I worked at a fashion organization near Lima, Peru called Huaywasi. Huaywasi works with 7 local artisans that do different crafts and we support fair wages and education for the woman. At Huaywasi I was a business development intern and I was able to explore all the different aspects that go into running a business. For example I would create social media posts for Instagram or Facebook. I also did a lot of photography and editing for their Shopify website and I learned how to manage the website through Shopify. The team is very small so my opinion and ideas were really appreciated and we all worked well and collaborated together. All of the volunteers are amazing people so it was easy to fit right in and feel comfortable. I would recommend this experience to anyone, even if you are not particularly interested in fashion, this organization has opportunities for everyone to help out.
What I wish was different
I wish I had stayed for a longer period of time to be able to learn a lot more. I learned so much in the two months and I accomplished so much that I spent that I can only imagine how much more I would have accomplished if I had stayed for longer.
Advice
Because of LLI's location outside of Lima, Huaycan can seem a little dangerous and intimidating. However the staff and security at LLI make you feel safe and secure and they go over all resources that you will need while living in Huaycan. It is a very cool place to live when you feel comfortable and the international and local volunteers you will meet are all incredible and amazing people. LLI can also make your experience very personal for each person and it allows people to cater their experience to whatever they are interested in.
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Fashion Designer and Brand Developer
June - August 2017 • Lima, Lima Province
What I liked
It was a very hands-on interactive internship and I liked being involved in all of the facets of the brand.
What I wish was different
I wish I had learned some other hard skills that weren't included but overall it was an incredible experience
Advice
Really develop a strong work-life balance because you work in a house with the people you live with and finding that down time for yourself is absolutely crucial.
