Community Projects

Experience the Unparalleled Beauty of Peru with Sunrise Peru Trek: Embark on an Adventure that Makes a Difference!

At Sunrise Peru Trek, we offer more than just adventure tours; we are a socially responsible organization dedicated to creating positive impacts in the communities we visit. We prioritize ethical volunteerism by aligning our projects with the genuine needs and goals of local communities. Whether you’re an experienced professional wanting to contribute your expertise, a student eager to learn through service, or anyone ready to help, we’ll connect your talents with community projects that truly benefit from your participation. Our volunteering opportunities range from education and health care to ecological conservation, reflecting the diverse skills and passions of our volunteers. Join us and become part of the change we’re fostering across Peru!

We at Sunrise Peru Trek believe in the transformative power of volunteering. By collaborating with local communities, we identify essential needs and develop sustainable solutions that offer long-term benefits. Our volunteers enjoy not only the stunning vistas of Peru but also the profound satisfaction of impacting lives positively.

Everyone is welcome to join our volunteer programs, regardless of background or skill level. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, educator, artist, or simply someone motivated to help, there’s a place for you at Sunrise Peru Trek. We are committed to providing an inclusive space where every volunteer feels cherished and supported.

Aside from volunteering, we offer cultural immersion experiences to those who wish to delve into Peruvian traditions and lifestyle. Living and working alongside locals provides our volunteers a richer understanding and appreciation of Peru’s vibrant culture and heritage.

We also focus on practicing responsible tourism by working closely with local guides and businesses, ensuring minimal environmental impact. It’s crucial to honor the land, customs, and ways of life as respectful visitors to these communities. Join us on a journey that transcends mere exploration and adventure—join us in making a positive change and building meaningful relationships with Peruvian communities. Let’s make a difference together at Sunrise Peru Trek!

Experience the Unparalleled Beauty of Peru with Sunrise Peru Trek: Embark on an Adventure that Makes a Difference!

At Sunrise Peru Trek, we offer more than just adventure tours; we are a socially responsible organization dedicated to creating positive impacts in the communities we visit. We prioritize ethical volunteerism by aligning our projects with the genuine needs and goals of local communities. Whether you’re an experienced professional wanting to contribute your expertise, a student eager to learn through service, or anyone ready to help, we’ll connect your talents with community projects that truly benefit from your participation. Our volunteering opportunities range from education and health care to ecological conservation, reflecting the diverse skills and passions of our volunteers. Join us and become part of the change we’re fostering across Peru!

We at Sunrise Peru Trek believe in the transformative power of volunteering. By collaborating with local communities, we identify essential needs and develop sustainable solutions that offer long-term benefits. Our volunteers enjoy not only the stunning vistas of Peru but also the profound satisfaction of impacting lives positively.

Everyone is welcome to join our volunteer programs, regardless of background or skill level. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, educator, artist, or simply someone motivated to help, there’s a place for you at Sunrise Peru Trek. We are committed to providing an inclusive space where every volunteer feels cherished and supported.

Aside from volunteering, we offer cultural immersion experiences to those who wish to delve into Peruvian traditions and lifestyle. Living and working alongside locals provides our volunteers a richer understanding and appreciation of Peru’s vibrant culture and heritage.

We also focus on practicing responsible tourism by working closely with local guides and businesses, ensuring minimal environmental impact. It’s crucial to honor the land, customs, and ways of life as respectful visitors to these communities. Join us on a journey that transcends mere exploration and adventure—join us in making a positive change and building meaningful relationships with Peruvian communities. Let’s make a difference together at Sunrise Peru Tre

Quick Community Service Ideas for High Schoolers

• Clothing and Goods Donation: Sort through your closet or storage for items you’ve outgrown or no longer use. If they’re in good condition, consider donating them to Goodwill or a local women’s shelter.
• Food Donation: During your next grocery store run, purchase some non-perishable items to donate to a nearby food bank.
• Toy Donation: Gather new or gently used toys and stuffed animals to bring joy to children in a local hospital.
• Holiday Letter Writing: During the festive season, participate in answering letters to Santa from children in need. Visit your local participating post office to select a letter, fulfill the child’s wish with a thoughtful gift, and send it their way.
• Charitable Birthday Donations: Encourage friends and family to donate to a chosen charity in lieu of birthday gifts, aligning celebrations with the spirit of giving.

