Responsible People
The foundation of "Responsible People" is a non-profit organization seeking a daily environmental and community´s problems to investigate them, study them and find some solutions. In this way, we can help the long-term viability of the planet for our future generations. The foundation contributes to diverse projects focused on social enterprises, healthcare, enviroment conservation and emergency areas. The foundation was established in 2010 Edwin Edgar Caviedes and Milagros Valery Toledo. The foundation is registered under the tax identification number (RUC): 20603955618 in accordance with the act on non-profit organizations in Peru (please see the licence below). Using financial aid of allied tour operatours, we can settle costs of our project development. Consequently, we invest 100% donations for this purpose..
Here Are Some Key Aspects
- Reforestation
- Ecosystem Regeneration
- Health
- Ancestral Knowledge
- Community tourism
- Conservation of biological diversity
Responsible People, with these aspects in mind, seek to improve the lives of communities and recover the biodiversity of nature.
Our Trees Have Been Monitored

Native Trees Planted
30,0000

Planting area
1.93548 Hectare

Health Beneficiaries
160
Why are we different?
Enterprises aligned with Responsible People are uniquely connected to tourism in Peru. The foundation’s work is self-sustaining, supported by travelers who visit Peru and book their trips through our travel partner.
Our projects are designed with the future in mind—to protect the planet while creating long-term, sustainable impact. Responsible People develops initiatives that are self-sustaining through tourism and community participation. Our team works to promote sustainable travel, strengthen local communities, and carry out reforestation efforts with the support of volunteers.
What Makes Us Different
We apply a model of self-sustaining and responsible tourism that creates lasting benefits. By integrating travel with community development, we ensure that tourism becomes a tool for positive change—supporting local families, preserving traditions, and restoring natural environments.
When you travel with our partner, you are directly contributing to projects that benefit communities and help reforest the Andes. Your journey becomes part of a greater mission: improving lives while protecting the environment.
Responsible People Model
Our model was created to bring Responsible People, local communities, and tourism together. In Peru, tourism continues to grow, and through this growth, we create opportunities for communities while helping to protect the planet.
We use tourism as a tool to generate positive change—supporting community development and carrying out reforestation projects. Together with our travel partner, our goal is to benefit everyone involved: travelers, local communities, and the environment.
We collaborate with groups involved in community-based development projects that align with our model. Our initiatives include services and products that are part of the tourism value chain, such as meals, accommodation, handicrafts, transportation, and cultural experiences.
We also provide training and financial support to members of local and native communities, while integrating their services and products into personalized travel itineraries. In addition, we organize volunteer opportunities for travelers who want to contribute directly. In this way, we ensure that our projects are successful, sustainable, and long-lasting.
The Impact
Responsible People represents an opportunity and the beginning of meaningful change. As we continue to develop and expand our projects, their positive impact grows within each community we work with—creating lasting benefits for people and the environment.
Responsible People Team
How You Can Help
At Responsible People Foundation, we believe that everyone can make a difference. Your support — whether through volunteering, donating, or participating in our community projects — helps us continue improving lives and protecting the environment in the Andes of Peru.
Join us on the ground and experience the joy of giving back! Our volunteer programs take you directly into Andean communities, where you can help with education, health campaigns, environmental protection, and reforestation projects. Volunteering is not only about helping others — it’s about learning from the people, culture, and natural beauty of Peru. Every volunteer becomes part of our family and contributes to creating lasting change.
Your donation, no matter the size, makes a real impact. Contributions support our tree planting campaigns, school supply donations, clean water projects, and medical assistance for families in need. All donations go directly toward funding community initiatives and expanding our reach to remote Andean villages. Together, we can create opportunities and preserve the environment for future generations.
Be part of our mission wherever you are! You can join awareness campaigns, share our cause on social media, or organize fundraising events in your community. Every action — big or small — helps us continue promoting responsible tourism and sustainable development in Peru. Another powerful way to help is by traveling with our official partner tour operators — Tierras Vivas, Inca Trail Machu, Salkantay Trek Machu, Machu Picchut Travel, and Travel Tour Group. When you book your trip through these responsible companies, a portion of your travel investment goes directly to our foundation’s social and environmental projects. This means your adventure not only creates unforgettable memories but also helps provide clean water, reforest native areas, and support education in remote Andean communities. Whether you volunteer, donate, or travel responsibly, you become part of a network of people committed to protecting nature and empowering local families.
Responsible People Loves People
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Marketing Managerposuere luctus orci. Donec vitae mattis quam, vitae tempor arcu. Aenean non odio porttitor, convallis erat sit amet, facilisis velit. Nulla ornare convallis