Bottom Up Project - Peru Flashcards
Why is a bottom up project good?
It helps the people and is charity funded.
Why is life in rural Peru difficult?
Life is basic and undeveloped.
Why are activities limited?
There is no electricity in some villages to provide light for activities after dark.
What is being installed in some villages in the mountains of Peru?
Power lines and street lighting
What now provides power to villages?
A mini hydroelectric power station which is powered by the nearby waterfall.
Why is the power station good?
It provides jobs and electricity for use after dark.
What does the government in Peru want to do?
Build bigger power stations
How has the electricity being provided helped?
The school now has a computer and some people have televisions.
What is ‘brain drain’?
Young people move to the cities, leaving the elderly.
Why are bottom up projects good for the community?
It involves locals, uses appropriate technology and is low cost.
