MOCHE – Projects Database

ORGANIZATION RECORD

Location: Ciudad de Dios, Peru

Mission: MOCHE is dedicated to the preservation of Peruvian archaeological sites in a manner that sustainably benefits local communities. MOCHE’s programs improve the standard of living of rural communities in Peru by promoting programs focused on health and well-being, education, and sustainable economic development.

Year Founded: 2006

Preferred method of contact: Email, Skype

Project Information:

Reported Cost to Interns:
- Average total costs (reported by interns – includes airfare, accommodation, visas, vaccinations, spending money, etc.): $3,200
- Range of reported intern total costs: $2,000-$4,500

Partnership History:

Summer 2016
- Chapters: American University and George Washington University
  - Project: Worked alongside MOCHE Inc. to improve the quality of life in the Las Cocas Community surrounding Trujillo, Peru by building water and irrigation systems, finishing the roof and electricity of the community center, and performing a health and heritage survey of the community.
  - Investment: $2,500
  - Project team: 8 interns
  - Project blog
- Chapters: Emory University and Miami University (Ohio)
  - Project: Chapter interns carried out a health and heritage survey in the community, assessing households health and heritage awareness of archaeological sites in the region. Latrines were constructed with interns and community members in households that most urgently need latrines. Interns also participated in planning and carrying out of a community health fair.
  - Investment: $4,000
  - Project team: 6 interns
Summer 2015
- Chapters: Emory University
- Project: Worked with Artisan Co-op to hold education classes about business, health, and education. Renovate community rooms. Constructed cocinas mejoradas and assisted in evaluating homes that had these installed last year.
- Investment: $2,500
- Project team: 3 interns
Summer 2014
- Chapters: Emory University
- Project: Women’s Coop and Cooking Stoves
- Investment: $2,000
- Project team: 5 interns
Summer 2013
- Chapter: Yale
  - Project: Children’s playground
- Chapters: University of Pittsburgh, Juniata College
  - Project: Students built a number of composting latrines in the community and engaged community members in a health fair to promote education on basic hygiene.
  - Investment: $4,500
  - Project team: 9 interns
Summer 2012
- Chapters: USF and Cornell
- Project: Clinic construction
- Investment: $5,375
- Project team: 9 interns
Summer 2011
- Chapter: Yale
  - Project: Clinic construction
  - Investment: $2,000
  - Project team: 10 interns
- Chapter: OSU
- - Project: Clinic construction
  - Investment: $3,500
  - Project team: 9 interns
Summer 2010
- Chapter: OSU
  - Project: Cerro Blanco reservoir
  - Investment: $4,000
  - Project team: 6 interns
- Chapter: UNC
- - Project: VIP Latrines, health fair
  - Investment: $2,000
  - Project team: 6 interns
Summer 2009
- Chapter: UNC
- Project: VIP Latrines, health survey, first health fair
- Investment: $2,500
- Project team: 13 interns
Summer 2008
- Chapter: UNC
- Project: Water system
- Investment: $3,000
- Project team: 8 interns