The young people of Cazuca are threatened by various socialconflicts, however they try to move forward with their own lives and to find a way to express themselves before the world, to exploit their potentials and attitudes.
The BBC's Mattia Cabitza in Lima says mining is a huge revenue earner for Peru, but that ongoing social and environmental conflicts are threatening to delay billions of dollars of investment.
The Director-General also expressed deep concern over reoccurring attacks on journalists reporting on conflicts and social movements in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Priority social issues included a lack of community spirit and teamwork leading to increased conflicts - this is partly a result of the fact that many residents have been resettled from nearby islands.
The programme uses an innovative model for preventing and resolving tensions and conflicts among individuals and communities through developing literacy as a means to building better social cohesion and improved governance mechanisms.