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AYUDANDO ABRIGANDO

Stay Informed: The First Step

Ayudando abrigando is a trustworthy NGO dedicated to responsible recycling in Peru. As certified solid waste operators accredited by the Ministry of the Environment, we ensure that your PET plastic bottles are transformed into meaningful aid for those in need. Contact us today and recycle with purpose

Pollution in Peru: Key Figures

Only

of waste is recycled. (MINAM, 2018)
0 %
of waste ends up in the ocean or open landfills. (MINAM, 2023)
0 %

Over

tons of waste are produced daily. (MINAM, 2020)
+ 0
of daily waste is generated in Metropolitan Lima and Callao. (MINAM, 2024)
0 %

Only

1.9%

of waste is recycled. (MINAM, 2018)

60%

of waste ends up in oceans or open landfills. (MINAM, 2023)
Over

+93,000

of waste are produced daily. (MINAM, 2020)

46%

of daily waste is generated in Metropolitan Lima and Callao. (MINAM, 2024)

Over

0

60,000

Peruvians living at altitudes above 3,500 meters face significant challenges in surviving the winter.

EL PAÍS, 2023

How Do We Contribute to Solving These Problems?

Humanizing Perú

Educating

Raising Awareness

Helping Peruvians in Greatest Need

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How Do We Do It?

Our process is straightforward. In five steps, we convert what many consider waste into blankets, ponchos, and socks to be distributed to numerous Peruvians in need.

We collect plastic

1

We transform it into polyester fiber

2

We produce a variety of clothing and accessories, including blankets, jackets, ponchos, socks, t-shirts, sweatpants, and caps.

3

We provide warm clothing to those in need.

4

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 aid. During this time, Ayudando Abrigando participated in international conferences and established partnerships with companies with which it continues to collaborate 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.