What a powerful week in Peru with @kidsaliveperu! 🇵🇪 We are grateful for the opportunity for our team to serve and for their incredible dedication to making a difference. 🙌💙 Catch the full recap at hereforkids.org/blog ✨

The Costa Rica sign-up deadline is coming up soon! May 26th is the last day to join this trip! 🌎✈️ Discover the profound joy of helping others while immersing yourself in the stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Costa Rica! 🇨🇷⛰️ For more details and to sign up, head over to hereforkids.org/serve! 🌐

Peru Day 8: The group spent the day exploring the charming town of Aguas Calientes, soaking in its vibrant culture and enjoying a delicious traditional Peruvian meal. Located in the mountains, this spot served as the perfect gateway to one of the Seven Wonders of the World — Machu Picchu. ⛰️✨ Fun fact: Aguas Calientes gets its name from the natural hot springs found in the area, a unique feature that adds to its local charm and appeal. 🙌 With memories made and hearts full, the group began their journey back to Cusco for one final day in Peru — grateful for every moment in this breathtaking country. 🚌🤍 #HereForKidsIntl

Peru Day 7: The day began with a heartfelt farewell from the wonderful hosts at the safe haven. Spirits were high as the group packed up and made their way to the airport, taking in a few final moments in the beautiful surroundings. Before parting ways, they stopped to drop off their team captains, who are staying behind a bit longer to spend time with family in Peru. ✈️🇵🇪 A portion of the group boarded flights back to the United States, wrapping up an unforgettable experience filled with service, connection, and growth. Meanwhile, the rest continued on to the next adventure—visiting the beautiful Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World! 🗺️ Peru’s incredible topography continues to leave a lasting impression. It was a blessing for the team to witness such diverse beauty and to experience so many facets of God’s magnificent creation along the way. 🙌💙

Peru Day 6: With the children off for a local holiday, the team and house parents loaded up a big bus - over 40 people - and headed to the beach for a day of fun, laughter, and connection! 🌞🏝️ The kids played soccer and volleyball in the sand, splashed in the waves, and soaked up every moment of being together. The team joined right in, building bonds that went far beyond the activities. ⚽️🏐🌊 As the day came to a close, everyone gathered to pray - thanking God for the memories made and the relationships that had grown stronger throughout the week. Emotions were high, and it was clear how deeply everyone had been impacted. 🙏 It was more than just a beach day - it was a reminder of the power of shared experiences and the hope that this isn’t the end, but just the beginning of lasting connections. 🫶💙 #HereForKidsIntl

Peru Day 5: The team had the honor of being the first ever to serve at a school of 400+ students, from 3rd grade to high school. They were welcomed with an incredible talent show—music, speeches, even a Rubik’s cube contest! 🎶🏫 They played soccer and volleyball with the younger students, while the high schoolers wowed everyone with their English skills! ⚽️🏐📚 Dinner with the boys at a new house turned into powerful talks about dreams and faith—followed by nonstop laughs during a competitive game of charades. 🙌💙 The night ended with a bonfire, marshmallows, music, and dancing—wrapped up in prayer and a deep sense of joy and connection. 🙏 #HereForKidsIntl

Peru Day 4: A day filled with joy, connection, and meaningful moments for the team and @kidsaliveperu. 🫶🇵🇪 Mothers at the Care Center took part in a special activity day, choosing between sewing, baking, and micro-business workshops. The highlight was a lively volleyball tournament. Everyone played so well and they were full of energy. It was a much-needed break and a chance to simply enjoy each other’s company. The day also included uplifting messages and some fun country line dancing. 🪡🍰🏐 Over lunch, the staff shared stories about how they met their spouses, creating plenty of laughter and connection. It was a great time for everyone to get to know one another on a more personal level. 🙌 In the afternoon, there were games and prizes with the kids that they were very excited about. That evening, the team joined a different house from the safe haven for dinner. This was followed by deep conversations and a hilarious round of multilingual charades. 🏅🩵 #HereForKidsIntl

Peru Day 3: The day started at the Care Center, where the team met the dedicated staff advocating for families in need. They learned how the center’s work is crucial in supporting the mothers and children, offering the representation they otherwise wouldn’t have. 🙏🤍 Next, the team visited the "Empowering Mothers" program, where women are taught sewing and other skills to help generate income for their families. After some restorative painting, they returned to teach English and Bible classes. The kids were full of energy and excitement, making the experience even more rewarding! 🎨📖 The day wrapped up with a stunning sunset and a joyful dinner with the children from one of the houses. The group shared many laughs over games like multilingual charades. 💙✨ #HereForKidsIntl

Peru Day 2: The team arrived to Peru safely, full of energy and loaded with donations for @kidsaliveperu. A powerful moment unfolded when a team member that had been gathering donations for years recognized a previous donation. A beautiful reminder that no act of giving goes unnoticed. 🧳✨ The team attended church with the children from the safe haven, where several of the kids were baptized - dedicating their lives to Christ! 🙏 The afternoon was filled with laughter during introductions, name games, and bonding activities, including sports and even some country line dancing! 🕺🏻🙌 To wrap up the day, everyone enjoyed a special pizza dinner outing. Many of the kids came dressed in their Sunday best. The day was filled with connection, fun, and love! 🍕🫶 #HereForKidsIntl

