This trip offers an international service experience in Andahuaylas, Peru.
Below are some important details about this upcoming trip.
The last day to apply for this trip is April 5, 2027.
PARTNER SUPPORT
This team will serve Friends of Peru as we learn about their ministry and the impact they have in their community. During our time together, team members will interact with the kids from the ministry, the staff, teachers, and coaches, and the local community that our partner serves. We will also provide financial and physical support to further aid in their year-round ministry.
“Friends of Peru exists to share the love of Christ and provide hope, healing, and empowerment to those in need throughout Peru. We partner with local communities to create lasting change through faith-based initiatives. Currently Friends of Peru operates Casa Suyanna ("House of Hope") a vibrant ministry center in Andahuaylas, Peru, providing holistic, gospel-centered support across generations. Serving as a true sanctuary for the community, the center empowers local young adults through safe spaces, nutritious meals, mental health resources, and mentorship, while equipping indigenous Quechuan women with life-changing micro-loans, business training, and spiritual support circles.
Our relationship with Here For Kids goes back to 2008. Over the years, many visiting teams have blessed our home center and community—especially through soccer clinics and generous donations. Many children who are now adults still cherish the soccer clinics as special moments where they had fun, built meaningful relationships, and heard the gospel. We are deeply grateful for our lasting connection with Here For Kids and are excited to continue partnering together.”
While we partner with faith-based organizations, it is not a requirement to adhere to a specific religion or belief to join us. We strive to provide an equal opportunity to all individuals interested in our service trips, hoping that each life will be uniquely transformed. That being said, we ask each participant to be respectful of each other and of our partners, and to remain open to conversing about the things that make us different as well as the commonalities that bring us together.
TEAM CAPTAINS
Your Team Captains for this trip will be Marlon Meza & Alidanifher Diaz. Here is a message from them:
My name is Alidanifher Diaz, and I’m so excited to be serving as a Team Captain for our trip to Andahuaylas, Peru!
I’ve known Here for Kids for a long time through Randy Farris, HFK’s former president, who has been a big part of my life and my family’s for many years. Because of that connection, HFK has always been something close to my heart.
I’ve always loved serving others, meeting new people, and learning about their cultures and the way they see the world. I also love working with kids, so getting to spend time with them, play with them, and build real connections is what I’m most excited about on this trip.
I truly believe God has blessed me and my family in so many ways, and I feel that one of the best ways I can show my gratitude is by serving others. I’m thankful He has given me this opportunity, and I can’t wait to see what He has planned for us in Peru.
I’m so excited to share this experience with all of you.
-Alidanifher
HEALTH & SAFETY
Here For Kids strives to be diligent in protecting both our team members and the sites that we serve and will purchase health insurance coverage for the duration of your trip.
To learn more about health & safety protocols, check out our FAQ’s here.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend two virtual pre-trip meetings with the team prior to traveling.
Participate in a week-long international service trip.
Depart June 5, 2027 & Return June 13, 2027.
***Please note that although this trip begins on Saturday, flight times and availability may require you to depart late Friday evening.
Attend at least one virtual post-trip meeting with the team after returning.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
On each of our service trips, we provide physical, or in-kind, donations to our partners. We encourage each participant to gather requested donation items as part of their trip preparation. Each international partner has different donation requests which will be communicated to you during pre-trip communication and meetings. We ask all trip participants to limit the packing of personal travel items to their carry-on bag and backpack so that partner donations can travel in any checked baggage.
You can learn more here.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Below is the breakdown of the costs associated with this service trip. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to pay a $460 deposit to secure your spot on the team. Then, you will be required to follow the funding milestones on your Go Method profile to stay up to date on your trip payments. The total trip payment is due no later than 14 days before the departure of your trip.
Breakdown of Cost:
$1,300 - Airfare & Baggage Fees
$410 - Partner Fee (Food, lodging, transportation, projects)
$400 - Partner Donation (Support continued care for children and program growth)
$100 - HFK Operations & Care Package
$50 - Travel Insurance
$50 - Excursion
$2,310 Total Trip Cost
***A local excursion in Andahuaylas will be included in the trip itinerary and cost breakdown. A Machu Picchu excursion is not included but may be offered as an optional add-on, depending on interest from all team members. An excursion to Machi Picchu would involve additional costs and domestic flights. We would also encourage participants to extend their trip by one or two days to allow sufficient time to enjoy the experience comfortably. Please make a note in your application if you are interested in a Machu Picchu excursion.
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
All trip participants are encouraged to fundraise their total trip cost. To aid you in this process we recommend creating a Personal Support Page on Go Method. Once created, you can share this personal fundraising link with your friends, family, and community for support. We also provide a Fundraising Info Sheet and a Fundraising Letter Template to assist you in the fundraising process. These and other Service Trip Resources can be found here. For this trip, we are offering the following types of scholarships for team participants that need financial assistance to complete total trip payments.
15% Scholarship
30% Scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship during the application process. Scholarship funds are limited and will only be awarded to participants on an as-needed basis. All scholarship recipients will be required to write a “Donor Thank You Letter” upon returning from their trip.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Trip schedules may vary but typically include:
Working on service projects alongside our partners.
Engaging in nightly devotionals and bonding activities with your team.
Having fun with kids and partner staff through sports, games, and other activities.
Being present during moments of prayer and worship.
Spending time in self-reflection to promote spiritual growth.
Learning ways you can support partner sites beyond your time in country.
Exploring the beauty of the country you travel to during a park visit, beach day, hike, or other excursion activity.
To see what we have done on past trips to Peru, click here.
HOW TO APPLY
Click “Apply Today” below and on the next page.
Login OR create an account with Go Method.
Answer the application questions.
The last day to apply for this trip is April 5, 2027.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any additional questions, please email info@hereforkids.org. You can also review our Frequently Asked Questions or Trip Recaps below.