Building Dignity

building dignity is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2008 in st. paul, mn and lima, peru. our mission is to provide community education, empower local leaders, and support neighborhood-led development in marginalized areas. specifically, building dignity works in the community of lomo de corvina (lima) where 55,000 peruvians struggle against socio-economic exclusion. we encourage local development and positive social change through our three core program areas: community education: we provide academic and recreational programs for children, youth, and adults. specifically, we offer homework help and tutoring; computer, math, and reading classes; english classes taught in conjunction with local schools; as well as music, art, and dance workshops. leadership academy: building dignity empowers individuals to become agents of change through an innovative leadership program that enables youth and adults to identify pressing needs in their community, propose solutions,