The Children of Ayacucho Fund was established with The Resource Foundation to build schools, dormitories, and orphanages for impoverished children in Ayacucho, Peru. Patricia and John Gallagher, owners of MAPA Imports (the direct family importer), receive Del Prado All-Natural Gourmet Nectars and Juices in California for resale throughout the United States. A portion of MAPA's proceeds will continue to support this and additional initiatives.

About The Children of Ayacucho

The Ayacucho province was devastated by violence and destruction caused by the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso), which was active in the 80's and 90's in Peru.  Many innocent children and citizens were caught in the wave of destruction, and the region still has not recovered.

The Children of Ayacucho Initiative was created to respond to this great need. Led by Father Antonio, a Catholic priest, this vital initiative is fostering change by reaching out to the poorest and most affected members of his community with a message of hope and reconstruction. He is leading the Children of Ayacucho initiative, which has been documented in Oprah's Angel Network. To date, a dining hall has been constructed and the construction of an arts and crafts workshop is underway.

Vision

Social responsibility is central to MAPA Imports' business philosophy. "We believe that every business large or small has an obligation to contribute a portion of its profits to a charity of their choice,” explained John Gallagher of MAPA Imports. "More and more consumers have formed a partnership with Del Prado Gourmet Nectars and Juices not only because of the products' outstanding quality, but also because they know that they are directly helping a great cause."

You can help

Help support The Children of Ayacucho Fund

All donations to the fund are tax-deductible to the highest extent allowed by law.

About Del Prado

Del Prado Gourmet Nectars and Juices, is a 50 year-old family-owned business based in Panama. A leading producer of natural nectars in Central America, Del Prado was the first Hispanic manufacturer to refuse high fructose corn syrup sweetener, instead using its own estate grown cane sugar.
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