Hello, my name is Carlos Vargas. I am a 30-year-old Accountant from Cajamarca, Peru—historically one of the most impoverished regions in my country.

​A few years ago, I began volunteering for MICANTO, a non-profit organization that operates largely with German funding. This experience changed my life. It allowed me to witness firsthand the daily struggles of those living in extreme poverty. Through heart-wrenching life stories, I learned to truly listen, sharpened my empathy, and discovered how to support people who have absolutely nothing and survive only on what they can find day by day.

​This journey led me to a realization: to create real change, I need better tools. My research led me to the Social Policy Master's programs offered by German universities. Since then, I have dedicated all my efforts toward one goal: raising the funds necessary to pursue this degree.

​My mission is not just to earn a title, but to gain the expertise needed to help more people—not only in my hometown but across my country and in other nations facing similar challenges. I want to turn my empathy into effective action.