justice, wellbeing, and joy in the city

The Christian Urban Development Association is a non-governmental, non-profit, faith-based organization that empowers vulnerable communities in urban Peru to overcome cycles of poverty.  We promote physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing through projects in the areas of education, health, finance, and the environment.

How We Serve

Facilitating sustainable, high-impact projects involves: 

Being learners first.

Forming relationships with the people we serve.

Collaborating with and empowering community members.

Employing available indigenous resources and appropriate external resources.

Serving the whole person.

That's how CUDA operates!

Christlikeness
As a Christian organization, CUDA strives to imitate the love and service of Jesus. His vision of good news to the poor and his humble, relational style frame our work. CUDA projects are no-strings-attached, but field workers share their faith openly, and all clients are aware of what motivates us.

Holism
Because we see the person as an integrated whole, CUDA promotes total wellbeing. While it is impossible to be comprehensive, CUDA projects aim at addressing multiple factors in human development and quality-of-life.

Empowerment
The poor have their own resources and abilities. Therefore, CUDA seeks to collaborate with the poor in ways that respect and unlock their potential.

Sustainability
The simple need for funds in order to carry out projects can often create dependency in developmental work. CUDA is committed to managing assets and projects in ways that promote independence and sustainability. We want our work to continue as long at it is beneficial, and we want development to continue in our absence whenever possible.

Learn more at http://cudaperu.org/About.aspx