Percy Quezada
Peru Leader
1. What inspired you to join VISIONS?
The opportunity to support local communities while sharing meaningful experiences with young people.
2. What experiences have shaped your passion for community service and youth development?
Growing up in a country where not everyone has the same opportunities made me realize how important it is to be kind and helpful to others.
3. What is your favorite achievement?
Having the chance to visit and live in different cultures—especially when it involved serving people in need.
4. What is your favorite place you’ve traveled?
My two favorite places are Cusco, Peru and Pai, Thailand.
5. What is the best advice you’ve received?
There’s no point in comparing yourself to others. Just live your life in the way that feels right to you.
6. What do you hope to accomplish this summer?
As a group, I hope we create lasting memories and learn new things together. Personally, I want to develop a new skill so I can be even more helpful to those in need.
7. What are you most excited about this summer?
I’m excited to start a new chapter in a beautiful place like the Urubamba Valley, surrounded by new people and fresh experiences.
8. If you had to give one piece of advice or words of encouragement to someone on their first VISIONS experience, what would it be?
Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back. New experiences often change the way we see life—for the better. Why not go for it?

Recent blog posts

Spotlight: Emily, VISIONS Peru Alum
Emily was inspired to join VISIONS Peru because of her passion for environmental science and sustainability. She put her all into the worksites and practicing Spanish, and came home with even more plans for her future after high school.

Q&A with Ryan and Annie, VISIONS Leader Alum
Annie and Ryan are VISIONS leader alums who dedicated multiple summers together to running VISIONS summer programs for teens. They share insights about impactful community service, and how they have continued to live a life together that exemplifies cultural immersion and volunteer work.

Spotlight: Soledad, A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum
Sole was able to participate in our last ever BVI program in summer of 2024. She reflects on friendship and service, and how serving a community she loved changed her views. She didn’t even miss her phone!

Empathy in Action: High School Volunteers Join Veterinary Effort in the D.R.
Partnering with local vets, teens contribute to animal welfare through spay & neuter clinics. These volunteer opportunities for high schoolers teach empathy & educate teens the importance of caring for all aspects of their community, including the animals.