Dear Prayer Partners,
This month of May, let us remember to pray for Peru.
Peru is a developing country rich in cultural heritage. Because of its roots in ancient civilizations, Peru has become a hot spot for tourism. However, Peru’s progress has been held back by corruption and the government’s failure to deal with social and economic inequality. Poverty and unemployment in the rural areas drive many to migrate to the capital city of Lima to find work, but they often end up living in shantytowns built on the outskirts. Many children are exploited, abused and forced to work.
Food for the Hungry began working in Lima in 1982, but was soon urged to leave because of terrorist activity. A decade later, we revisited the country and began implementing projects that foster sustainable development.
To view other prayer requests from Peru, please visit http://www.fh.org/prayer_Peru.
To view more about Food for the Hungry’s programs in Peru, please visit: http://www.fh.org/cdi_Peru.
On our knees,
The Food for the Hungry prayer team
