Cooking Microentrepreneurship Workshop
Location
Arequipa, Peru
Duration
3 days (16–20 hours total)
Cost per participant
80 USD
Minimum group size
6 participants
Facilitated by
Liberty International Church
Presented by
American Foundation
Instructor
Professional chef with experience in community training
Addressed to
People in situations of economic vulnerability (unemployment, homelessness, exclusion from the formal system)
Description:
This intensive three-day workshop is not a traditional culinary course, but a survival tool designed to help vulnerable people generate income in a dignified, safe, and legal manner.
Taught by a professional chef, the program teaches how to prepare food hygienically, how to meet minimum safety standards for retail sales, and how to present and package products attractively. The goal is clear: to help participants transform from informal hustlers into street vendors with a purpose and a future.
Upon completion, participants will be able to prepare and sell one or two simple, popular, and profitable food products (e.g., empanadas, fried rice, soups) while complying with basic standards that would facilitate eventual municipal approval.
Includes
Ingredients and packaging materials
Use of equipped kitchen
Personalized chef mentoring
Printed guides on hygiene, costs, and basic licensing
Hands-on time with real utensils
Certificate of participation
Subsequent support by the Amamericana team
Workshop Objectives
Teach hygienic and safe preparation of food for public sale
Provide basic knowledge of costs and pricing
Support the process towards legitimate and dignified street vending
Lay the groundwork for eventual municipal approval or license
Strengthen self-esteem and provide hope with a practical and immediate impact
Who can apply?
This program is aimed at Venezuelan migrants and other vulnerable individuals residing in Arequipa, Peru. It is important that participants commit to attending all sessions and completing the learning process.
If you qualify, please fill out the form below and apply now.
Application Form
Current Status (Eligibility Verification)
Before proceeding with the application, please verify that you meet the basic criteria to participate in the workshop.
Do you currently live in Arequipa, Peru? (Yes/No)
Are you a Venezuelan refugee? (Yes/No)
If you are not a refugee, are you part of another vulnerable group? (Yes/No – Explain briefly)