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ACAF ACAF Exective Director
Jorge Villar
This year has been a
journey filled with dreams
and challenges for our
organization and the
Asociacion Civil Apoyo communities we serve.
Familiar We have faced heart-
(Civil Association Supporting wrenching weather issues
Families) and political instability that
has left its mark on our
country. However, despite
The Peruvian faith-based, civil these obstacles, we have
association was created in 2005 found strength in solidarity,
to administer Mission programs. generosity and gratitude
Over 80 Peruvian employees of every time our staff
ACAF utilize the donor funding members went to bring
secured and managed by Friends hope and support through
of Chimbote to combat the our different services,
daily affects of poverty while projects and campaigns. !We felt blessed! valuable allies, sharing our vision and
empowering the poor through Our focus has been on assisting the committing to continue helping.
education and transformation families that need it most, especially in In particular, I wish to highlight the visit of
opportunities. Meeting the the Cambio Puente community. I am so our benefactors and members of the FOC
diverse needs of the poor are a grateful and happy that the dream for (Friends of Chimbote) board this past
dedicated staff of social workers, this community to have access to water October. Their presence and ongoing
psychologists, teachers, attorneys, is now a reality. We have provided water support have been instrumental in our
lenders, construction workers, to hundreds of households, thanks to progress. They have witnessed firsthand
carpenters, trainers, guards and the commitment and hard work of the the realities we face and have significantly
maintenance personnel. community and our generous donors. contributed to our efforts.
This year we are continuing to build As we reflect on this challenging year, we
homes, supply food and generate access
rely on Jesus Christ, our faith and prayers
ACAF leaders are in the to education to those facing the harsh that has sustained our work and will
community each day to assess realities of poverty every day. guide us in the coming year, reminding us
needs, manage employees and We are proud of our work as the that, despite the challenges, that His love
visitors working in the programs transformation in Cambio Puente has and grace can overcome any adversity.
and collaborate with community taken root, driven by the passion of its Thanks for your kindness and generosity!
leaders. The ACAF Board is a residents to propel their community Thanks to everyone who has been part of
qualified group of community forward. Collaboration and joint efforts our journey and trust that the next year
leaders and a Friends of Chimbote have been our greatest motivation. will bring more opportunities to grow,
liaison. Friends of Chimbote Together, we have achieved remarkable learn, and continue making a positive
and ACAF staff and leaders things, making a tangible difference in difference in the lives of those who need
interact dynamically each week our beneficiaries lives. it most.
to effectively deliver Mission I want to express deep gratitude to With deep gratitude,
programs. the visiting groups that have played a
crucial role in our journey. International
solidarity has been evident in the Jorge Villar
numerous visits from brothers and sisters
of various groups from the United States.
These visitors have not only brought
tangible assistance but have also become
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