At Heart-Links Lazos de Corazón, we believe that when women are empowered, entire communities thrive.

This month, we have the opportunity to support something truly special.

Twenty inspiring women leaders from the Zaña Valley in northern Peru have been invited to participate in “Tejiendo Saberes” (Weaving Knowledge); a unique leadership exchange taking place in Ecuador from July 23–27. During this five-day gathering, they will meet with women leaders from Ecuador to share experiences, strengthen leadership skills, exchange ideas, and build lasting partnerships dedicated to improving life in their communities.

These women are already making a difference.

They are community advocates, educators, and leaders who volunteer their time to support families, promote education, and inspire others. This exchange is an opportunity to invest in the people who are already creating change, equipping them with new knowledge, new relationships, and renewed confidence that they will bring back to their communities.

The impact won’t end when they return home.

The ideas shared, friendships formed, and lessons learned will continue to shape community initiatives, support women’s leadership, and strengthen rural development for years to come.

How You Can Help

Heart-Links has committed to supporting this incredible initiative, and we’re inviting you to be part of it.

Our fundraising goal is $1,500 CAD.

Every donation will have double the impact: 50% will support the Latidos Women’s Leadership Exchange in Ecuador, while the other 50% will strengthen Heart-Links’ ongoing community development programs throughout Peru.

The total cost of this exchange is approximately $6,000 CAD, and we’re inspired by the commitment of our partners at Latidos, who have already raised $2,500 CAD through their own local efforts. Now, we’re stepping alongside them with our own contribution to help make this life-changing experience possible for 20 women leaders.

If we surpass our initial goal and reach our $3,000 CAD stretch goal, we’ll continue sharing the funds equally between the leadership exchange and Heart-Links’ broader community development work.

Your gift doesn’t just support one project.

It invests in women, strengthens communities, and builds solidarity across borders.

Whether you give $25, $50, $100, or any amount that’s meaningful to you, you are investing in local leaders who are creating lasting change from within their own communities.

Together, We Can Make This Possible

This is more than a leadership exchange. It’s an opportunity for women to learn from one another across borders, return home with new ideas, and continue building stronger, more resilient communities.

We hope you’ll join us in making this journey possible.

🎯 Campaign Goal: $1,500 CAD

✨ Stretch Goal: $3,000 CAD

Every gift matters.

Every gift creates opportunity.

Every gift helps weave a stronger future.

A Note on Timing

With the exchange taking place July 23–27, we know the departure date is approaching quickly. Heart-Links has already committed to supporting this initiative and will be sending our pledged contribution so the women can participate without delay.

Because of this, donations received after the exchange has taken place will still make a meaningful difference. Funds raised throughout the remainder of the campaign will be used to reimburse our partners at Latidos for eligible expenses they have already covered, helping reduce the financial burden of making this important leadership exchange possible.

Our campaign will remain open until August 31, giving our community the opportunity to continue supporting this initiative while also strengthening Heart-Links’ ongoing community development work throughout Peru.

Thank you for believing in the power of local leadership and the incredible impact that begins when women come together to learn, lead, and lift one another up.