Inquiry About Donations

At Sunrise Peru Trek, situated in Cusco at an elevation of over 3,400 meters, we pride ourselves on understanding and addressing the authentic problems faced by local communities. As a Peruvian-guided company, we ensure fair treatment and support for our porters, who hail from the highlands of Cusco. Unlike some foreign operators who make unsubstantiated claims, we actively work to provide our porters with proper equipment and aid. Our commitment extends to visiting the communities of our porters, such as Lares, Amparaes, and Patacancha, ensuring they receive the resources and support needed for their development. Join us in our mission to uplift these communities responsibly and authentically.

We also believe in promoting sustainable tourism practices that benefit the environment and local cultures. That’s why we partner with non-profit organizations, such as Sustainable Travel International, to implement eco-friendly initiatives like waste reduction and education on responsible travel behaviors. We also offer tours that highlight traditional Andean culture and support local businesses, providing an enriching experience for our guests while supporting the livelihoods of community members.

We realize that they need work. They say “we will do anything”.

Recognizing the challenges faced by Andean communities in Cusco, Sunrise Peru Trek is dedicated to fostering positive change through tourism. Tourism plays a pivotal role in Peru’s economy, particularly in Cusco, yet many local communities do not benefit financially. Understanding this disparity, we initiated efforts in 2001, starting with a festive celebration for the children of our porters in Cattca-Ausangate, where we distributed gifts and shared joy with 300 children. This heartfelt tradition, which includes hot chocolate and panettone, has continued annually across various communities without any financial motives. Notably, in 2002, we expanded our reach to an orphanage in Arequipa, and in subsequent years, we visited areas such as Amparaes, Lares, and Huarocondo, consistently focusing on uplifting over 300 children per event.

Our 2011 celebration included a donation of computers to Pumapunku and Qachin schools, underscoring our commitment to education. These initiatives, recently extending to Yanahuara and Ollantaytambo, aim to share joy with over 800 children, while also supporting educational needs. Special gratitude goes to Joakim Bendezu from Sweden for his generous contributions to Patacancha’s primary school since 2004. With future ambitions focusing on educational resources for our porters’ children, we are driven by the belief that education is crucial and acknowledge the financial obstacles families face in schooling their children.

Projects to help the Porters Communities.

Sunrise Peru Trek team has decided to help our porters by donating a large percentage of our profits directly into helping the community.Definitely our most ambitious projects in the future will be the construction of schools. The communities that will benefit from this are Lares, Amparaes, Patacancha, Willoc and Cattca. Sunrise Peru Trek is committed to building a school every year and is currently involved in a project to build a primary school near Lares, Cusco. If you are part a group who would like to sponsor a project such as this or even an individual, let us know. There are many communities in the need of help. 2007 and 2009 are directed at some of the porter’s communities in the mountains of Lares and Amparaes.

School Construction.

In 2007 we want to build a school Chaquepay Community, Huarocondo. There are 20 porters from this town and they urgently need it. Unfortunately their school was destroyed by erosion over time.
In Chaquepay Community there are 300 adults and 400 children. People from this community are mainly shepherds looking after sheep. Sunrise Peru Trek will donate US$ 3000. This money will be used to build a much needed school and the local community will provide the general manpower providing them with more work.

Donations of School Materials.

The porters’ children need educational materials such as pens, crayons, paper, etc. We also want to provide school supplies. Funding for schools in the villages is extremely poor especially for primary school teachers’ wages are minimal and many lack resources and enthusiasm. This project is aimed at helping the conditions in some of the schools by providing luxury items such as pencils, crayons, and paper.

Christmas Present Distribution.

Sunrise Peru Trek are leader doing these activities. Every year we give presents on Christmas Day in different communities. It is part our tradition to distribute gifts for the children in the highlands of Cusco.

Porters’ Annual Christmas party and Football Championship.
The sport of football is very important to Peruvians. We organize tournament between our porters, office staff and guides. We reward the winners with T-shirts, balloons and caps.

Support to Children’s Orphanage.

We want to thank to Marjorie Aubin and Galberth Aubin (fromCanada) for their visit and for the gifts that they have given to our Children at “Antonio de Lorena” Orphanage Cusco, on January 2008 and 2010. Our Children are very thankful with them!.