THE PROJECT

The Inti Runakunaq Wasin (IRW) project has been active for six years, providing support to children of the street and families living in poverty. The house is open everyday from 10am to 1 pm and from 3pm to 7pm, Monday through Saturday. The house is run by a staff of professional social workers and it is important to note that the children come to the house voluntarily. The children participate in different activies each day: formative, educational, artistic, musical, manual, occupational, etc. At the end of each session a snack is provided. Three days a week we offer a healthy snack, and three days provide something sweet with bread (e.g., chocolate, oat meal, milk, etc.).
In this early stage of life, the children are learning the importance of values and self-respect. At IRW, they develop habits of personal cleanliness and learn about social values and norms. They participate in educational activities, workshops, and help to prepare food. Also important is how that children have described IRW as a place where they are accepted and appreciated, where they seem important and are stimulated.