Peru, Abancay
Community Transformation
Located in central Peru, Abancay was founded in 1574. It is the capital and most important city of the Apurímac
Region and also the capital of the Abancay Province. The name
of the province Apurimac, comes from the quechua word Apu = God , Rimac =
Speak; that means "The Speaking God". The population of Abancay is
about 55,000 people. Abancay is located at an elevation of 2378 metres in the
central Andes above the Pachachaca River and 200
km (or a 5-6 hour bus ride) away from Cusco.
Church/Group Involvement
Chilliwack Alliance Church
View Project Profile, April 10 (PDF)
View Project Profile, Nov 10 (PDF)
Media
Trips
Chilliwack Alliance Church
(August 31, 2013 - September 14, 2013)
Chilliwack Alliance Church
(June 6, 2011 - June 16, 2011)
Chilliwack Alliance Church
(April 10, 2010 - April 25, 2010)
Links
Resource Partners:
Chilliwack Alliance Church
www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca
Field Partner:
AIDIA (Sergio Fuerte Ccanaya--Director)