Our Work
PH Scholars: Ariana, Patricia, Cristhel, Milagros
These are documented, measurable patterns—not personal failures.
work informally
No benefits, no pension, no labor protections.1
lack an independent income
Three times the rate for men—the most direct barrier to economic self-determination.1
gender wage gap
Less pay for the same work, in the same economy.1
Every additional year of schooling increases a woman's future earnings by up to 20% . When women earn an income, they reinvest 90% back into their families—funding their children's education, building household stability, and gaining the agency to shape their own futures.2,3
Our university scholarship ensures that a scholar's determination is never undermined by having enough to eat or a safe space to live, providing the financial stability to focus entirely on her future instead of her circumstances.
Our program psychologist works with each scholar to build the confidence, resilience, and emotional tools she needs to navigate university—and everything that comes after.
Through workshops and leadership training, PH Scholars develop the professional skills and community orientation to lead in environments that were not built for them. They graduate committed to lifting the next generation alongside them.
Every member of the PH team invests personally in each scholar's growth. Through peer-to-peer mentorship and individual coaching from staff, no PH Scholar navigates university alone.
PH Scholars work with an academic advisor to build strong study habits, navigate university requirements, and chart a path toward their goals. The aim is not just to pass—it's to graduate with a plan.
We work with the families of each scholar to deepen their understanding of what a young woman's education makes possible. When families are engaged, scholars have a stronger foundation to complete their degrees and step into their careers.
94% of PH alumni are employed in their fields within six months of graduation. 88% provide direct financial support to their households. More than 60% continue to volunteer in their communities. One scholarship. A lifetime of ripples.
The women who walk through this program don't just graduate—they go back. They fund their sisters' educations, take on leadership in their communities, and pay it forward.
PH Scholars are university students from underserved backgrounds in rural Peru—selected for their character, ambition, and demonstrated drive to transform their communities.
Sources: (1) INEI & MIMP (2025). Perú: Brechas de Género, 2025. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. (2) World Bank: Returns to Education in Developing Countries. (3) UN Women: Economic Empowerment of Women.