Añañau
Supporting underprivileged children and families through education and sustainable development since 2014.
Discover Our StoryAbout Añañau
Añañau is a non-profit NGO founded in 2014 in Cusco, Peru. We support underprivileged children and families through education, skills training, and sustainable development projects. The name "Añañau" comes from the Quechua language and means "how beautiful" — an expression of love from mothers to their children.
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Books in the Library
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Disadvantaged Families Supported
Our Current Projects
Through a range of targeted programs, we address educational, health, and social needs in Cusco's most vulnerable communities.
After School Program
Providing educational support, tutoring, and enrichment activities for children after school hours in Cusco.
Learn moreScholarship for Higher Education
Supporting talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to access university and vocational training.
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Introducing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on learning and creative exploration.
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What Volunteers Say
Hear from the volunteers and interns who have worked with us in Cusco and online.
Sophie Martens
Belgium — 6 weeks volunteer
“Volunteering with Añañau was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The children's enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and seeing the real impact of the after-school program every day was incredibly rewarding.”
Become a Volunteer
Each year, dedicated volunteers from Belgium and around the world travel to Cusco to work alongside our team. Whether you have a background in education, health, arts, or technology — there is a place for you at Añañau.
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Volunteering Program
Fully prepared, supported, and effective from day one.
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Join our community of dedicated volunteers and help us support children and families in Cusco, Peru.
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