"Flea Market" at the Reina del Mundo School - October 28, 2006
Our first experience selling the artworks of our little and talented artisans.



We thank the school for letting us participate in this activity and to the students and their families for their collaboration. A special recognition to our volunteer friends Allison and Javier, who were there early getting things ready and making the first sales!

"For a world within the reach of children"

Concentration, abstraction capability, memory, coordination, mental speed... everything excersises as a game, a puzzle turns then into a new tool for the kid's development.

Fernandito, so little and yet he spends most of his days on the streets. If he's not with his mother, one of his sisters takes care of him. They all work selling flowers, candy or bubble gum... Doesn't he deserve something better?

"For a world within the reach of children"

Saturday, October 21, 2006...
Two of our artist smile for the camera with some of their creations, Janisse and Sol, enthusiastic with the project and the oportunity...
Help us help them!!!

While walking through the Historical Center of Lima a few days ago, we found this sculpture, a tribute to the shoe-shining child... We can not avoid thinking about the similarities shared by the sculpture and the real kids working in the city, around the historical center, the financial center, the shopping centers, etc... The resemblance is remarkable, and we don't mean between the kids and the sculpture, but by the indiference of the people walking by.
Like to the sculpture, many people just walk by and choose not to see the kids approaching them - not to beg - to offer their work.
A piece of advice to those who are not interested on havind their shoes shined, buying roses or candy: "No thank you" and a smile. Our kids tell us that that is enough. There's nothing worse than indifference. Remember, they are not invisible, they are simply less lucky than you.

We start a new season of handcraft works, this time trying to generate resources to be able to afford the workshops and the activities for the end of year, like Christmas and also the school supplies packages for next year. The kids learn new techniques while they help the rest of the group achieve the final goal. Every piece produced in the workshops will be exhibited for selling with only that purpose.


They keep an organized and clean work station, storing their "creations" in containers marked with their names. Although the pieces are not perfect, they are made with a lot of effort and dedication. They take their time learning and over and over try the cuts, twists, folds, until they are satisfied with their work.



Some of the work in progress and the expected final product.

Some of our friends and benefactors ask about where and when these will be available - don't worry! We'll let you know in time! You can get your Christmas presents and new and colourful stuff for this summer!

Time to celebrate the birthdays of the last few weeks...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLOR, JIMMY and ALEXANDRA!!!!
We love you very much, and wish you all the best! Thank you for your confidence in us and for your sweet love!

October 14, 2006... A mini-tournament of a "memory game" is improvised, forty cards divided in pairs with animal pictures are the stars of the game, attention and a good memory are the best allies to win! The kids get excited, and after their initial frustrations they ask for a re-match. In play we develop our skills!

"For a world within the reach of children"