I’m kind of proud to say “I was there at the very beginning”; when HOOP started, I saw all the hard work that Priya, Julia, Teresa, Li and Carmen had put into this incredible project and how determined they were to set up something sustainable that could really help the Flora Tristan community and I … Continue reading Volunteering just as HOOP kicks off

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!