The day started early for the team as they started the travel day in San Francisco and stopped in Houston to connect with the rest of the team! ✈️ They were welcomed in Peru with open arms and snacks by our partners @kidsaliveperu. 🇵🇪🤍 We're grateful to have the whole team together and they were ready to attend church early in the morning!🙏 #HereForKidsIntl

Our team had an amazing week serving in the Dominican Republic with @kidsalivedr! 🇩🇴🤍 We are thankful for their hearts to help others! 🙏 View the full recap on our website hereforkids.org/blog 🌟 #HereForKidsIntl

This Peru sign-up deadline is right around the corner - May 19th is the last day to join this trip!🌎✈️ Join us this July 2025 for a life-changing trip to serve alongside @kidsaliveperu! Discover the deep joy that comes from serving others while exploring the beauty, history, and culture of Peru! 🇵🇪🌟 To learn more & sign up visit hereforkids.org/serve! 🙌 #HereForKidsIntl

This Earth Day, let’s give back to the planet and the people who call it home. Join us in making a difference—one service trip at a time. 🌎🫶 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 8: The day began early as everyone loaded up their luggage and hit the road. Their first stop was Santiago, where they dropped Diego off at the airport. After heartfelt goodbyes, the group continued on to Puerto Plata to check in for the day. ✈️ Once settled, the team enjoyed lunch together with a few additional guests who joined them. It was a meaningful time of fellowship, sharing memories from the service trip week in Constanza and flipping through photos from the trip. 🩵 Later, they relaxed on the beautiful beach and soaked up some downtime at the resort before gathering again for dinner. The evening included post-trip reflections, where everyone shared their personal experiences from the journey. 🌞 To close out the day, video testimonials were filmed—and they even had a surprise guest! One of the local dogs happily tagged along, joining in on the fun with the team. 📷 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 7: The final full day in Constanza! The team started with a morning of helping the girls' basketball team with their practice. They had a couple games after and all did great together! 🏀 Then it was time for the Easter egg hunt with all of the kids. They had a blast finding the eggs in some challenging spots. It was a fun time for everyone and they got to have some delicious treats! 🥚 Before lunch, they spent time at each of the group homes with the children. Using the activity books, they practiced English one-on-one and taught the houses how to use them. They had lunch with the families, then donated the books. It was a very helpful gift from @listoslearning and the kids loved them! 📚 After saying goodbye to the Ark kids, it was time to wind down the day as a team. They spent some time at a strawberry field where they got to enjoy some different strawberry treats, go picking, and learn about the agricultural history in Constanza. 🍓 #HereForKidsIntl

Happy Easter! 💙 This Easter, we celebrate new beginnings, renewed hope, and the power of love in action. At Here for Kids, we’re grateful to serve and grow alongside the incredible children and communities we’re here for—today and every day. Because Jesus lives, hope lives too! 🙏 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 6: The morning after family camp was spent a little slower, with a visit to a nearby coffee shop! The group took the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. 🍵 Our team went to a nearby “barrio”, or neighborhood in a more poverty-stricken area, and met a local family. They brought donations and prayed with them. The family and team got to sit and learn about each other's lives. 💙 Next, they visited the 'Divino Niño' monument, a statue of Jesus on the top of a mountain. It is especially popular to visit during Holy Week and holds significant historical importance in Constanza. 🙏 The afternoon was filled with various games with the Ark kids, English lessons using learning books, and another round of Capture the Flag. Finally, the team ended the night by going to a popular ice cream place—Bon! 🍦 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 5: The group played with the kids all morning in different age groups. The older ones played Capture the Flag and the younger ones learned a variety of group games. After that, there was even a competition including group leaders! 🙌 During lunch, prizes were given out to teams that had won the most games. When the celebrations ended, it was time to say goodbye to the guests from camp to go back to their home locations. 🚌 When camp was over, the team headed to a local cafe for a meeting with @kidsalivedr. They got to learn more in-depth about their programs and how they help the community. Camp was great and there have been amazing connections made with the kids so far! 🇩🇴 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 4: The team started off the day by joining the kids in breakout groups discussing the message from the night before, about renewal through the Word of God. They then had a full morning of playing outside with the kids and taking a hike with the older Ark kids back to the waterfall where they got a new view from the top! ⛰️ They joined the rest of the kids back at the Ark for a delicious lunch and spent the afternoon playing more outdoor games, multiple exciting games of volleyball and soccer, and ending with UNO and bubbles. After dinner, the team joined everyone for chapel, where the kids from each safe haven location performed Holy Week themed skits or dances and listened to a message. 🎤 Then, everyone gathered around a big bonfire where they drank hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows! The team ended the night back at the missionary house with reflections and planning for the next day. 🙌 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Recap Day 3: We started the day by helping the girl's basketball team with their drills during practice. We had a few great games with them after! 🏀 Then, we helped pitch tents and get everything set up for Family Camp with @kidsalivedr ! The kids even got to help too- some, by grabbing fruit for us to try! ⛺️ After lunch, we had some time for activities with the kids doing chalk, bracelet making, cards, and coloring 🖍️ We ended the day by playing many games of volleyball, soccer, and more basketball. Following dinner, we had a long night of Bingo with all of the attendees and even had our own winner, Becca! 🙌 #HereForKidsIntl

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