Extraordinary women deserve opportunities to soar.
We work for a world where exceptional young women in Peru have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, lead with confidence, and transform the communities around them.
Nearly 8 out of 10 girls in rural Peru are pushed out of school.
Poverty. Early Marriage. Early Pregnancy. The cultural expectation that a woman's role is at home. These are some of the barriers that can limit potential and end futures before they begin.
Source: INEI (2022). Perú: Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar—ENDES 2022. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática.
We invest in the whole person.
We support each scholar with psychological care, a university scholarship, the economic support to meet essential needs, and a community that believes in her potential—giving her the resources and confidence to dream bigger and pursue those dreams.
Her story doesn't end at graduation.
The impact of being part of Peruvian Hearts ripples far beyond graduation. PH Alumni lift households out of poverty, send sisters to school, and lead in their communities.
of PH Alumni are employed in their field within 6 months
of PH Alumni provide direct economic support to their families
of PH Alumni remain active in community service projects
of PH Alumni work in fields where women remain underrepresented
Source: PH Alumni Survey
Meet Cristhel
Cristhel exemplifies what it means to be a Peruvian Hearts Scholar: a young woman of exceptional talent who sees her education not as a finish line, but as a foundation for lifting others.
I want people to feel inspired. In Peru we can do bigger things. I just want to be the change I wish to see in the world.
One woman.
Generations of impact.
The best investments multiply. Your contribution doesn't just change one woman's future—it changes every future she touches.
