Ayudando Abrigando’s mission is to recycle plastic bottles and turn them into warm clothing for Peruvian communities living in poverty. Led by a team of young people, our NGO aims to create both social and environmental impact by promoting ecological awareness and a circular economy rooted in empathy and action.
(equivalent to over 1,000 tons of PET plastic bottles)
We create the change we want to see on our planet. You can be part of the change too. We look forward to having you join us!
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Ayudando Abrigando is an NGO accredited by the Ministry of the Environment that transforms plastic bottles into warm clothing for vulnerable communities in Peru affected by cold weather or natural disasters. Led by young people since 2016, it promotes recycling, circular economy, and solidarity, with over 300 volunteers across Peru, the U.S., Canada, and Colombia.
In 2017, Julián Siucho Garofolin, a student at Colorado School of Mines, founded Caminando Ando, focused on recycling plastic to create socks and ponchos. Together with Pedro Brescia Hoffman, the initiative merged with Ayudando Abrigando, forming a single organization dedicated to responsible recycling and social support. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies that continue to collaborate with us today.
In 2017, Pedro Brescia Hoffman, a student at The Wharton School of Business, founded Caminando Ando, focused on recycling plastic to create socks and ponchos. Together with Julián Siucho Garofolin, the initiative merged with Ayudando Abrigando, forming a single organization dedicated to responsible recycling and social aid. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies with which it continues to collaborate today.
I joined Caminando Ando when I was 14 years old. I really enjoy skiing in the water and playing soccer. I really like having an impact on the lives of others and helping those most in need.
I joined Caminando Ando when I was 13 years old. My passions include alpine skiing and studying physics. I hope to influence and help many individuals through our positive actions as an organization.
