Ranging from community outreach to building housing and shelter for youth at risk, learn more about Pura Vida's current projects in Peru.
We're a unique team of individuals dedicated to supporting the communities of the Andes, learn more about our philosophy and approach
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Founded in 2005, the Pura Vida Foundation (meaning Pure Life in Spanish) is a Registered Charity in Canada, concentrating on some of the most desperate areas of Latin America. The Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of children and youth primarily in Peru through fostering healthy and supportable living.
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Cody & Danitza Residential Managers of the Pura Vida Shelter As residential managers of the Cusco shelter they administer the day to day operations and live at the shelter. They are passionate about the privilege to work with the young women of Pura Vida as role models, mentors and surrogate parents. Working with Pura Vida…
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This year the Pura Vida Christmas campaign was a huge success, we met new people and the communities they live in. We were able to raise $2,130 and it consisted of two full days of giving out presents and food. The first day we traveled to an altitude of almost 15,000 feet above sea level…
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Yoni has been living in the Pura Vida Shelter in Peru for almost 6 years. At 11 years old her mother passed away and because she was living in an alcoholic family environment her and her 8 siblings got separated after the death of her mother. She was the only one who stayed with her…
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In 2015 The Pura Vida Foundation crossed paths with Days for Girls through mutual friends. There was an instant connection and understanding between both organizations because they are both focused on helping and empowering young impoverished women who are living in severe poverty. Days for Girls are working together to provide girls and new mothers…
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