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Peruvian Schools Still Affected by Flooding; Parents Demand Materials and Safe Classrooms
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Peruvian Schools Still Affected by Flooding; Parents Demand Materials and Safe Classrooms

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Schools in Villa El Salvador and Villa María del Triunfo in Peru continue to face disruptions a week after heavy rains caused flooding.
  • Parents report a lack of essential educational materials and inadequate facilities, demanding solutions to ensure students' safe return to classes.
  • Concerns are rising as some students have not yet resumed classes, either in-person or virtually, despite the declaration of a state of emergency.

A week after severe flooding impacted Villa El Salvador and Villa María del Triunfo, educational institutions in these Peruvian districts are still struggling with the aftermath. Many schools report unusable spaces and a critical shortage of educational materials, prompting parents to demand immediate solutions for their children's safe return to learning.

At the Juan Pablo II educational institution, parents of primary school students are still awaiting the replacement of essential materials damaged by the floodwaters. Bianca Torres, a parent and member of the third-grade committee, stated that the lack of these resources hinders students from carrying out their activities normally. This situation persists despite a visit from President Keiko Fujimori to oversee the resumption of classes.

We are still waiting for the replacement of these materials so that the students can carry out their activities normally.

— Bianca TorresA parent and member of the third-grade committee at Juan Pablo II school, describing the ongoing need for educational materials.

Meanwhile, at the 6062 Perú-Estados Unidos school, the APAFA president, Flor López, highlighted that several areas designated for secondary students remain inaccessible. Parents are concerned about the safety risks posed by the current conditions and are requesting the installation of temporary tents for classes while affected areas are repaired. Some students, according to collected testimonies, have not yet been able to attend classes, neither in person nor remotely.

These ongoing difficulties come a week after the president's visit and only after the government officially declared a 60-day state of emergency for the affected districts last Sunday. The prolonged disruption raises concerns about the continuity of education and the government's response to the crisis.

Several spaces intended for secondary students have not yet been enabled.

— Flor LópezThe APAFA president at the 6062 Perú-Estados Unidos school, detailing the lack of accessible facilities.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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