The Bus for World
Youth Program (BWY)
(2009-2010)
The Bus for World Youth Program (BWY) was a voluntary Post Program Activity proposed by the Peruvian delegation on board SWY 21 (2009) with the objective of traveling through Peru with the same spirit of the Ship, but on a Bus.
The purpose of the Bus for World Youth Program was to reassure participant’s commitment with society and leadership, through volunteer work and donations for Peruvian communities in need. Throughout 14 days, from December 28th 2009 to January 10th 2010, the participants traveled by bus from Lima to Ica (Pisco, El Carmen and Huacachina), Arequipa (city, and a poor community near Colca Canyon called Chalhuanca), Puno (city, and the islands of Uros, Amantaní, Taquile and Sillustani), and finally, Cusco (city, Korikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Inca Trail… with Machu Picchu at the end!). In each place we tried to create an environment of partnership, solidarity and cultural exchange. During our journey we were able to assist four Peruvian communities with music instruments and the tuition for workshops in order to reinforce their identity through music, clothing for the cold weather and educational materials for the local libraries. We also had the opportunity to share valuable time with the people of these communities.
More information available in the blog: www.bwyperu.blogspot.com.