C E N T E N N I
The Peru Initiative
We are a nation of communities within communities, diasporas within diasporas all
coming and going. The mosaic has splintered beyond articulation. Canadians need
to see themselves as global citizens with worldly understanding and links because of
our unique diversity.
Ignite hope. Take action.
Create change. Transform
lives.
During this 18-day Centennial College
GCEL Expedition to Cusco, Peru,
participating students, staff and faculty
members will work in partnership with
Learning for Hope, a non-
governmental, non-denominational,
grassroots organization, that promotes
sustainable, community economic
development projects.
Working alongside villagers,
participants will construct a
community greenhouse from
indigenous resources, to provide an
immediate and sustainable source of
fresh, nutritious food for families in
need.
Learning Objectives
This expedition will inspire participants
to acquire a deeper understanding of
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Novelist: Kerri Sakamoto
global issues and engage them in
developing solutions to real-world
problems and challenges by:
•Identifying the social, political,
economic and structural barriers that
exist in Peru
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•Understanding the history of
colonialism in Peru and its current
manifestations
• Understanding the effects of
globalization on the indigenous peoples
of Peru
• Applying a mindfulness approach and
an anti-oppressive practice model to all
aspects of the project
• Identifying the needs of the
community and applying community
development principles to local projects
• Applying discipline specific skills to  
Learning for Hope projects
• Developing and cultivating an
interdisciplinary community of practice
by learning with, from and about each
other