MMN Dec 25 Mag - Online - Flipbook - Page 24
Project Focus
Disability Support in Peru
Contributed by Myrtle Mar琀椀n (UK Coordinator of Runaperu)
Purpose
R
unaperu was founded in
2009, by members of the
local Bap琀椀st Church, to
bring God’s love to often-ignored and isolated
disabled people. We work in two
remote, poor and rural communi琀椀es in the Piura region of north
Peru. Our approach is holis琀椀c, attending to the educa琀椀onal needs
of young people who have been
excluded from school, as well as
providing physiotherapy and medical support to them, as well as
people of all ages, who 昀椀nd it impossible to access healthcare
services. Wherever possible we
share the love of God in words
and by praying with people. Our
support looks di昀昀erent for each
individual. We regularly provide:
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• Incon琀椀nence pads where needed.
• Medica琀椀on where families
cannot a昀昀ord it, eg. for epilepsy.
• Mobility aids, including walking
frames and wheelchairs.
• Regular physiotherapy treatment
and exercise regimes.
• Support with hospital visits.
• Occupa琀椀onal therapies, such as
equipment at home, or the teaching of basic cra昀琀 ac琀椀vi琀椀es, alongside some literacy and numeracy.
• Even at home, there are huge
challenges for people. Recent
support from MMN has enabled
us to improve access to and within
people’s homes. This is helping
people to avoid falls, suppor琀椀ng
the whole family, and improving
people’s independence.
