As part of our commitment in the fight against anemia and malnutrition, we have delivered medical equipment and supplies valued at US$10,300 for the screening and treatment of anemia in children aged 3 to 5. These actions have been focused primarily in the localities of Secocha and Urasqui, as well as in the populated areas of Venado, Posco Misky, and San Martín, belonging to the province of Camaná, Arequipa region.

The Mariano Nicolás Valcárcel district municipality, health posts in the populated areas of Secocha and Urasqui, the UGEL Camaná, six educational centers in the area, and parents have actively participated in this initiative, assuming responsibilities and goals within the framework of the Local Articulation Instance (IAL).

The pilot plan will last for 6 months, and with this effort, we aim to have a positive impact on the lives of over 1,000 boys and girls.

“Together, with concrete actions and thanks to multi-stakeholder efforts through the IAL, we continue working for a healthier and more promising future for the children of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities. We appreciate everyone involved and the community supporting us in this endeavor,” Fidamar reported.

Nurturing the future of our children in Arequipa: together against anemia!

Fidamar, in partnership with Enseña Perú, has concluded a month-long intensive training program for over 50 teachers and administrators from 16 educational centers in artisanal mining communities in the regions of Arequipa and Ayacucho. The main focus of the program was to strengthen the socio-emotional skills of teachers, essential for guiding and shaping children and youth in their growth and learning.

We are convinced of the importance of cultivating resilience, empathy, emotional control, and effective communication in the educational context. These skills go beyond the traditional curriculum, promoting more meaningful learning and building cohesive and enriching educational environments.

We want to express our gratitude to all participants, facilitators, and especially to the #UGEL Camaná, Caravelí, Condesuyos, and Lucanas, for their commitment and certification of the program.

With the completion of this training, we reaffirm our commitment to continue working for the well-being and sustainable development of our artisanal mining communities. #MAPE

We are pleased to present our third annual report, which provides information on our commitment to the development of artisanal mining communities in Peru and the impact we have generated during 2022 (https://fidamar.org).

Read our 2022 Annual Report in English: https://fidamar.org/…/09/X.-Informe-anual-2022-ENG.pdf

Lisez notre Rapport Annuel 2022 en français: https://fidamar.org/…/09/X.-Informe-anual-2022-FRA.pdf

To contribute to closing gaps in health and education in artisanal mining communities, in line with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 4 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, and Quality Education), Fidamar has entered into four institutional agreements.

The signed agreements involve two with the UGEL Camaná, one with the UGEL Caravelí, and one with the Camaná-Caravelí Health Network for the maintenance and supply of specialized equipment in educational and health centers located in the Arequipa region.

The Initial Education Centers Secocha and Carlos Portocarrero Dongo, both located in the populated area of Secocha in the province of Camaná, and the Initial Education Center Santa Rosa, located in the district of Atiquipa in the Caravelí province, will benefit from these works. Additionally, maintenance will also be carried out at the Iquipí Health Center, located in the district of Río Grande, Condesuyos province.

The upcoming works, set to begin in the coming weeks, aim to preserve and improve the infrastructure of educational and health centers, ensuring safety, and enhancing teaching environments and equipment for over 300 children aged 3 to 5, as well as providing medical care for hundreds of people of all ages.

“We are very excited and grateful to FIDAMAR for the continuous support it provides to our students and the education in our district,” stated Professor Felícitas Velásquez Álvarez, Director of the Santa Rosa Initial Education Center in Atiquipa.

Fidamar, a non-profit association formed by Dynacor Group and PX Precinox, is committed to contributing to the well-being and sustainable development of vulnerable populations in artisanal mining communities in Peru.

To contribute to closing gaps in health and education in artisanal mining communities, in line with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 4 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, and Quality Education), Fidamar has entered into four institutional agreements.

The signed agreements involve two with the UGEL Camaná, one with the UGEL Caravelí, and one with the Camaná-Caravelí Health Network for the maintenance and supply of specialized equipment in educational and health centers located in the Arequipa region.

The Initial Education Centers Secocha and Carlos Portocarrero Dongo, both located in the populated area of Secocha in the province of Camaná, and the Initial Education Center Santa Rosa, located in the district of Atiquipa in the Caravelí province, will benefit from these works. Additionally, maintenance will also be carried out at the Iquipí Health Center, located in the district of Río Grande, Condesuyos province.

The upcoming works, set to begin in the coming weeks, aim to preserve and improve the infrastructure of educational and health centers, ensuring safety, and enhancing teaching environments and equipment for over 300 children aged 3 to 5, as well as providing medical care for hundreds of people of all ages.

“We are very excited and grateful to FIDAMAR for the continuous support it provides to our students and the education in our district,” stated Professor Felícitas Velásquez Álvarez, Director of the Santa Rosa Initial Education Center in Atiquipa.

Fidamar, a non-profit association formed by Dynacor Group and PX Precinox, is committed to contributing to the well-being and sustainable development of vulnerable populations in artisanal mining communities in Peru.

The International Fund for Artisanal Miners Aid (Fidamar) provided humanitarian assistance to those affected and displaced in Secocha following the landslides in the Mariano Nicolás Valcárcel district, Camaná province (Arequipa).

The donation of blankets, disposable diaper packages, and sanitary towels was channeled through the District Municipality of Mariano Nicolás Valcárcel.

As part of our contribution to early childhood education in our country, Fidamar delivered 1025 school kits to children from 33 early education institutions in 6 districts located in the provinces of Camaná and Caravelí, in Arequipa.

Each school kit includes a backpack, school supplies, and a first aid kit. These donations were made in coordination with educational authorities in Camaná and Caravelí during 2022, who expressed their gratitude.