Peru Update #2
Relief, Rebuild, Recover: An Update on the Peru Earthquake
Keeping our finger on the pulse of Peru, Crooked Trails continues to closely monitor the situation there after the devastating August 15th earthquake that hit the southern coast killing approximately 500 people, injuring 1,500 and leaving thousands without food and shelter.
Within days of the catastrophic event, Crooked Trails members and friends raised nearly $10,000 for immediate relief efforts of food, water, blankets, tents, and clothing. In the months following the initial relief effort, Crooked Trails member donations have been sent to Hands on Disaster Response (http:www.hodr.org) who have 60 volunteers on site helping to remove rubble and rebuild homes and schools. In October, 100 
modular homes arrive in Pisco and Hands On Disaster Response volunteers were there to help with the assembly.
In addition to the immediate needs, like clean water, sanitation, and basic shelter, focusing on long-term recovery for poor and rural populations that are the most vulnerable and hardest hit is essential. Recovery includes feeling physically and psychologically safe again, allowing families to move forward.
One group of friends, along with their local Peruvian nonprofit, Nomadas, have been on hand, reaching out to both adults and kids in their healing process by providing activities and entertainment.
Nómadas, “Traveling Cinema in Latin America”, is a non-profit organization created by Peruvian friends Aldo Callegari and Teresa Castillo with the purpose of strengthening the cultural integration between the different peoples of Latin America by sharing films on large screens in remote places where cinema cannot be found.
On November 19th Nómadas began their tour through the towns and cities affected by the earthquake, with the purpose of offering the victims a small space for fun, entertainment and culture.
During the tour, which will end December 16th, a total of 24 free events will be presented for adults and children alike. They will visit cities like Pisco, Ica, Chincha, and Cañete, among others, including the temporary housing projects set up for the victims. The program will include more than 50 different Latin American titles, including Eduardo Schuldt’s “Pirates of Callao,” (Piratas en el Callao) Pablo Trapero’s “A Rolling Family” (Una Familia Rodante), and “A Shadow in Front” (Una Sombra al frente), the latest from Augusto Tamayo, among others.
In addition, there will be an audio-visual workshop with the young people of Parque Zonal in Pisco and with the help of UNICEF. This workshop, titled “Young Images of the South, directed by the Leaders of the Reconstruction” will utilize the audiovisual media as a means of expression among youth affected by the earthquake. Upon completion of the workshop, the students will have created their first video report on the aftermath of the earthquake, which will later be shown on the tour.
Crooked Trails continues to support ongoing effort of relief, rebuilding and recovery! Thanks to all our friends and family who have reached out.