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AYUDANDO ABRIGANDO

The first step is staying informed

Ayudando Abrigando is an NGO with over 8 years of leadership in sustainability in Peru. As a Solid Waste Operating Company (EO-RS-00074-2020-MINAM/VMGA/DGRS), we ensure that your PET bottles are transformed into warm clothing for the Peruvians who need it most.

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Pollution in Peru: Key Figures Over

Only of garbage is recycled
(Minam 2024)
0 %
of garbage ends in oceans or open land
(Minam 2023)
0 %
Peru generates 8.5 million tons of solid waste per year
(MINAM 2024)
0 M
Onlyt of the municipalities offer a system of collection of segregated waste
(Minam 2024)
0 %

Over

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Millions of Peruvians at risk due to low temperatures

Gestion 12 jun, 2025 

How do we contribute to solving these problems?

Humanizing Peru

Educating

Raising awareness

Helping the Peruvians who need it most

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How do we do it?

We offer a circular economy solution

Our process is simple. In just four steps, we turn what many consider waste into blankets, jackets, sweatshirts, ponchos, socks, t-shirts, and hats that are donated to countless Peruvians.

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We collect plastic

1

We transform it into fiber

2

We make blankets, jackets, sweatshirts, ponchos, socks, polo shirts and hats

3

We donate the clothes to those most in need

4

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What do we recycle?

Discover what we recycle and how much it amounts to.

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Where do we collect?

Find all our recycling points.

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Julián Siucho

Co-founder

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.

Pedro Brescia

Co founder

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.

Caterina Franco

Director

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.

Sofia Poppe

Director

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.