AYUDAME Kinderhilfswerk Arequipa e.V. has been supporting children from socially disadvantaged families in Arequipa, Peru since 2001. With the daycare center "Nuestro Hogar," the organization promotes education, development, and nutrition. Sustainability and equal opportunities are at the heart of their mission.
The AYUDAME Kinderhilfswerk Arequipa e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been committed to supporting and promoting children and adolescents from socially disadvantaged families in Arequipa, Peru, since its founding by Sieglinde Pausewang.
AYUDAME operates the daycare center "Nuestro Hogar" (Our Home) in Arequipa, where about 100 children and adolescents aged two years to the end of their schooling are cared for. The daycare provides full-day care for preschool children and half-day care for school children. The goal is to promote child-friendly development and expand educational opportunities so that these children can lead an independent and self-determined life.
The main mission of AYUDAME is to provide children from socially disadvantaged families with a safe and supportive environment in which they can grow and thrive. The organization is committed to promoting child development, improving educational opportunities, and ensuring a balanced diet. Sustainability and equal opportunities are central values pursued in all activities of the association.
AYUDAME places great importance on sustainability and is committed to several key goals:
AYUDAME has been a holder of the donation seal from the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI) since 2001, which certifies low advertising and administrative costs (0-10%). The association is recognized as a non-profit by the tax office, and donations are tax-deductible[4].
