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LAFF is a UK-registered charity operating in Peru, working with disadvantaged children and the organisations that support them. We work closely with partner organisations in the Cusco region, supporting young people whose lives have been directly and profoundly affected by a wide range of social issues. Amongst other factors, the problems of poverty, high unemployment, family violence, alcoholism, sexual and physical abuse, lack of education, homelessness and teenage pregnancy leave too many children in Peru vulnerable, socially excluded, and lacking opportunities. LAFF choses a collaborative approach, partnering with local organisations to reach out to these children and young people, helping them to build a brighter future for themselves. It has been over 16 years since LAFF first began working in Peru. Since then, LAFF’s main focus has been to provide the financial support necessary for children and young people to access formal education, and deliver personal development and career guidance workshops. LAFF has also managed projects such as delivering menstrual cups to Casa Mantay (CM) and the Sacred Valley Project (SVP), installing solar water heaters for three of its local partners, and helping find funds to build a dorm for SVP. LAFF has also been working on improving its partners’ independence and sustainability through consultancy and training, and providing technical support to their social enterprises. Underpinning all our work are our values, mission and vision.