What We Do

Operación San Andrés improves the lives of people experiencing the demoralizing effects of poverty. Twice-yearly mission trips have provided medical, dental, and eye care to thousands of adults and children. Ongoing educational enrichment programs provide supplemental learning and healthy lunches for school-age children. We also support Collique's women with programs teaching responses to, and awareness and prevention of domestic violence. We also provide job skills training that enhances women’s lives, mental health, and self-esteem.

Over the years, Operación San Andrés has greatly improved life in the neighborhoods of Collique. We're committed to seeing this continue. We realize that, for communities in poverty, building a better future depends on economic development. We are responding to this need with classes, especially for women, that teach entrepreneurship and marketable skills such as baking and sewing. Earlier classes have evolved into successful microenterprises managed by local women. Operación San Andrés also sponsors construction projects that strive to meet some of Collique‘s needs for better housing and facilities.