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.
How the “Blessings from God” Soup Kitchen Assists the Rodriguez Family
Dennis Rojas
Soup kitchens provide nutritious meals to thousands of vulnerable families in the poorest areas of Collique, Peru. Among the most-needy people are those who suffer from physical impairments that do now allow them to find a job with living wages to support their families. This is the case of the Rodriguez family, where both parents, Jose Luis and Paty, endure severe eye issues. By God’s grace, the Rodriguez family is connected to a local soup kitchen called “Blessings from God,” supported by Operacion San Andres, who helps relieve their financial struggles, providing free daily meals for the parents and their children.
Baylor University Jazz Ensemble Visits Collique
Operación San Andrés
Students from the Jazz Ensemble of the Baylor University School of Music visited Operación San Andrés and other sites around Collique, performing concerts and clinics for people who are not usually able to hear such wonderful music in person.
High School Students Travel to Peru for Week of Mission Service
Operación San Andrés
In June 2019, approximately 20 high school students and their adult sponsors traveled to the Operación San Andrés mission site in Collique, Lima, Peru. Most of these students were members of the South Main Baptist Church youth group in Houston, Texas, USA.
Baylor University Nursing and Pre-med Students Visit Collique
Operación San Andrés
In March 2019, Pre-medical and Nursing students and faculty from Baylor University partnered with Operación San Andrés to provide medical screenings, health services, reading glasses, and educational activities to more than 400 children and adults in and around Collique, Peru.
Jacky Goes to School
Charo Correa
Jacky is 7 years old and in the first grade of elementary school. She is starting school after spending more than a year in frequent medical consultations, clinical examinations and surgical interventions.
The Story of Daniela and Gabriel
Operación San Andrés
Lía, mother of two children in the educational enrichment program, writes to express her appreciation for the help her family has received from Operación San Andrés.
