Help Rural Communities Access Healthcare in Peru

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a catch-up on our work bringing better healthcare to underserved rural communities in Peru—and why your support matters now more than ever.

What’s happening lately:
Back in November, Paula, a local community leader, shared a powerful story about Lluvia, a 46-year-old woman who attended our free health awareness talks. After meeting with a health professional through our program, she received personalized guidance that helped her improve her lifestyle—and even get back to work with new confidence. Stories like hers show how our outreach is making a real, lasting impact.

Where we stand financially:
To-date, the project has raised $1,365 USD of our $5,000 USD goal, with 23 kind donors contributing. While that’s a solid start, there’s still plenty of work to do before we can reach the next level of impact.

Why this matters:
Our focus is on health awareness, education, and basic medical outreach—topics like malaria prevention, sanitation, emergency phone lines, and first-responder training. By building these foundations now, we’re helping communities stay healthier, stronger, and more resilient in the long term.

What’s next:

• Continue our free health talks and outreach workshops

• Print materials and ride out with community nurses providing care

• Offer emergency/pandemic response options when needed

A quick heads-up:
If you’ve been thinking about giving again, GlobalGiving’s Bonus Day on July 16–17 (10AM to 10AM EDT) is a great time—gifts of $100+ are matched on a tiered basis, so your contribution goes further during that 24-hour window.

Thank you for being part of this community-led effort. With your support, we can help more people like Lluvia gain the knowledge and care they need to thrive.

The Problem: Healthcare Can Be Hard to Get

Imagine you're feeling sick, but there are no doctors or nurses nearby. That's what it's like for many people in rural areas. Here's why:

• Not enough healthcare workers: There aren't enough doctors and nurses in some places.
• People don't know enough about health: Sometimes, people don't know how to stay healthy or what to do when they get sick.
• Healthcare is expensive: Many families can't afford to see a doctor or buy medicine.

Action Change's Solution: Helping Communities Help Themselves

Action Change wants to make healthcare more accessible by:

• Bringing in local experts: They'll work with doctors and nurses from the area to provide care.
• Teaching people about health: They'll create posters and flyers to help people learn how to stay healthy. They will also do workshops on things like WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) to teach about cleanliness.
• Training people in emergencies: They'll teach community members, police officers, and teachers how to help in emergencies.
• Providing medical supplies: They will fund the supplies needed for local professionals to do their jobs.

Why This Is Important:

• Healthier lives: By getting access to healthcare and learning about health, people can live longer and healthier lives.
• Stronger communities: When people are healthy, they can work and learn, which helps their communities grow.
• Empowering people: By teaching people how to take care of themselves, Action Change is giving them the tools to build a better future.

What Your Donation Does:

Your donation helps Action Change:

• Create educational materials.
• Run workshops.
• Train people in emergency response.
• Provide medical supplies.

In Simple Words:

Action Change is helping people in rural communities get the healthcare they need. They're doing this by bringing in local experts, teaching people about health, and training them to handle emergencies. Your donation can help make a big difference in people's lives!