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What were the people’s reactions when
you visited the damaged areas?
I felt their gratitude and above all I saw
their active participation, which is the
key to success in humanitarian aid. Those
people who are in great need have also
talents and capacities. They are not just
earthquake victims, they can also act as
humanitarian workers.
During the first stage, Malteser International
provided 100,000 US dollars.
For this second stage, which expands the
project, how much will be the support?
For the second phase, we will also
provide 100,000 US dollars. The idea is
to continue the work of humanitarian aid
and give the residents of these villages a
better quality of life.
Where does the money for this project
come from?
The money comes, primarily, from the
associations and priories of the Order of
Malta in the following countries: Great
Britain, Finland, France, Austria, Malta,
Canada, the USA, Puerto Rico, the Dominican
Republic, the Netherlands and
Germany.
As representative of Malteser International,
what message can you offer to
the Peruvian youth?
They should not neglect their
education because a good education will
allow them to progress individually.
Also, they should try to develop their
talents to be able to progress socially.
As a boy, I learnt that equality and
solidarity must be with all and for
all. In this world, we are all alike
even if we are still unable to make
discrimination and marginalization
a thing of the past.
On the spot: Peru
“Solidarity changed my life“
Hope after the earthquake
Those were the most horrible days
in the life of Lucia Sulca-Delgadillo.
At the age of 61 years, she became a
victim of the earthquake in Pisco. She
suffered hip injuries that needed special
medical treatment. Due to her financial
situation, she was afraid she wouldn’t be
able to afford it. Thanks to the fast and
committed work of Malteser Peru and of
the Peruvian Association of the Order of
Malta, Ms. Sulca-Delgadillo was brought
from the debris of her hometown to the
capital Lima where a medical team took
care of her. After the evaluation of her
condition, they operated her hips and
implanted prosthesis. The result is very
positive: Ms. Sulca-Delgadillo can now
walk without pain.
Lucia Sulca-Delgadillo:
”I am very grateful for
this help. Thanks to
this solidarity, I have
found new hope in life
in spite of the terrible
disaster.”
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