The Project

• Began in May 2009 in Media Luna, 7km from Urubamba
• Carried out by NeVo, with support from McGill University
• Initiative designed to promote the integral development of Media Luna in order to improve quality of life and provide more opportunities for self-realization

Progress

• Carried out analysis of situation in Media Luna by interviewing families about health, nutrition, education, family life, economics, the environment, etc.
• Began environmental campaign and held workshops on self-esteem for pre-teens and teens in the community as immediate initiatives

Goals

• Agriculture: change from chemical to organic fertilizers in agricultural industry
• Economic Stimulation: Tourism promotion plan
• Health Care: Community medical evaluations to identify principal health concerns
• Social Relations: Promotion of leadership, conflict mediation, and human rights

Open Positions

• New positions open in August 2010