Puerto Maldonado, Peru
About The Location And History
Puerto Maldonado is a city in southeastern Peru with a population of about 100,000 people in the Amazon rainforest 55 kilometres west of the Bolivian border. With much of the mining and forestry, children are sadly often trafficked, neglected or abused.
Tat’s Place began with a simple but powerful vision (read Tatiana’s story here) —to provide a safe haven for children in crisis, a place where they could experience stability, love, and God’s care. For years, it served as a home where vulnerable children found refuge and healing. Tat’s Place is now in a new chapter. The ministry shifted from being primarily a residential refuge to becoming a space for discipleship, mentorship, and outreach. Today, Tat’s Place continues to honour its original heart of caring for the vulnerable, while equipping young people, supporting families, and strengthening the local church.
Who Are We Partnering With?
We have partnered with a local church, Ministerio Misionero Emmanuel Puerto Maldonado, to allow Tat’s Place to be a hub for fellowship and teaching to anyone who wants to know more. Denis and Janaira are running Tat’s Place and doing some incredible work. Their hearts for the lost and the kingdom are so palpable, and we are excited about this new partnership.
What Is The Initiative?
At Tat’s Place, fellowship, discipleship, and outreach are at the heart of what’s happening:
- Sunday Services – The Sunday gatherings have been such a blessing! More and more people are joining them, worshiping with joy and getting involved. After each service, they share lunch together – a beautiful moment of fellowship made possible by the generosity of supporters and the church.
- Missionary Project Launch – They’ve officially kicked off a project to receive young people who feel called to missions. This dream is now becoming reality, and they’re excited to share names and stories of these future missionaries in upcoming newsletters.
- Tuesday Men’s Nights – Every Tuesday evening, men gather to learn what it means to be a better husband, a brother in Christ, and a godly man. These nights are powerful times of growth.
- Saturday Workdays – Saturdays bring the community together for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining Tat’s Place. It’s hard work, but it’s also a time of teamwork and joy.
As Tracy works alongside Denis, Janaira, and the church, her role continues to grow. She hopes to be the “feet on the ground,” sharing the vision of Tat’s Place in Canada and the U.S. and facilitating future mission teams.
How You Can Help
You can support Tat’s Place through donations at these links (CAD and USD). Personal support for Tracy and the boys is also still open for donations. (CAD or USD)
In the near future, we also hope to facilitate teams to go to Tat’s Place and be part of what God is doing there. If you are interested, please message Tracy directly! (blackburnfam5(at)gmail.com)
