Pisco Sin Fronteras 12/13/2011
Pisco Sin Fronteras is a volunteer disaster reconstruction organization that works in and around the city of Pisco, Peru. In August of 2007 a 8.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the region, destroying 80% of the homes in Pisco and killing 519 people. The earthquake left many people living in makeshift housing of cardboard, scrap wood, and plastic with dirt floors and no more than a bucket in the corner for a toilet. Pisco Sin Fronteras works to improve the living conditions of families affected by the earthquake by building and improving homes. We also help with community development by working in schools, teaching English and IT, and working in child care centers. We are always looking for hard-working volunteers to help the people of Pisco rebuild their lives. 
"Although it is never fun to say goodbye, I’ve learned that the beauty of PSF is in the shared experiences that we will always have." Excerpt from volunteer blog by Rob Hackleman 27/06/11 To read more from our weekly volunteer blogs, click here Unlike many other volunteer organizations, we do not charge a participation fee. Each day, volunteers can choose work from a diverse range of projects. This gives each person the opportunity to learn new skills and get involved with both construction and community-based projects. For those who wish to get more involved in the workings of the organization, there are always opportunities in administration, fund-raising and project development. At PSF, the volunteers are the organization. Give a gift this holiday season... 12/13/2011
 To DONATE, click here  click on the picture to watch With wood donated by the company Aceros Arequipa, PSF builds modular homes for the people most affected by the 2007 earthquake. Modular panels are simple and quick to build and assemble into modular homes. While they are not a permanent solution, they are a great improvement on such poor living conditions. Each modular home costs around $750 and takes roughly 2 weeks to build. And this is how its done, from start to finish... If you would like to donate money to build the next modular house, click here |
