Promoting Self-Reliance in Piura, Peru

Authors

Kyle Durfee, Brigham Young University
Dr. Tim Heaton, Brigham Young University

Keywords

self-reliance, Peru, non-profit organization, life principles

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

In an attempt to increase self-reliance among impoverished populations in South America, a non-profit organization teaches participants important life principles. To ensure that participants are truly receiving what they need in the best manner possible, this study was done to evaluate how well the participants understand the principles, apply the principles, and participate in the classes. The study also evaluated the efficacy of the instructors and their teaching habits. Most of the research took place in the City of Noé, a village just outside of Piura, Peru, though some data was also gathered in Iquitos and the surrounding region.

Recommended Citation

Durfee, Kyle and Heaton, Dr. Tim (2014) "Promoting Self-Reliance in Piura, Peru," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 361.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/361