HOOP Peru

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4.7

Brilliant

7

Reviews

12

Years in business

Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty through education in Flora Tristán, an impoverished neighbourhood in Arequipa, Peru.

HOOP Peru is a non-profit organisation enhancing the education of disadvantaged children and their families in Flora Tristan and the surrounding communities.

Helping Overcome Obstacles Peru (HOOP) was founded in Flora Tristán in 2012. After witnessing first-hand the poverty, social problems, and ...

Review Description

HOOP Peru is a non-profit organisation enhancing the education of disadvantaged children and their families in Flora Tristan and the surrounding communities.

Helping Overcome Obstacles Peru (HOOP) was founded in Flora Tristán in 2012. After witnessing first-hand the poverty, social problems, and lack of opportunities in the community, the HOOP co-founders decided they would do whatever they could to help. Knowing the transformative power of education, they set up HOOP as a registered charity with the aim of lifting families out of poverty through projects delivered at our school in Flora Tristán.

HOOP has continued to grow ever since, and is now an important part of life for many families in the community. The relationship and trust we have is exceptional and allows us to create a lasting impact on the lives of the families we work with.

We believe education is for everyone, so we provide strategic educational programs to give people of all ages the opportunity to advance their education, health, self-confidence and better their quality of life.

Contact Person

Melani Murillo

Spoken languages: Spanish, English, French
  Very high response rate

HOOP Peru reviews

Michale rating5.0

2015 at Children's English Teacher

I had the time of my life with HOOP. Even though I spent five months with HOOP, I wish I could have stayed longer. After high school, I wanted to go abroad and work voluntarily. I researched lots of organizations, and when I found out about HOOP, I liked their program immediately and it seemed ...
Chris rating4.4

2015 at Children's English Teacher

I’ve volunteered with several organizations in Latin America. With all honesty HOOP has been the most organized and has given me the most satisfaction. In addition to the volunteering, the comradery among the international volunteers, Peruvian volunteers and staff will make your experience in ...
Eric rating4.4

2015 at Children's English Teacher

HOOP is open to new ideas and has a real impact on the community. Volunteering with HOOP has been one of the most enriching things I’ve done in my life. I was travelling without any specific plan when I came across HOOP. I thought it would be a good experience and a nice challenge. After my ...
Beth rating5.0

2014 at Children's English Teacher

I couldn’t have chosen a better organization to volunteer with! Each day I came home with a smile on my face knowing that HOOP has made a difference. I had always wanted to volunteer overseas and I wanted to gain teaching experience, so I decided to join HOOP for part of my university year ...
Carlos rating4.8

2014 at Children's English Teacher

I would definitely recommend volunteering with HOOP. It is an experience of a lifetime. I was born in Arequipa, and have lived here ever since. I couldn’t let go of the opportunity to join this organisation that has been working with poor areas in Arequipa. All the people that HOOP has ...
Else rating4.0

2014 at Children's English Teacher

The best decision I ever made was going to Peru to work as a Communications and Development Coordinator for HOOP. Within my first weeks I was already in charge of a huge fundraising campaign; securing one third of the NGO’s budget for the year, managing and writing blogs, applying to grants, ...

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HOOP Peru locations

Americas
Peru

HOOP Peru project focus

Education
English Teaching

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Quality Education