Spend 12 days in Peru, meet our in-country partners and actively participate in construction projects and community support activities. Experience first-hand what our partners Yanapanakusun do to to protect and support vulnerable people in the Peruvian Andes.
Our 12 day Community Partnership Expeditions to Peru are a unique and rewarding way for you to engage with and experience the benefits of sustainable international development practices first-hand. Volunteers will get involved in our brand new ‘Project Esperanza’, supported by our local partners Yanapanakasun.
Through Yanapanakusun’s local knowledge and established relationships, Project Esperanza will see Vine Trust volunteers supporting projects with individual families and communities. They will work alongside Yanapanakusun staff, local builders and family members to improve housing conditions and develop more secure and varied sources of income. For volunteers, these will be truly wonderful opportunities to see effective community development in action, spend time with the local people, and learn more about life in the Peruvian Andes.
Meet families who are part of Yanapanakasun's community programme, learning about our partner’s life-changing projects.
Get stuck into the construction process by working under the mentorship of local builders to carry bricks, paint and prepare floor bases.
Spend time with local children and families, practicing English conversation, or running basic art and sports activities.
Immerse yourself in the unique culture of Peru whilst also seeing first-hand the realities of poverty in rural communities and the benefits of sustainable development practices that are run by local partners.
Visit Machu Picchu and other cultural sites to learn about the fascinating history of the Inca people.
For further details about costs and travel, please download the trip guide or email the office.
Partnerships are at the core of who we are and how we operate as a charity. We seek to develop long-term and mutually empowering connections with in-country organisations, collaborating with these teams to support their work with local and vulnerable communities.
Yanapanakusun is a Peruvian charity based in Cusco which has worked for more than 30 years to protect and support vulnerable people.
The name Yanapanakusun comes from Quechua and expresses the idea of “let us help one another”, a concept that reflects the organisation’s philosophy of support, solidarity, participation and collective action.
Yanapanakasun's work places a special emphasis on helping women, children and young people at risk of violence or exploitation They run a variety of projects and programmes, including;
Strengthening public education with an intercultural approach
Preventing gender-based violence and human trafficking
Environmental awareness and education
Solidarity-based economic initiatives and employability promotion
Vine Trust volunteers will collaborate with Yanapanakasun on the construction aspect of their work, supporting the local team as they work with families and vulnerable individuals to improve their quality of housing.
Vine Trust offers Community Partnership Expeditions that are expertly tailored for teams from companies, organisations, and community groups.
These programmes provide a unique opportunity to actively participate in construction activities and other sustainable community development practices, to build stronger working relationships with your colleagues, and to inspire your own personal and professional development.
We can work alongside a group of 12 to 25 volunteers from your organisation to arrange and design an experience that is challenging yet hugely rewarding for everyone involved. You’ll create bonds with both the local community members and your core building team, engaging collectively in a variety of different activities for a common, positive goal.
Get in touch to find out more about how we can build a trip that works for your team.
2027 Price Estimate
