LIMA, PERU / WACONIA, MN — April 18, 2026 — Vamos Impact is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2026 Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru, led by Executive Director Juan Llerena in February and 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.
Driven by a core philosophy of teaching individuals sustainable self-reliance rather than providing short-term aid, the initiative moved beyond traditional charity models. The Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru focused on three critical programmatic pillars: Educational Empowerment, Fair Trade Advocacy, and Strategic Partnerships across South America.
Educational Impact of Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru
The Vamos Impact team delivered tangible development results on the ground across multiple urban and rural municipalities:
- Educational Workshops: Conducted intensive, hands-on business training in Chincha (Pueblo Nuevo) and Lima, partnering with organizations like the local Association “Mujer, Vida, y Propósito” and Obras Misionales Pontificias (OMP)—the pontifical mission societies supporting community initiatives—to equip local micro-entrepreneurs with essential financial skills through the Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru.
- Fair Trade Technical Assistance: Provided critical on-site sales and digital marketing strategy support to artisan partners in Cusco, including master jewelry makers and textile alpaca producers at Plaza San Blas. This assistance directly helps traditional craftspeople access broader international markets as part of the Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru.
- Strategic Growth & Storytelling: Explored new educational partnerships to expand the reach of the “Vamos Entrepreneur” curriculum and captured video-based impact testimonials from local leaders, including Gloria Herrera of Asociación Mujer, Vida y Propósito.
“We started this mission with a backpack full of passion, love, and knowledge. 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.” —
Juan Llerena, Executive Director of Vamos Impact
Visual Highlights and Community Engagement
Vamos Impact invites supporters, institutional partners, and the public to witness the highlights of this international journey. A newly released documentary video captures the faces, stories, and spirit of empowerment from the 2026 mission: Watch the 2026 Peru Mission Video on YouTube.
As the organization looks to scale these successful sustainable business models in Minnesota and abroad, community members can explore programs at Vamos Impact, contact our outreach team, or donate directly to international initiatives.
About Vamos Impact
Vamos Impact is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs through education, fair trade initiatives, and community support. By conducting programs such as the Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru, the organization connects resources from Minnesota with talent and opportunity in Peru to build a global network of sustainable impact. Learn more at vamosimpact.org.
Media Contact:
Juan Llerena, Executive Director
Vamos Impact
Email: info@vamosimpact.org
Website: www.vamosimpact.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main outcomes of the Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru in 2026?
The Latino Entrepreneurship Mission Peru delivered intensive business workshops in Chincha and Lima while providing technical assistance to artisan textile and jewelry producers in Cusco. The trip established long-term fair trade partnerships and expanded the “Vamos Entrepreneur” financial curriculum across local communities.
How does Vamos Impact support fair trade artisans in Cusco, Peru?
Vamos Impact provides hands-on technical support, digital marketing guidance, and market access strategy to micro-entrepreneurs and alpaca textile artisans in Plaza San Blas. This enables indigenous craftspeople to retain fair wages and expand their business footprint globally.
How does Vamos Impact integrate technology and digital strategy into its international mission work?
Vamos Impact leverages modern digital tools, storytelling frameworks, and workflow automation to track impact and scale educational programs across borders. Technical development and digital strategy support are coordinated alongside JLLB Media, the agency’s digital transformation and marketing partner.
