Alto Trujillo,

Alto Trujillo, adjacent to Trujillo proper, is a sprawling new community rising on the sands of the Peruvian coast desert. It is home to over 40,000 people who have built humble dwellings, called "ranchitos," and struggle daily to earn a living and improve their condition. The job opportunities in nearby Trujillo attract migrants from the highlands and the community continues to grow.

The Sisters of Mercy have a convent near Alto Trujillo, and from there Sister Immaculata conducts her labor of love. The Ministry funds many of Sister's projects, including day care centers for children of working mothers, a technical center to teach useful crafts to adults, scholarships for children and young adults, a library for children, transport for special children, homes for poor families, medical crisis support, and more.