{"id":22997,"date":"2024-10-31T01:32:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T08:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edify.org\/?p=22997"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:30:58","slug":"better-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/better-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Peru, with its stunning 1,500-mile stretch along the Pacific coast, is a land of diverse landscapes\u2014from towering mountains to arid deserts. In the south lies Arequipa, the nation’s second-largest city, affectionately called the \u201cTexas of Peru\u201d for its distinct individuality and Western culture. This city, rich in history and strong in identity, became the backdrop for a new chapter of the Edify Peru team, where they would learn that together, with God\u2019s leading, He would do \u201cmore than they could ask or imagine\u201d Ephesians 3:20, (NIV)<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Call to Lead<\/h2>\n

For years, Alan Lopez, the Christ-centered Education Officer (CCEO) for Arequipa, guided the region. However, when Alan was called to another role at Edify, a leadership void emerged. Joel Cuadra, the Country Director of Peru, felt the weight of this responsibility. Despite receiving strong resumes, none brought him peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tania\u2019s decision was not just about stepping into a new role; it was about leaving behind the familiar and embracing the unknown. Moving from Lima, where she had grown up and lived with her parents, to Arequipa was a significant life change. Reflecting on this transition, Tania shared, \u201cSeveral years ago, I desired to live in a different province of Peru. Lima is a big city, but I wanted to see blue skies, be among nature, and experience new things. Yet, the greatest peace came from my parents’ blessing. Their permission and prayers released me to move forward.\u201d Yet leaving Lima also meant leaving behind the schools and communities she had served. In a testament to God\u2019s provision, her team in Lima stepped up, ensuring each school was continually cared for even after she left.<\/span><\/p>\n

Embracing a New Challenge<\/h2>\n

In Arequipa, Tania found herself in a region where trust had to be earned. \u201cHello, my name is Tania, and I do not sell books,\u201d she would often begin, addressing school proprietors skeptical of her intentions. \u201cSometimes in Arequipa, they don\u2019t trust you easily, so you need to take more time for the relationship. They often think we are selling books\u2026 but once they realize Edify is offering sincere help, they cannot believe what they hear and want to work with us immediately.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tania\u2019s move to Arequipa opened doors not only in the city but in other southern regions of Peru. On a recent trip to IEP Emanuel-Tacna, a school near the Chilean border, Tania met a pastor who served as the school\u2019s director, teacher, and even janitor. Thanks to Tania\u2019s willingness to answer God\u2019s call, Edify supported this pastor, equipping him with the tools needed to run his school with excellence. \u201cI\u2019ve seen how God is working in the school and this man\u2026 A school in the middle of nowhere that we could never have reached otherwise,\u201d Tania shared.<\/span><\/p>\n

Readiness<\/h2>\n

Reflecting, Tania\u2019s story is a powerful reminder that God prepares us for the opportunities He places before us, even when we least expect them. Yet, because she had remained in tune with God\u2019s voice, she was ready when the call came. When asked, \u201cA year ago, could you have imagined being where you are today?\u201d Tania smiled ear to ear, replying, \u201cI have this sense of purpose that I am doing exactly what I am supposed to do.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

This Thanksgiving, the Edify Peru team is grateful for how they\u2019ve united to transform lives and continue fostering faith and leadership across Peru. As we reflect on the year, we encourage you to pause, give thanks, and recognize God\u2019s faithfulness in the unexpected moments that have shaped your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get a closer look at our work supporting schools and students in Peru.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Peru, with its stunning 1,500-mile stretch along the Pacific coast, is a land of diverse landscapes\u2014from towering mountains to arid deserts. In the south lies Arequipa, the nation’s second-largest city, affectionately called the \u201cTexas of Peru\u201d for its distinct individuality and Western culture. This city, rich in history and strong in identity, became the backdrop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":25264,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,146],"tags":[67,103,42,112],"hf_cat_post":[],"class_list":["post-22997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-edify-staff-testimonies","category-peru","tag-christian-leadership","tag-christian-transformation","tag-education","tag-training"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22997"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35155,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22997\/revisions\/35155"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22997"},{"taxonomy":"hf_cat_post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edify.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hf_cat_post?post=22997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}