UPDATE: Feb. 28, 2008 - The heavy rains plaguing the northwestern region of Peru have damaged the homes of several Compassion-assisted children. In order to assess the needs of all the Compassion-assisted families in the affected areas, field-based facilitators are visiting each of the homes of the sponsored children.

The regions of Chiclayo and Piura are under a government-declared state of emergency.

Please pray for the health, safety and provision of Compassion staff, families and children in Peru.

Compassion Peru will provide updates as information becomes available.

Compassion International will contact you if your sponsored child has been affected.

Feb. 25, 2008 - Two Compassion-assisted child development centers, Ayudando a Sonreir, Ayudas Student Center (PE-331) and Perlas de Gran Preciou Student Center (PE-377), have been damaged as a result of prolonged, intense rains in Piura on Peru's northern coast.

The overflow of water from the rivers has damaged the homes of several Compassion children, while the rains have collapsed several roofs. The entire area maintains at heightened alert due to the rains and flooding.

Compassion Peru is waiting to receive information regarding child development centers hindered by damaged infrastructure and power outages.