Shining Hope in Cusco

A visit to Peru would not be complete without doing the trek to Machu Phicchu, the hidden city of the Inca’s. This city was allegedly discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. This site is a magnificent monument to the sophistication of the Inca Empire.

In the city of Cusco, I had the privilege of meeting the young ladies living at Buckner’s Girls Transitional Home. I met several of the young ladies, several of whom have finished their college degrees and are ready to transition into the work world.

All of the ministry we provide at international sites like Peru are fully funded by individual donors through philanthropic gifts. We start with a balance of zero each year and encourage generosity and financial support from donors and friends who have a passion for leading vulnerable children into loving and nurturing family environments.

The purpose of my trip was to learn about Buckner work in Peru, meet the staff, and encourage donors to support our work there. We have begun to develop economically sustainable models of care that will continue beyond the gifts of our donors in future year. In the meantime, I hope you will consider ways you might support the work of Buckner in Peru.

We have excellent programs, outstanding leadership under Claudia Leon, and we are making a transformational difference and writing new stories of redemption with each passing day of ministry. I invite you to join us in this kingdom mission of serving the least of these. Check out our website at www.buckner.org to learn more.