Dr. Spiros Zodhiates Child Developmnet Center

The Dr. Spiros Zodhiates Child Development Center is located just outside Lima, the capital city of Peru. The district of San Juan de Lurigancho is the largest in the Lima area, and within that district is a very poor community called Saul Cantoral. This community comprises a mix of people who have migrated from the jungle or the mountains to find a better life in the city. The majority of families there are single mothers with children, young couples and the elderly. Gang violence, drug abuse and alcohol abuse are big problems in this area. The only jobs available in there are manual labor or working as a street vendor. The Apón family saw the great need for Christ in this area and started helping these families with basic needs while sharing Christ. AMG came alongside them to help them establish a childcare center. Five days a week, the children come to receive a hot meal, help with their homework, and to hear God’s word. This center has made a huge impact on this community by being a bright light for Christ in a dark place.