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Peru
Key Leader
Orfa Cecilia Camacho Guillinta
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Issue Areas
- Water access
- Housing
- Property taxes
- Accessible and low-cost healthcare
- Sustainable urban development
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- ACORN Peru Engages Communities on Values and Livelihood Support in San Juan and the Andes
In San Juan, ACORN Peru hosted several meetings for young people, their parents, and the community to discuss community values and plan how they can be implemented. In the high Andes, communities have been working with ACORN to organize basic vet care for the animals, who are a essential piece of the economy as well as a… Read more: ACORN Peru Engages Communities on Values and Livelihood Support in San Juan and the Andes - ACORN Peru Supports Communities with Soup Kitchen and Flood Prevention Efforts
This June, ACORN Peru provided vital services through the Cataratas soup kitchen in San Juan, including sourcing furniture and blankets for attendees. In Lima, the season has been unusually cold and rainy, and ACORN members stepped up for the community by starting a vinyl recycling program, which can then be used for a temproary effective strategy to… Read more: ACORN Peru Supports Communities with Soup Kitchen and Flood Prevention Efforts - ACORN Peru Wraps Up 2024 with Solidarity and Support: Soup Kitchens, Art Workshops, and New Partnerships.
In December, ACORN Peru focused on solidarity actions and cultural activities to close the year out strong, including a soup kitchen in Calaralas, art workshops for local students, and building a new relationship with a community in San Jose, who are requesting help negotiating with local authorities. - ACORN Peru Advocates for Children’s Rights and Advances Rural Community Projects
ACORN Peru continued their hard work advocating for children’s rights, as well as continued work on the new rural community project. - ACORN Peru Celebrates Youth Amid Escalating Violence and Political Challenges
In October, ACORN Peru faced increasing social and political unease, as violence continues to escalate, and the government does little so protect it’s people. Even in the face of these challenges, ACORN hosted events to celebrate the vitality and brilliance of their young people, ensuring there are moments of celebration and solidarity even in dark times.
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Updates from the Field
- ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect TenantsACORN Union UK held its first-ever national convention in Bristol, bringing together over 200 members from across England and Wales for a day of workshops, strategy sessions, and action planning. The convention marked the launch of their new national campaign, Bailiffs Out of Britain, which calls for an end to the use of private bailiffs… Read more: ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect Tenants
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
- Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina MemorialIn Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face… Read more: Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
- Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction ResistanceACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing… Read more: Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
- ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in HousingACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating… Read more: ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
- CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing JusticeAt the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
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