by Erick Nery, Peru | May 30, 2023
Local Context The foundation for healthy teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake, and inadequate tooth brushing habits during the first two years of life have been shown in several studies to be...
by Erick Nery, Peru | May 30, 2023
Local Context In Peru, 22% of people live in poverty, with little access to nutritious food and 13.1% of children under 5 are chronically malnourished. Over the past decade, hunger and poverty have significantly decreased in Peru. One of the country’s greatest...
by Erick Nery, Peru | May 20, 2022
Local Context Children and adolescents who for various reasons live without or at risk of losing parental care are those who are most exposed to vulnerable cases of family violence, social violence, being victims of diseases, addictions, insecurity, poverty or extreme...
by Erick Nery, Peru | Nov 12, 2021
Local Context: Extracurricular activities are not formally included in the curriculum of Peruvian schools. NPH would like to offer these opportunities to our children so they develop talents, knowledge, and new skills. Public schools rarely have any activities...
by Erick Nery, Peru | Nov 12, 2021
Local Context: Admission to higher education in Peru is based on completion of secondary school. Admission is competitive and very selective, especially to prestigious public and not-for-profit institutions, so most universities also require a separate set of entrance...