In particular, we work on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which are an extension of Human Rights and are frequently violated in the areas where we work: access to education, water, health, employment, housing, decent living conditions, culture, social security, etc.
We firmly believe that it is very important to work in a sustainable way so that all people can enjoy these rights, because human rights violations cause and perpetuate poverty and exclusion. Moreover, poverty is highly conducive to these abuses and, most of the time, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights violations are directly related to Civil and Political Rights abuses.
We thus find resonance between our project and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and we want to achieve those 17 goals promoted by the UN in these areas of Trujillo. In order to do so, we work with people in the community, enabling them to develop their gifts and abilities always from an inclusive and gender-aware perspective.
We facilitate and promote sustainable development through tools that, on the one hand, respect the natural environment, while on the other hand, cultivate a social environment free of violence and discrimination that gives rise to personal, social and cultural development. We try to reduce the gender gap, and our committment to equality between men and women underlies every single activity we run. We also work to reinforce the emotional health and resilience, as well as the historical and cultural identity, of the communities we work with.
Where We Work
We work in Northern Peru, in the district of La Libertad. Specifically, SAYARIY conducts its work in El Porvenir district, one of the most populated districts in the outskirts of the city of Trujillo. Within El Porvenir we work in the most remote zones, such as Víctor Raúl V Etapa, Nueva Libertad, and Alto Trujillo. These are settlements of people whose roots lie in the Libertenian highlands (mountains) and other rural areas of the country. Limitations, risk factors and scarcity drive this rural exodus towards coastal cities.
Volunteering
Even though Sayariy is a local organization, we firmly believe in the power and richness of intercultural exchange. When volunteers from different parts of the world are welcomed into these forgotten communities, the two-way exchange that happens has an incalculable value: people from diverse sociocultural backgrounds coincide and converge, sharing unforgettable experiences.
Those who come from afar immerse themselves completely into the local culture, by living with families that will share their environment, gastronomy, customs, culture, celebrations and, especially, their unique kindness and hospitality that those of us who have ever felt it will never forget. Without a doubt, anyone who is coming should be ready to leave… wanting to come back !! :)︎︎
For the local community, receiving and hosting people coming from abroad, it is a fantastic opportunity to get to know new ideas, perspectives, traditions, cultures, music, books, learn languages, exchange recipes, try new flavors…
The work our international volunteers do is highly valuable and is part of the community development that Sayariy is promoting. However, the most interesting and important part of this experience is the intercultural bonds that are forged.
There’s no better tool to combat hate speech and demonization than human bonds. This is a transformative challenge that inspires those who join these experiences to learn, understand, share and cooperate from Solidarity. A broad vision based on The Equality principle and the acceptance of diversity and differences. Thus creating a network of people who take action, agents of a positive change that, united, build a more peaceful and sustainable global future.
