A few hours outside the center of Lima lies a little village called San Bartolo. A house was opened here in 2005 when the former house in Magdalena was shut down by the government, leaving those children without a home. The youngest children were then taken into the San Bartolo home, and it has now grown into a home with about 20 children. The children are not only given the opportunity to attend local schools, but within the house there are also weekly music and art classes. Additionally they are also given special projects from time to time such as an annual theater performance, surfing classes, and photography classes. For many of the children, music and craftwork were a part of their street lives, and these classes can help them develop their former skills in a healthy way. This method of self expression is very important for their emotional healing and developing self confidence. Because San Bartolo lies right on the beach, surfing is also become a huge part of the culture of this home. The majority of the children have grown a deep passion for surfing, and many are even competing in regional surf competitions. Older children who have grown up the house are now using their free time and newfound resources and education to fight for children’s rights in Peru. They have not forgotten about their former life on the streets or their old friends, but stay beside them in the struggle of a better life.