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Empowering Across Borders: Vamos Impact Returns from Transformative 2026 Perú Mission Trip

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Vamos Impact is proud to announce the successful conclusion of our 2026 Peru Mission Trip, a journey dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs and through education and sustainable partnerships. Following the philosophy of "teaching people how to fish," Executive Director Juan Llerena led transformative workshops and provided vital technical assistance across Lima, and Chincha to foster long-term independence. Read the full recap and watch the exclusive video of the incredible journey and the lives touched by this mission.

Vamos Impact Concludes Transformative 2026 Peru Mission, Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs

LIMA, PERU / WACONIA, MN – April 18, 2026 – Vamos Impact is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2026 mission trip to Peru, led by Executive Director Juan Llerena last February & March 2026. This intensive, journey across the coastal and Andean regions of the country marked a significant step forward in the organization’s commitment to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship within Latino communities, bridging local Minnesota roots with impactful international outreach.

Teaching a Person to Fish

Driven by a core philosophy of “teaching a person to fish” rather than simply providing a handout, the mission moved beyond traditional aid, focusing instead on three critical pillars: Educational Empowerment, Fair Trade Advocacy, and Strategic Partnerships. The Vamos Impact team delivered tangible results on the ground:

  • Educational Workshops: Conducted intensive, hands-on entrepreneurship training in Chincha (Pueblo Nuevo) and Lima, partnering with organizations like the local Association “Mujer, Vida, y Propósito” and Obras Misionales Pontificias (OMP) to equip local micro-entrepreneurs with essential business skills and educational materials.
  • Fair Trade Technical Assistance: Provided critical on-site sales and technical strategy support to artisan partners in Cusco, including jewelry makers and textile alpaca producers at Plaza San Blas. This assistance directly helps these traditional craftspeople access and thrive in broader, global markets.
  • Strategic Growth & Storytelling: Explored new educational partnerships to expand the reach of the “Vamos Entrepreneur” curriculum and captured powerful, video-based impact testimonials from local leaders, including Gloria Herrera of Mujer Asociación Vida y Propósito.

“We started this mission with a backpack full of passion, love, and knowledge,” said Juan Llerena, Executive Director of Vamos Impact. “The response from these communities was overwhelming. We are not just delivering resources; we are building deep friendships and planting the seeds for long-term, independent economic growth that will ripple through these families for years to come.”

Vamos Impact invites its supporters, partners, and the public to witness the highlights of this transformative journey. A newly released video captures the faces, stories, and spirit of empowerment from the 2026 mission:

As the organization looks to scale these successful models, both in Minnesota and Peru, it calls on the community to join this journey of sustainable impact.

About Vamos Impact

Vamos Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs through education, fair trade initiatives, and community support. By connecting resources from Minnesota with talent and opportunity in Peru, we create a global network of sustainable, life-changing impact.

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Media Contact:

Juan Llerena – Executive Director

Vamos Impact

info@vamosimpact.org

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