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Peru flagAdvisory: Protests in Peru  
June 12, 2009

The conflict between Indian tribes and the Peruvian government is ongoing. Some Compassion-assisted centers are temporarily closed.

Advisory: Bus Crash in PeruAdvisory: Bus Crash in Peru 
January 12, 2009

A bus in northern Peru slid off the road, killing 32 and injuring 25. No Compassion children or their families were affected.

Peruvian flagAdvisory: Intense Rains in Peru 
February 28, 2008

The heavy rains plaguing the northwestern region of Peru have damaged the homes of several Compassion-assisted children.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru 
September 12, 2007

Almost one month after an earthquake rattled Peru, the emotional toll on Compassion-assisted children continues.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru  
September 5, 2007

The rebuilding of lives in Peru has begun with Compassion Peru providing care to those in need of psychological and medical help.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru 
August 30, 2007

Compassion Peru reports an improving situation in the affected areas of Ica, Chincha and Pisco. Conditions have stabilized and increased aid is making its way into the region.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru 
August 27, 2007

Compassion Peru continues to provide supplies to the affected projects as well as post traumatic counseling to children and their families, while also attempting to reach remote projects in Ica, Pisco and Chincha to assess the damage.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru 
August 22, 2007

Compassion Peru staff report that the affected projects in Lima are back to normal and the circumstances in Ica, Chincha and Pisco are improving as children and families are now receiving adequate supplies.

Peruvian flagUpdate: Earthquake in Peru 
August 20, 2007

Multiple Compassion-assisted projects and children have been affected by the August 15 earthquake which destroyed roads and infrastructure and continues to hinder rescue efforts.

Peruvian flagAdvisory: Earthquake in Peru 
August 16, 2007

Reports from Compassion Peru staff confirm that nine Compassion-assisted projects have been affected by the August 15 earthquake that struck just south of Lima. At this time, the extent of the damage is unknown.
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