CASA EDITH

Carrying on the legacy and building bright futures.

In July 2024, PLF proudly announced the purchase of Casa Edith, its fourth residence, named in honor of St. Edith Stein. This new home represents a natural step forward in PLF’s mission to empower youth in Lima, providing a supportive environment for young women (18+) to focus on their studies and careers. Casa Edith complements the organization’s other residences—Javier, Ignacio, and Teresa—by fostering equal opportunities for young men and women. Currently, six young women reside there, all benefiting from the stability and resources Casa Edith offers. This achievement, made possible through the Carrying on the Legacy | Building Bright Futures Campaign, highlights the generous support of PLF’s donors and partners.

I am 12 years old and just finished primary level studies. I am a good student and get good grades, hoping to become an engineer. I love playing ping pong and soccer.

Gael • Casa Ignacio Resident

I am 15 years old and am in high school. I am in first position in my school in academics, and my dream is to become an entrepreneur and help people who have nothing. I enjoy growing plants and going to Explorers.

Alberto • Casa Ignacio Resident

I am 18 years old and just finished my secondary studies. I am now studying to apply to University to study Social Work. I want to be able to help those who need it most. I enjoy spending time with friends, reading, and making jokes.

Noemi • Casa Edith Resident

I am 16 years old and am studying in secondary studies. I will probably study marketing at university, but I hope someday to be a fashion designer. I am trying to be a leader in the house and a good support for the younger residents.

Fernanda • Casa Teresa Resident

I am 18 years old and studying industrial design at University. I would like to create something that solves problems of people in their day to day. I enjoy listening to music and learning about new inventions.

Anderson • Casa Javier Resident

I am 24 years old and finishing up my university studies. I have had an internship in communications at the law school of my university. I hope to get a good job and learn a third language. I enjoy editing videos and reading.

Jhon • Casa Javier Graduate

Director

Diego Vilela

I was born in Breña, Lima. I was a student of Education at the Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University. I worked at the Youth Shelter “Don Bosco” of Salecians. Thanks to my training as Salecian I had the capacity to analysed and solve problems. That’s why on 2010 I had the opportunity to joined Casa Javier as house assistant for young adults.

I consider myself as a proactive, creative, eficent, honest and leading person. Because of my constant work since 2016, the board of directors decided to promote me as the Director of the house until now. I’m very gratefull to Casa Javier because here I had the possibility to learn a lot and to strength my skills as tutor of young adults. Currently we are going to get in a course to continue learning and give our childrens and young adults the best accompaniment.

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