Job Description
Three of the biggest rural health challenges in Peru are anemia, chronic malnutrition and teenage pregnancy.

In Peru, one out of two kids under the age of five is impacted by anemia and one in ten by chronic malnutrition. Although there is a long history of chronic child malnutrition in Peru, between 2010 and 2019 remarkable progress was made due to inter-institutional collaboration between local governments and the Ministry of Health. The coordinated work resulted in a notable decrease in chronic malnutrition at the national level, however this positive change has not been reflected in many rural areas, as of the last measurement in 2022, prevalence (23.9%) was twice that of urban areas (11.7%). Most of the health facilities in these areas do not have enough personnel to cover all the work needed in health promotion practices and field education. The incorporation of local community health promoters has supported the fight against malnutrition and anemia.



This is a niche for Peace Corps Volunteers to support the training and coaching of these important health promoters to reach the most underserved populations in peri- urban and rural communities of Peru.

Teenage pregnancy is common in rural areas, with one in five girls becoming pregnant before the age of 18. These rates are higher among young women with a primary education level than with those who possess a secondary or higher level of education. Traditional roles for women and high levels of poverty also contribute to this challenge. The Government of Peru has recently changed its strategy, focusing more on youth sexual and reproductive health, and the enhancement of adolescent life skills to support them in making more informed decisions. Peace Corps Volunteers work collaboratively with teachers and school psychologists through continuous training and the co-implementation of a peer education program.

Community Health Facilitators work directly with health service providers and school profes

📌 Community Health Facilitator (Perú)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Perú