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ACAF Jorge Villar
ACAF Exective Director
Greetings from Chimbote!
I hope this message finds you well. Over
the past months our country had the
most difficult challenges going through
Asociacion Civil Apoyo political unrest, marked by strikes and
Familiar protests that have had a significant
(Civil Association Supporting impact in our operations. The blockades
Families) and disruptions in transportation
generated disrupted daily life and
hindered the delivery of essential
The Peruvian faith-based, civil services specially for those more in need.
association was created in 2005 This situation has made it increasingly
to administer Mission programs. difficult to receive visitor mission groups
Over 80 Peruvian employees of to Chimbote and worse to reach remote
ACAF utilize the donor funding areas where our assistance was most
secured and managed by Friends needed. Moreover, the recent nature-
of Chimbote to combat the related challenges, such as flooding and heavy rains, have added another layer of
daily affects of poverty while complexity to our efforts. These events have resulted in the displacement of families,
empowering the poor through destruction of houses, and further exacerbation of the vulnerabilities faced by
education and transformation impoverished communities. In response, we have been actively involved in emergency
opportunities. Meeting the relief efforts, providing immediate assistance, and collaborating with local parishes to
diverse needs of the poor are a support the affected populations.
dedicated staff of social workers, Our team has had to find alternative routes and explore innovative means of
psychologists, teachers, attorneys, transportation to continue delivering vital aid, including food, water, medical
lenders, construction workers, supplies, and other essential items. In the face of these challenges, I am incredibly
carpenters, trainers, guards and proud of our team’s dedication, resilience, and determination. Together, we have
maintenance personnel. achieved significant milestones and positively impacted the lives of many families and
communities such as Cambio Puente, San Jacinto, Moro, Casma, Rinconada, the most
affected communities with the floods and heavy rains where families lost part or in
ACAF leaders are in the some cases their entire house.
community each day to assess As we move forward, the limited resources, infrastructure constraints, and social
needs, manage employees and barriers often impede our progress. We rely on the support and collaboration of
visitors working in the programs individuals and organizations like you to overcome these obstacles and make a
and collaborate with community difference in the lives of those in need. Your continued support allows us to expand
leaders. The ACAF Board is a our programs, reach more communities, and provide sustainable solutions to the
qualified group of community issues faced by the poor in Chimbote and the surrounding communities.
leaders and a Friends of Chimbote As we navigate these challenges together, I invite you to join us in our mission, to
liaison. Friends of Chimbote come to Chimbote to work with us. No matter the challenges we faced there is no
and ACAF staff and leaders doubt that God is giving us more blessings. Currently our country is peaceful again
interact dynamically each week and we are receiving passionate visitor groups to keep building houses and providing
to effectively deliver Mission opportunities, making the difference in the life of the most vulnerable families.
programs. Together, we can empower the poor, create a sustainable future, and contribute to the
overall well-being of the families in our Country.
Thank you for your ongoing support and belief in our work. Together, with your help,
we can continue to bring hope and transformative change to those who need it most.
With Gratitude,
Jorge Villar
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