Faith in Action since 1995

Hope Planted in
the Heart of Peru

Thousands of lives transformed — one child, one family, one community at a time. Your generosity fuels meals, education, shelter, and dignity for the poor in Alto Trujillo and Mache.

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Upcoming Event

St. Joan of Arc Alumni Reunion & Fundraiser

Classes of 1962–1989 & Friends of Sister Immaculata

Benefiting the Alto Trujillo Building Project • Honoring Sister Immaculata’s 25 Years of Service
Special Guests: Leah Davidson, Colleen & Coach Currier, and Sharon Mills

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕐 6:00 PM — Light Bites & Refreshments
📍 St. Joan of Arc Mercy Center, Boca Raton
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230
Children Fed Daily
400+
Library Members
35
Special Needs Students
30+
Years of Service
Who We Are

Solidarity with the Poor — in Word and in Deed

Since 1995, the Ministry of the Good Shepherd has stood alongside the Sisters of Mercy in Peru to fund programs that give children futures, families stability, and communities hope.

  • To live out the gospel of Jesus
  • To serve the poor with compassion
  • To seek relationships of solidarity with them
  • To show respect for the dignity of people through empowerment and education
Our Full Story Why Peru?
Children at the Child Care Center
"I give thanks to God every day for the health and energy to walk the sandy desert roads." — Sister Immaculata
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit
Tax Exempt
Current Campaign

New Building Expansion — $180,000 Goal

We've raised $51,000. Help us build a new two-story multipurpose center in Alto Trujillo, Peru.

Donate to Building Fund

100% of your gift goes to the mission

Where Your Gift Goes

Our Programs in Peru

Child Care Centers

23 centers, 230 children fed daily, freeing mothers to work.

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Scholarships

School supplies and college funding for students pursuing nursing, law, engineering.

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Medical Crisis Support

Emergency medicine and monthly support for 38 families in need.

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Children's Library

400+ registered students use the library daily for homework and reading.

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Special Needs Transportation

Free daily bus for 35 children with disabilities to reach school.

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Homes for Poor Families

Replacing straw ranchitos with safe brick homes with indoor plumbing.

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