The Urumbamba River Valley is located in the Cusco Region of Peru and faces some of the worst poverty in the Americas. Asociacion Hands Across the Equator Peru O.N.G., a non profit organization is here to make a difference. The project has developed both schools and hospitals to help the locals living here. HAE has become a lifeline for the Inca's that reside in the area mountain region.

Asociacon Hands Across the Equator Peru's Mission is to assist the people to help themselves with the needs they require today.

(Hands) that Help.
(Across) the Equator advocate of a people in need with the desire to help them fill that need.
(The) need of housing, health services, infrastructure, transportation, food and education from the -
(Equator) to Peru and South, a commitment to show our dedication, through our actions and service. A goal to identify problems, implement solutions and sustain progress through training and education to empower people and communities to help themselves become more self-sufficient.