Q’ero Community, Peru

: Marjan, our vice president, hugging one of the local children.

: After a long day of travel and hiking, we arrived tired and short of breath at the remote village of Q’ero, elevation 15,000 feet. The warm welcome from locals who serenaded us with Andean flute lifted our spirits.

: Digging a narrow trench for PVC pipes to carry potable water.

: Playtime with some of the local children.

: Marjan Tavakkovian with Edwardo: The Leader of the Incan Community.

: Local mother holding her child who will both benefit from a water spigot outside their home.

: From Left Linda Slade, Emily Cervini and Marjan Tavakkolvian.

: Shoveling for a good cause.

: Our Founder Linda Slade with local child.

: Journaling and planning for the next phase of work.

: The completed Water Tank collects clean mountain water.

: A rest stop during the four hour hike from the village to the nearest road.

: A noble-looking Llama takes note of our arrival with a bemused glance.

: While there’s plenty of work, these project participants from the University of Santa Monica find time for fun—and going local with traditional wool hats and mittens.