Working in mines in the Andes mountains means surviving on meagre salaries and living in extremely sub-standard conditions. In the Ucchucchaca mining camp, for example, less than a third of the houses have running water or sewage. None are heated despite the bone-numbing cold... 

 

In remote mining villages in the Andes Mountains, miners and their families live in desperate conditions. Can you think of any ways the miners might be able to improve their lives? 

Despite its tremendous wealth of natural resources, and rich cultural heritage, a large majority of Peru's population live in extreme poverty. 

Working as a social worker may not be everyone's cup of tea but, as Marie Claire Nadeau could tell you, it brings fascinating opportunities both in Canada and around the world.

The position of women in most parts of the globe has long been an unenviable one. Take a quiz to find out how much you know about the role of women in today's world. 

The Canadian perspective on the recent hostage taking in Peru.