ESPERANTRA

ESPERANTRA is a non-governmental organisation based in Lima, Peru working on health, mental health.

ESPERANTRA is a non-profit organisation based in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. Founded to address the lack of an organisation representing patients' needs, it aims to reduce mortality from cancer, rare diseases and non-communicable chronic diseases and to improve patients' quality of life. It works to promote equal access to quality treatment and innovative care, and provides information, education and guidance to patients, families and the public to encourage timely diagnosis and disease prevention. Its programmes include legal support for patients, emotional and psychological support, clinical nutrition, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and therapeutic complementary services. The organisation also runs awareness campaigns, testimonials and press publications, and recruits volunteers in Lima. It describes itself as the first national organisation providing information and assistance to patients of all ages and their families, and works with decision-makers on health policy.