport in New York for Cusco, Peru. We will be volunteering at Casa de Acigado Mantay, a home that shelters, orientates, and teaches useful skills to teenage mothers from 12 to 18 years old. Many of these mothers are victims of rape and other sexual abuse, and might have otherwise abandoned their children due to lack of support and the overwhelming demands of motherhood. The home’s mission is to give the mothers another option, as well as to promote the physical, emotional, and economic development of both mothers and children in an environment otherwise full of obstacles and, often, hostility from other community members. The shelter accomplishes this mission by providing resources such as food, clothing, and vocational training in their own onsite workshop. However, the shelter often lacks enough of these resources and is always in need of volunteers who can help.

As student leaders in groups such as Amnesty International, Alliance for Women's Awareness, Diversity Council of Champions, and the International Business Association, to name a few, we believe we have the skills and dedication to affect positive and lasting change on the Casa. While there, we will be engaged in work that might include household chores, upkeep of facilities, or even interaction with the women and their children.

We want to share our experiences in order to both to gather support and inform our community about what we see, do, and learn.

We appreciate your support!