Rural Libraries launch 10 new titles
The first nine volumes of the revised edition of the Enciclopedia Campesina are on their way to schools and home-based libraries across the northern Andes. Continue Reading
Empowering Women and Children: ACIES
ACIES works to empower women and children in two locations in the province of Cajamarca: the rural village of Pomabamba and a marginal urban neighbourhood called Quiritimayo. Continue Reading
“Many hands and many hearts”: Rural Libraries
At a recent presentation to the Rotary Club of Strathroy, Rita Moker, of the Rural Libraries Network of Cajamarca, said these words: “It takes many hands and many hearts to do this work.” Continue Reading
Turbulence in Peru—Peruvians deserve better
Scenes of standoffs and clashes between protesters and police in Peru have peppered the media in Canada during the last week. Continue Reading
Rural Libraries honoured with major award
We are over the moon! The House of Peruvian Literature (Casa de Literatura Peruana) has awarded its 2021 prize to Alfredo Mires, director of the Rural Libraries Network of Cajamarca. Continue Reading
SAVE THE DATE!
Share the Love @ Home, our musical fiesta and fundraiser, is back again for 2022. Continue Reading
Solidarity Trip Reunion renews old ties
“In Peru, when somebody visits you in your home . . . it means they value you.” That was the sentiment expressed by one of our partners during Heart-Links’ recent and first-ever Solidarity Trip Reunion. Last Saturday, alumni of... Continue Reading
Celebrate 50 years of Rural Libraries!
Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the Rural Libraries Network of Cajamarca. Continue Reading
It’s International Development Week!
To celebrate, Heart-Links is taking part in a host of #IDW2021 activities, and starting today, you can, too! Continue Reading
Spreading Joy in Cajamarca
Among the joys of working with our partner organizations in northern Peru are the many things our partners share with us: their experiences, their wisdom, their dreams, their warmth, their trust. Continue Reading