Although the Salesian houses in Piura were also affected by the rains, the Salesians are trying to help the families who live close to them. "I saw many sick children, without food, without water; and went to give them the aid that had just arrived" said Fr Saúl David Quispe, SDB. "The poverty of the people was compounded by the misery brought by torrential rains that have flooded their poor homes and have left destruction and death". "The scourge of nature left hundreds of people without shelter and without basic services. However, the consequences could become even worse, because now they are exposed to the risks of diseases like Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika."

The Don Bosco Foundation in Peru has launched a solidarity campaign called "Give me a hand, Peru."   "The Salesians from different houses in Peru are collaborating to bring water, food, clothes and tents, because many people are in grave difficulty and in total poverty. Thanks for your help!" says Fr Raúl Acuña, Director of the Foundation.

In Piura the Salesians have several works: a school, oratories in different neighbourhoods, a parish and the Vocational Training Centre in the Bosconia area. "We went out to survey the damage suffered by so many people who attend our centres” says Fr Quispe, “and above all our children and young people who participate in the life of the Centre and the oratory. We saw the disaster that the rains caused. We are helping."

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