Industrial Park is a reformed squatter's community northwest of Trujillo's city center. It is in the suburb La Esperanza, which means "hope".  La Esperanza has a population of 200,000. It consists of many of the poorer families in Trujillo. Several neighborhoods began as "invasions" or squatter communities. Families begin living in the most basic of housing and over time build a proper home. As the years pass, they will petition the government for basic utilities such as light and water. Those that withstand the test of time may eventually own their own land. The district of La Esperanza grew and consolidated little by little, through the self-construction of houses and communal facilities, the organization of its services, the development of economic, industrial, commercial and service activities. To date, it comprises a total of 9 neighborhoods, 15 human settlements and 2 popular urbanizations, comprising within its territory the Trujillo Industrial Park. The Industrial Park was created in phases. The first several attracted industries and were completed as planned. As one part remained empty to the industries, families moved in and began squatting. Families here have large pieces of land where they squat and often raise chickens, pigs, cows, etc. The streets are unpaved and very wide (originally planned for large 18 wheelers to drive through). The neighborhood is plagued with gang violence and crime, but our church is a beacon of hope!

Christ Kids plans to open a child sponsorship program in this area in 2021. Pictured are Pastor Percy Padilla and his family.  Pastor Percy is the senior pastor at the Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Industrial Park.