UWC Perú is organizing this fundraiser to support Ingrith, one of just 7 students selected from a pool of over 600 outstanding applicants to attend a UWC school.

She has been awarded a full scholarship to attend UWC East Africa, covering her tuition for two years. However, essential costs such as flights, visas, and a laptop (required for the program) are not included and represent a significant financial barrier to her attendance.

Your contribution will directly support Ingrith in accessing this life-changing opportunity and continuing the journey she has worked so hard to achieve.

Ingrith’s story

English

My story begins in a small town in Puno, Peru, where opportunities are scarce but dreams are boundless. I grew up learning that where you come from doesn’t determine how far you can go.

My family migrated in search of a better future, and through their example, I understood that courage can transform destinies. Every sacrifice they made became my motivation to never give up, to work harder, and to believe in myself even when the path seemed uncertain.

Over time, I decided that I didn’t just want to get ahead, but also to make an impact. I led environmental projects with T’ikary, rescued animals with Krono-Patitas, and promoted gender equality with Kusisqa. Each initiative taught me that change begins with small, consistent actions, carried out with commitment and love for the community.

Today, after years of academic effort and service, I have been nominated to a United World Colleges (UWC) school. This opportunity represents much more than a personal achievement: it is the chance to access a quality education to better prepare myself and fight for gender equality, social justice, and more opportunities for young people who, like me, come from underprivileged backgrounds.

Supporting me is supporting the change I am already building.

Today you can be part of my story.

Check out more details here: https://pe.uwc.org/en/campaign-2026/

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Desde un pequeño pueblo en Puno (Perú), donde las oportunidades son escasas pero los sueños son enormes, nace mi historia. Crecí aprendiendo que el lugar del que vienes no define hasta dónde puedes llegar.

Mi familia migró buscando un mejor futuro, y con su ejemplo entendí que la valentía puede transformar destinos. Cada sacrificio suyo se convirtió en mi impulso para no rendirme, para esforzarme más y para creer, incluso cuando el camino parecía incierto.

Con el tiempo, decidí que no solo quería salir adelante, sino también generar impacto. Lideré proyectos ambientales con T’ikary, rescaté animales con Krono-Patitas y promoví la igualdad de género con Kusisqa. Cada iniciativa me enseñó que el cambio empieza con pequeñas acciones constantes, hechas con compromiso y amor por la comunidad.

Hoy, después de años de esfuerzo académico y servicio, he sido nominada a un colegio del movimiento United World Colleges (UWC). Esta oportunidad representa mucho más que un logro personal: es la posibilidad de acceder a una educación de calidad para prepararme mejor y luchar por la igualdad de género, la justicia social y más oportunidades para jóvenes que, como yo, vienen de contextos desprivilegiados.

Apoyarme es apoyar el cambio que ya estoy construyendo.

Hoy puedes ser parte de mi historia.