AMURTEL is an international NGO that cares for those who society has abandoned. Destitute women, orphans, the handicapped, victims of war and natural calamities, crippling disease, the elderly - all need loving care and a chance to change their fate.
AMURTEL’s programs provide a healthy and nurturing environment that meets the needs of all individuals. It provides education, training, and motivation to them, encouraging and guiding them along a new path of self-reliance, self-determination, and self-esteem.
Tropical storm Ketsana ripped through Philippines and left more than 250 people dead and close to half a million displaced. Several provinces including the capital Manila received a month’s rainfall in a few hours which created severe flooding.
AMURT & AMURTEL volunteers responded within hours by serving hot meals and water as well as distributing clothes to affected people in the Talon and Marikina suburbs of Quezon City in Metro Manila. The operation continues and donations are accepted.
Machu Picchu Stars produces ethnic Peruvian dolls and children’s clothes. The members of Machu Picchu Stars have come a long way since the project began. In the beginning they were very timid as before they had hardly left their homes unassisted. Now they have developed more confidence and greater self esteem which brings about hope and independence that wasn’t possible before.
To learn more about AMURTEL’s programs in Peru visit the website: www.rurapuk.com
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| Machu Picchu Stars showing off their wares | Machu Picchu Stars at work |