Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals who make Añañau's mission possible every day.
Our background story
NGO Añañau was founded in December 2014 by Sadith Paez Montesinos and Ellen Bosch in a Peruvian-Belgian cooperation. They met in 2010 during their previous work in a non-profit organization, where they were responsible for the coordination and organization of the project and its functioning. After 4 years of working together, they decided to start an educational project together. Asociación ONG Añañau was born.
Sadith Paez Montesinos
Co-founder & Educational Coordinator
Sadith co-founded Añañau in 2014 in Cusco, Peru. As educational coordinator, she is responsible for developing and supervising all educational programs and ensuring quality learning experiences for the children and families Añañau supports.
Ellen Bosch
Co-founder & International Coordinator
Ellen co-founded Añañau alongside Sadith in 2014. Based in Belgium, she manages international relations, fundraising, and coordinates the volunteering and internship programs that connect global supporters with the work in Cusco.
Gilmourd Cardeña Perez
Project Coordinator — Huancaro
Gilmourd joined Añañau in 2019 and has been responsible for coordinating the Huancaro project. He works directly with children and families in the community, ensuring the smooth delivery of after-school programs and other initiatives.
Volunteers & Interns
Beyond the core team, Añañau is powered by dedicated volunteers and interns from around the world. Each year, students and professionals from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and beyond come to Cusco to contribute their skills.
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