Comments on: Houses on the Sand: photographs from Lima’s Pueblos Jovenes

By: one of Mrs.Heiser Students

one of Mrs.Heiser Students — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:59:05 +0000

You have really cool pics. how do you get your pictures to look so professional. Maybe one day u could come 2 the class and tell us about your trip. By the way Im in her block b

By: sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:03:38 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. Cheers! Sandra. R.

By: carolina

carolina — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:05:36 +0000

hola, tus fotos son impresionantes..no puedo creer que en una sola fotografia pueda plasmar tanto sentimientos juntos…gracias por visitar mi pais y mi distrito(villa maria del triunfo) saludos ..

By: Cholo Aleman

Cholo Aleman — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:21:20 +0000

very impressing pictures, thanks a lot!! As far as I see there are only a few pictures of the peruvian pueblos jovenes in the web. The peruvians are not proud of it, and the tourists from western countries are climbing the inca trail and not kilometre 14 away from central lima. I visited the city of comas for two times between 1993 and 2001 – if you come from western europe this is another world, and in parts to see the pueblos jovenes will change your way you will look on your surrounding.

By: Cesar Montoya

Cesar Montoya — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:58:24 +0000

I am 19 years old and I am from Lima (Surco), Peru.
Its sad to see poverty on a beautiful country. The contrast of the wealthy and poor in Lima is incredible. They are so close together, phisically, but yet so apart economically and culturally.
Peru is starting to “pick up” and the economical situation is improving. Believe it or not, we are better off today that we were 5 years ago. I hope one day, ALL peruvians could enjoy a great life and be proud, like I am, to be peruvian.

By: MARIA LUISA

MARIA LUISA — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:54:21 +0000

Fue un gusto conocerte aunque fuere por poco tiempo, y saber que de alguna manera tu visita a mi país contribuirá a que los sectores menos favorecidos de nuestra población recibirá la colaboración de las organizaciones sociales que a través tuyo darán cuenta de esta realidad que muy pocos conocen. Gracias por ello…

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:40:14 +0000

Jake,
It was a great honor having you here in Lima and I will never forget your visit to my country. You explain so well the harsh conditions that overtake a lot of the Pueblo Jovenes here in Lima. I myself was not aware of the conditions that people of these Pueblo Jovenes have to deal with.
The description to your writing is very informative and so true in how you explain each event to each photo. I couldn´t have wrote it better myself. Bravo my friend.
I want to thank you for your visit to Peru and also to Children, Incorporated for making a difference in the lives of the people who so much need it.
God Bless You.
My Best Regards,
Christian