Projects from the heart

Projects close to our hearts

We, disana, have been socially and ecologically committed for many years. We do this out of deepest conviction.

We would like to present one of our favourite projects here.

Weiße Strichzeichnung eines lächelnden Engels mit Flügeln, Heiligenschein und Herz-Füßen auf einer lila Wand.

Casa Mantay

CASA MANTAY is located in Cusco, the ancient Inca capital in Peru. ‘Mantay’ is Quechua and means mum. And that is exactly what CASA MANTAY is - a house for mothers and their children. Mothers who are far too young. It is a refuge for underage, unintentionally pregnant girls. This pregnancy is often accompanied by a break with the family and a complete social decline. At CASA MANTAY, these young women receive protection, a roof over their heads, medical help and psychological support. And ultimately a new home for themselves and their child.

Panorama von Cusco, Peru: Rote Ziegeldächer im Andental vor grünen Bergen unter dunklem Gewitterhimmel.

Almost children themselves, they learn how to look after a baby there. They learn to cook, run a household, go to school and then complete an apprenticeship. The foundation for a decent job and a self-determined life.

Casa Mantay Cusco Peru: Lachende Frau mit Baby & Kleinkind, die gelbe Enten-Papierkronen tragen, vor einem roten Hintergrund.

We were allowed to be part of it.

We got to know CASA MANTAY through our friend Barbara. Barbara lives in Cusco and works on a voluntary basis as a naturopath at CASA MANTAY. Together with other volunteers and employees, she looks after the well-being of the mothers and their children. We were able to visit CASA MANTAY with her in 2022 and let ourselves be infected by the cheerfulness of this place. We danced, laughed and cooked for everyone. A day that made a deep impression and was great fun, and not just for us.

Casa Mantay, Cusco, Peru: Profil eines Kindes in disana Walk-Overall in Curry neben lächelndem Elmar Sautter vor roter Wand.

Casa Mantay, Cusco, Peru: Bunter Geburtstagskalender: Papierluftballons mit Monatsnamen & Kinderfotos auf einer gelben Wand

Casa Mantay, Cusco, Peru: Mehrere geflochtene Weidenkörbe als Babybetten mit Spieltrapez & Kuscheltieren vor einer roten Wand

Casa Mantay, Cusco, Peru: Junge in Lederjacke & Mädchen in hellem Oberteil stehen sich gegenüber & schauen sich an

Casa Mantay Cusco Peru: 3 Kinder blicken aufmerksam nach rechts, die Jungen tragen dunkle Lederjacken: vor roter Wand

Casa Mantay, Cusco, Peru: Lächelndes Mädchen mit geschlossenen Augen, dunklen Haaren & einem roten Haarband mit Schleife.

Casa Mantay, Cusco Peru: Peruaner bei der Essensausgabe an einem Holztisch mit orangem Blumenstrauß vor einem gelben Gebäude.

Insights into the work of Casa Mantay

The workshops are a special feature of CASA MANTAY. Here, the young women can not only work under professional guidance, but also receive training. In addition to a silver and leather workshop, there is a floristry workshop and a ceramics workshop that is currently being set up.

Werkstatt in Cusco: Einblick in das Projekt Casa Mantay, wo hochwertige Leder- und Textilwaren in Handarbeit entstehen.

Barbara has founded the association ‘Mantay Peru e.V.’, which endeavours to raise donations for CASA MANTAY in Germany. We are happy to support her in this endeavour, as we are convinced that this facility will make our world a slightly better place.

https://www.mantay-peru.de/

Essensaugabe im Garten der Casa Mantay, Cusco Peru: Elmar Sautter füllt aus einer Schüssel eine grüne Speise in seinen Teller