Jim Killon is from Baltimore Maryland in the U.S. and came to Peru in 2009. He created his NGO called Changes for New Hope which has created solutions for over 6000 disadvantaged children. He developed art projects with the children and continued on his own to become an accomplished artist in his own right with over 11 exhibitions in galleries, museums and cafes. He has also written and published 11 e-books about personal development, social issues and Zen living. He currently lives with his wife and children in Huaraz in the Andes.