It’s hard to believe it’s all over.  On the morning of December 8th, joined by all those whose paths we had had the opportunity to cross over the past three months, we officially inaugurated the “Guarderia Infantil Hijos de Luya”. 

Masking our exhausted faces was an undeniable sense of elatedness as we got to watch the neighbourhood children explore their new toys, books, and facility.  Though the connections of water and electricity are still making their way up the echelons of Peruvian bureaucracy, all should be up and running in the next month, just in time to welcome the children back from their summer break in March. 

Registration will commence February 10th and we should have a better idea then of how many children to expect for the first year.  Given the overwhelming amount of community members who showed up for the inauguration, we hope to reach maximum capacity in the first year of operations.   

Words cannot express how grateful we are to all those who supported this project.  Every donation made a huge difference and we cannot thank you enough for all of those that took the time to contribute what they could.  To the volunteers that took time off work, away from their friends and families, to lend a hand, your contribution was indispensable and what a wonderful time we had getting to know you all!  Gracias.  To the workers, directors, and members of Hijos de Luya we would like to say thank you for letting us into your homes and making us feel a part of your family and providing us with such an unforgettable experience.  To our partners, AGM, Projet Contigo, Monde par la Main, OCNI, may we continue to ensure a future for the children of Luya.