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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% of private, public and corporate donations for this purpose.

Why are we different?

Enterprises allied to the "Responsible People" are uniquely linked with tourism. The activity of the foundation is self-sustaining thanks to travelers coming to Peru.

While other development projects usually generate positive results in a period of over 3 to 5 years, our projects have obtained positive outcomes within the first year of existence. In the case of some of our previous activities, we have seen continuous growth in more than a year.

Responsible People Model

As a social enterprise incubator in the tourism industry, we work with groups involved in community development projects related to our business model. Our projects include services and products that are part of the tourism value chain such as meals, accommodation, handicrafts, transport and experience.

We provide trainings and grants to members of local native communities as well as we include their services or products into itineraries of individual tours. In addition, we mediate volunteer activities for those interested. In this way, we make our projects successful and sustainable for the long-term.

The Effect

The foundation of "Responsible People" means a chance and the beginning of a change. Once we start running more projects, their impacts will multiply within a related community.

Blog

National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca | Arequipa

17 March 2023

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Arequipa has innumerable tourist places. One of the best is the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, which this year celebrates its 39th anniversary as a Protected Natural Area. It is appreciated and cared for by locals and tourists. It presents an extreme biodiversity and provides environmental services to more than a million people in the country. Its beauty also places it as an important destination close to the ...
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Ica - Peru, a desert, all the experiences

03 March 2023

Due to its proximity to Lima, the capital of Peru, Ica is one of the ideal getaway destinations: this southern region is located (approximately) 4 hours from the city of Lima and has countless activities, as different as they are fun, for travelers who venture to explore its territory. Because in Ica, the dunes of its enormous deserts protect the cultural and historical legacy of ancient civilizations, as well as ...
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8 must-see tourist places in Arequipa that you must visit

17 February 2023

Known as the White City for its architecture sculpted in ashlar, Arequipa shines favored by a climate that is always sunny all year round and a blue sky that invites you to walk and admire the beauty of its monuments, snow-capped mountains, volcanoes and deep canyons, in addition to enjoying of its exquisite gastronomy and a nightlife that will encourage you to return more than once. What are you ...
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10 must-see tourist places in Puno and Titicaca

10 February 2023

In Puno you can be part of a magical atmosphere where legend, traditions and multicolored parties are breathed every day. Its amazing floating islands like the Uros, made from reed mats, are only surpassed by the mystical Lake Titicaca. A town proud of its past of folkloric tradition that overflows every year in dances and rites reaches its maximum expression in the great festival in honor of the Virgen ...
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Huancaya: discover the Peruvian paradise

20 January 2023

Huancaya is one of the most beautiful and magical destinations in the department of Lima. In this surprising place you will have the chance to discover its natural beauty, history and culture. Huancaya is a beautiful destination, located in Yautos, department of Lima. Together with the towns of Vilca and Laraos they make up the tourist circuit of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve. Huancaya and its surroundings are a perfect ...
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