Empowering Kids in Puno, Peru
Feeding dreams today, building futures tomorrow
Project South America helps children and families in the high mountains of Puno, Peru with the basics they need to grow and thrive. Your donations and purchases fund healthy meals, warm clothing, school supplies, and medical support for kids who would otherwise go without. Every gift, big or small, helps turn hunger into hope and gives children a real chance at a brighter future.
Where Your Donations Go
Food
We give healthy, filling meals to kids in Puno so they can focus in school instead of worrying about their next plate of food.
Clothing
We provide warm coats, hats, and blankets so children and families can stay safe through the freezing Andean nights.
Education
We support local schools with supplies and simple programs so more kids can stay in class, learn, and dream bigger for their future.
Medical Assistance
We help bring doctors, medicine, and basic care to children in remote communities who often have no other access.
School Supplies
We give out backpacks, notebooks, and pens so students can show up ready to learn and feel proud walking into school.
Administrative Costs
We keep our admin costs lean and transparent so that as much of every dollar as possible reaches children and families in Puno.
Support Our Cause
Buy something special from our shop. Every dollar of profit from your purchase goes toward food, clothing, education, and medical care for children in Puno.
Meet the Founder
Matthew Lumbe founded Project South America after seeing firsthand how many children in Puno, Peru were going to bed hungry and walking to school without warm clothes or supplies. What started as a small effort to help a few families has grown into a community movement to feed, clothe, and support kids across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Project South America, and what do you do?
We are a nonprofit that helps kids and families in the high mountains of Puno, Peru. We focus on food, clothing, school support, and basic medical help so children can grow up healthier and have a real chance at a better future.
Where does the money from donations, merchandise, and events go?
Your money pays for school lunches, warm clothes, school supplies, and simple medical support for children in Puno. We keep our admin costs lean so that as much as possible goes directly to programs on the ground.
How do your merchandise, events, articles, and public speaking help the cause?
When you buy a shirt, attend an event, or share our stories, you help fund our programs and spread the word about the needs in Puno. Awareness brings more supporters, and more supporters mean more kids we can help.
How can someone actually get involved with Project South America?
You can help by donating, buying merch, coming to events, or volunteering your time and skills. Reach out through our contact form and we’ll share simple ways you can make a difference from wherever you are.
Get in Touch
Have questions about donating, volunteering, or partnering with Project South America? Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Email Us
projectsouthamericaofficial@gmail.com
Our Impact Region
Puno, Peru