On a very wet afternoon in late January last year, I climbed aboard a little yellow van/bus with a few other volunteer teachers and set off to Flora Tristan English School for the first time. I had been told that for most of the year, Arequipa enjoys beautiful weather and offers great views of the … Continue reading Flora Tristan English School 2011 – Ella looks back

First and foremost, welcome to HOOP Peru’s new blog! For those of you who don’t know, HOOP is a small NGO located in the beautiful city of Arequipa, Peru. We work with a deprived community called Flora Tristan on the outskirts of Arequipa. We work with both local and international volunteers who lead and assist … Continue reading A small NGO in Peru – HOOP makes a start!