Operación San Andrés has been creating positive change in Collique, Peru since 2003. Here are some of the stories from people whose lives have been affected, either as beneficiaries of our community programs, or as part of our team. To stay up to date on the impact Operación San Andrés is making, bookmark this page or visit the Contact page and ask to sign up for our newsletter.
Update on College Students Supported by OSA
Dennis Rojas
School classes ended in December 2022 and all of OSA’s college students successfully finished another semester towards their goal of obtaining their bachelor’s degree. It is very clear to them that without OSA’s support they would not be able to pay for their tuition with the resources provided by their families. Despite such challenges, they all have been promoted to the next semester and are looking forward to approaching the end of their college course work.
Kristin Villegas - A Story of Faith, Determination, and Perseverance
Operación San Andrés
Kristin Villegas, age 20, is one of several youth who receive financial support from Operación San Andrés (OSA) to pay for college tuition and fees. In spite of difficult circumstances, Kristin has completed all of the required course work and will obtain her bachelor’s degree in accounting later this year.
GratiFILM Produces Video about the Ministry of Operación San Andrés
Operación San Andrés
GratiFILM, a 501(c)(3) non-profit company with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA, recently released a video about the holistic ministry of Operación San Andrés. Founded in 2020 by Ryan and Elizabeth Schorman, GratiFILM “helps other nonprofits tell their stories visually in an affordable or pro bono way.” Ryan and Elizabeth are long-time supporters of OSA and ha
OSA Recognized for COVID Emergency Relief Efforts
David MacPherson
In response to the severe hardship produced by the pandemic and resulting economic crisis, Operación San Andrés (OSA) launched an emergency relief program that has focused its attention on providing emergency food supplies to around 50 soup kitchens that have sprung up across Collique. On the 8th of December 2021, these efforts were formally recognized as OSA was presented with a certificate and…
Story of Rosa Leyva – A College Student Supported by OSA
Operación San Andrés
Lidsay Rosa Leyva Diaz is 21 years old and a participant in OSA’s college support program that provides young folks from low income families the opportunity for a college education. Rosa is the second of four siblings who lives, with her parents, in the fourth zone of Collique. She shares her memories of a happy childhood as part of a loving and supportive family.
Let's Meet Sergio
Dennis Rojas
As the global pandemic continues its impact in Peru, Operación San Andrés (OSA) and Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope) Church continue providing multiple programs of support to dozens of families in Collique. For example, every weekend 65 children come to the church building to receive educational materials to help them improve their academic performance in school.
