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![]() Profiles of our lay missionaries After completing the Viatores Christi preparation programme, Brigid, from Cork took up an assignment as an administrator with Project Peru in Zapallal, Lima, Peru. Project Peru is a refuge centre which supports and cares for street children and for other children who have little or no family support. It is run by a locally based committee. There are 28 children resident in the home, but others who live outside of the refuge receive some help. Those living at the refuge range in age from 6-16 years and are looked after by house parents. She lives with Franciscan sisters who are also on the governing committee of the refuge. “My work is a bit broader than I had anticipated. In a sense I am creating my own job description. The major challenges initially were establishing good working habits, gaining trust and putting policies n place. I also became aware of the past history of the project - mismanagement of funds and aid - and the need to deal with applicant children and families fairly. I appreciate very much the time I spent with VC to orientate myself to work in a third world context. It enabled me to consider possibilities in a way I realise other volunteers I’ve met, can not. Thanks to Viatores Christi for the preparation that enabled me to come here, the advice and the support.”
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