The most important objective of APECA is to promote the conservation of the Peruvian Amazon rain forest.

Founded in 1993, in U.S.A., APECA, Inc. continued its activities in Peru that year installing a floating health clinic delivering medical services and first-aid supplies to the remote Amazon River villages of Loreto, a region of northeastern Peru. Since then, APECA has established:

Projects in Health Education,

Projects in Community Development.

Projects in Conservation.

APECA provides no grants, scholarships, or free trips to Peru. We do, however, welcome visitors who go with us to help people in the Amazon villages. See our page on Study/Research Opportunities.

APECA in Peru cooperates internationally with other institutions, including services offered by the Peruvian Government Ministries, Universities, schools, hospitals, Service clubs, churches and corporations. We are actively building links to people and organizations interested in working with us for research and development of humanitarian programs. We welcome your inquiries.

Please understand that APECA relies on contributions from like-minded people and organizations to meet the costs of all our activities. Our work is funded entirely by gifts from supporters who care about our work. We encourage you to become involved through your tax-deductible gift.

APECA Inc. is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies entirely on the generosity of private donors. Click here for instructions about how to donate to APECA, Inc.

The Maraņon River flows from the west to meet with the Ucayali River, which flows from the south. Together, close to Nauta at the beginning of the District of Fernando Lores the river takes on the name of Amazon River. This flood plain region experiences a seasonal water level change of up to sixty feet. There are no roads connecting any two major cities in the Department of Loreto. The main form of transportation is dugout canoe and public colectivo.

You will read messages about support repeated in various ways throughout this website. It emphasizes how important you can be to protecting the rain forest and helping the village people in the peruvian Amazon. With your help we can create new projects, provide a greater variety of services, and extend our reach to more remote areas. Please Click here in order to make your contribution!