CUDA

CUDA

Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

EducationPoverty & HungerHealthCommunity developmentTax-deductible donations
NGOLocal reach
Profile last updated: August 7, 2026

About

CUDA is a non-governmental organisation based in Arequipa, Peru working on education, poverty & hunger, health +2 more.

CUDA (Christian Urban Development Association) is a non-governmental, non-profit, faith-based organisation in Arequipa, Peru. It works with vulnerable urban communities to overcome cycles of poverty, promoting physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing through projects in education, health, finance and the environment. Its main programme, Living Libraries, works with public schools over two years to establish libraries, train teachers in reading comprehension and engage children and families in reading. Its community development work includes Bible reading with marginalised women and personal finance teaching in a women's prison. Projects are run by a small full-time team with a volunteer board and expert volunteers. Donations are tax-deductible under IRS code 501(c)(3).

Location

Arequipa, Peru

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

501(c)(3)

Charity number

263826733

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationPoverty & HungerHealthCommunity developmentEnvironment & Climate

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesWomen & GirlsPeople in povertyPrisoners & Ex-offendersCommunities

How they work

Capacity buildingDirect servicesCommunity programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

Living Libraries

Education · Peru

A two-year programme that works with under-resourced public schools in Arequipa to set up school libraries or classroom mini-libraries, train teachers in reading comprehension strategies, and involve children and families in reading.

Community Development

Community development · Peru

Community work in Arequipa including Bible reading with a group of marginalised women, personal finance teaching in a women's prison, and mentoring and reading support for girls at a children's home.

Countries of operation

Peru

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGrants

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerSponsorshipShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Bobbie Solley Foundation, Tulsa Christian Foundation, Kroger, Luminous Coffee

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