Asociación Minga Perú | Peru

Learning Recovery in the Peruvian Amazon through Radio and Community Loudspeakers

Produce and disseminate educational materials through radio and loudspeaker to 25 indigenous communities while schools are closed during the pandemic

AWARD YEAR
2020
FUNDING AREA
Education
PROJECT LOCATION
Peru
AMOUNT AWARDED
$75,000
PROJECT DURATION
12 months

Minga Perú will provide education support to students and their families in 25 indigenous, riverine communities in the department of Loreto in northern Peru. Minga Perú will produce lessons in Spanish and Kukama-Kukamiria on mathematics and communications skills for 1,250 primary school students in third and fourth grades. The lessons will be broadcast over local radio and loudspeakers through community partnerships.