AmaPeru is a non-profit organization whose principal mission is to provide and promote medical assistance to the people of Peru. This organization was created in 1990 by a group of physicians residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

 

Since its inception this organization has regularly contributed in the form of medical equipment that has been sent to various hospitals in Peru, including x-ray machines, incubators, wheel chairs, medical instruments, surgical equipment and medicine and monetary help. Contributions have also included volunteering the medical/surgical expertise of its members in medical missions to various cities in Peru, were they personally provided medical/surgical consultations, operations and participated in lectures, workshops and seminars.

 

There are absolutely no administrative expenses except for mailing or other minor office needs. There are no salaries, stipends or any other compensation to any of its members. Those members who participate in missions, conferences, lectures or any other assistance to the Peruvian people do it on their own time and they pay their own expenses.