Community Engagement in Cusco, Peru with WorldStrides
by WorldStrides
Program Overview
Build your skills through a service-learning experience in Cusco, Peru, a historic Andean city rich in Inca heritage and vibrant local traditions. Partner with schools, women’s shelters, clinics, dental offices, and other community organizations while exploring the culture, language, and daily life of the region. Through meaningful service and guided reflection, you’ll deepen your understanding of local communities, with opportunities especially suited for students interested in community agriculture and dentistry.
From the moment you arrive, our local team is here to support you with airport pickup, on-site guidance, cultural activities, and excursions that help you connect with the city and make the most of your experience abroad.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Multiple Year
- Summer
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Anthropology
- Arts
- Biological Research
- Business
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Conservation
- Counseling
- Culture
- Eco-Tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Gender Issues
- Geology
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Human Rights
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Parks
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Recreation
- Refugee Relief
- Small Business Development
- Social Work
- Special Needs
- Sports
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Translation
- Tutor
- Veterinary Science
- Water Projects
- Women
- Writing
- Youth
- Youth Development
- American
- Canadian
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cusco, Peru
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Canadian
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Multiple Year
- Summer
Starts At
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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