South American Division

Young Adventists in Peru Participate in Environmental Care

The Caleb Mission project aims to promote volunteerism and public evangelism among Adventist youth.

Peru
Thais Suarez, South American Division, and ANN Staff
The landfills generated by the improper disposal of garbage and debris on the streets were cleaned by volunteers Calebs.

The landfills generated by the improper disposal of garbage and debris on the streets were cleaned by volunteers Calebs.

[Photo: MiCOP Communications]

As part of their comprehensive commitment, Adventist youth participating in the Caleb Mission program, which promotes service and voluntary evangelism during summer vacation, carried out a series of projects focused on caring for the environment in Lima, the capital of Peru.

On July 29, 2024, participants engaged in various activities, including park maintenance, tree planting, street sweeping, and cleaning archaeological sites.

Tree planting and seed sowing in San Pedro Park and surrounding areas of the Ancón district by Adventist youth.
Tree planting and seed sowing in San Pedro Park and surrounding areas of the Ancón district by Adventist youth.

This event seeks to raise community awareness about the importance of preserving and caring for the environment. San Pedro Park was one of the settings for the project, which focused on improving the area and educating and motivating local residents to be part of the change.

A Caleb team participating in the San Pedro Park cleanup.
A Caleb team participating in the San Pedro Park cleanup.

In addition to the activities in Ancón, the volunteers also extended their efforts to other points in East Lima. In the district of San Juan de Lurigancho, volunteers cleaned avenues such as the busy Ramiro Prialé. Similarly, in the district of Huaycán, they carried out cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Calebs cleaning dust off the ground on Ramiro Prialé Avenue to prepare the ground for future grass planting.
Calebs cleaning dust off the ground on Ramiro Prialé Avenue to prepare the ground for future grass planting.

In the province of Huaraz, the volunteers dedicated themselves to cleaning the Vista Flores sports field. Thousands of young people, equipped with shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, and other tools, demonstrated their commitment to the environment through these actions.

San Juan de Lurigancho parks being cleaned by young Calebs.
San Juan de Lurigancho parks being cleaned by young Calebs.

This effort is part of a series of activities planned by the Caleb Mission project, which aims to promote volunteerism and public evangelism among Adventist youth. Throughout the remainder of the project, they will participate in other activities, such as donations of food, books, and blood.

Calebs team of all ages, committed to serving communities.
Calebs team of all ages, committed to serving communities.

The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish website.

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