About
RiverWind is a ministry serving all of Perú’s peoples, with a special focus indigenous tribes in Amazonia, sharing the gospel and building faith communities through truth, love, and service.
Make a DifferenceWho We Serve
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God; if anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 4:10-11 (NIV)
Indigenous Communities
Supporting indigenous wisdom and heritage through sustainable development and resources.
Adults + Children
Empowering community members of all ages with leadership development, skills training, sports, and health promotion.
Special Needs
Reflecting God's love, we create give care and encouragement support for every individual, created in His image, to thrive fully in community.
Jungle Churches
Strengthening spiritual and community bonds by supporting churches in remote regions through Christian education, spiritual guidance, and outreach.
Hear Their Stories
Whether upriver at our Training Center in Nuevo Italia, or in the city of Pucallpa, Peru, there is always something happening.
Impact
Creating lasting change through education, faith, and community support.
7,397
People Served
160
Programs
60
Churches
74
Volunteers & Staff
What We Believe
We Believe in Truth
John, in his gospel, wrote that “The Word became flesh, and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Truth is not simply an assertion that corresponds with reality; it is reality itself. Jesus, in his encounter with Pilate, declared, “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). In our world today, we often question, “What is truth?” Jesus embodied truth, demonstrating that life, truth, and the way to God are inextricably intertwined.
We Believe in Faith
Early in his ministry, Jesus encountered a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, offering her “living water” (John 4:1-26). This encounter highlights the transformative power of faith. Jesus taught that true worship is in spirit and truth, emphasizing that faith leads to action. Faith is an exercise of the will, demonstrated through actions that reflect the character of God, the Giver of all good gifts. Our faith in Jesus as the Truth compels us to live out this reality in our daily lives.
We Believe in Action
Jesus’ life was a model of service and humility. At the Passover Feast, knowing he was about to leave this world, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, an act of profound humility and love (John 13:3-5). This act was not just about cleanliness; it was a powerful lesson in serving others. Jesus, the Teacher and Master, took the position of a servant to show his disciples how to live. What we learn from Jesus, we live out in our actions. What we believe, we do. As followers of Jesus, we are called to serve and lead with humility, transforming communities and living out the values of God’s Kingdom.
History of RiverWind
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Early Years (Birth to Early Life)
Ruth Hidalgo was born in the jungle city of Pucallpa, Peru. Her complicated birth led Victor Posada, the first national missionary from Peru to the indigenous in the jungle, to pray for her safe birth and dedicate her as a future missionary, taking his place as a Peruvian missionary.. Despite this, Ruth aspired to become an educator in Lima, Peru's capital, and succeeded beyond her dreams, becoming a credentialed teacher in a prestigious school.A Turning Point (2003)
When Victor Posada passed away, Ruth was asked to give his eulogy. Overwhelmed but honored, she spoke about his role in her life. This moment became a turning point, calling her into mission work with the indigenous communities. In 2003, Ruth returned to the jungle, researched teaching materials suitable for Oral cultures, and began visiting small, typically isolated jungle villages to share the stories of God's Word.A New Chapter (2010)
Ruth's life took a new turn when she met and married Dick Robinson. Together, they continued the mission work, and teaching the stories of the Bible to peoples in oral rather than reading cultures in the jungle. While honeymooning in Colorado in 2010, they attended a church where Ruth prayed for three specific things: American citizenship, resources to expand the ministry in Peru, and the founding of a nonprofit organization to coordinate their efforts.God's Answers (2014)
By 2014, Ruth's prayers were answered. She became a U.S. citizen, supporters and donors rallied to their cause, and RiverWind Inc was officially registered in the U.S. as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, and in Peru as Asociación RiverWind Perú.Full-Time Mission (December 2014)
In December 2014, Ruth and Dick relocated to Pucallpa, on the Ucayali River to fully dedicate themselves to the mission. They focus on encouraging churches, equipping leaders, and engaging communities in the District of Tahuania, upriver on the Ucayali.
Founder + CEO + Board Member of RiverWind, Inc.
Ruth Hidalgo
From her roots in Pucallpa, a port city on Peru’s Ucayali River, Ruth‘s dedication to the Kingdom of God led her and her husband, Dick Robinson, to found RiverWind and move to Peru in 2014. As CEO of this Christian nonprofit, she serves remote people groups in the Amazon jungle. Ruth’s influence extends further as she holds Peru’s Country Director position for Development Associates International (DAI) and is the President of Asociación RiverWind Peru. An educator by profession, her passion lies in sharing the gospel through culturally relevant biblical stories with indigenous communities, a mission she carries out by leading a bilingual and bicultural Peruvian team in her home city.
Board Members
Co-Founder
Dick Robinson
Executive Director
Kyle Henry
Board President
Tim Kooi
Board Member
Arthur Denyer
Board Member
Becca Phelps
Board Member
Larry Richter
Board Member
Michele Hulgaard
Board Member
Cheryl Milnes
Board Member
Christy Collin
Peru Staff Team
RiverWind staff members share a strong commitment to loving God by serving well the many constituents of our organization.
They are skilled, dedicated and passionate about their work and calling, focusing their time and energy on the weak, the poor and marginalized in Peru’s society, the disinherited and dispossessed.
They work tirelessly for the well-being of children, men, women and the elderly.
President Asociación
Ruth Hidalgo
Team Director
Joel Missly
Accountant
Jacquie Hidalgo Rojas
Training Center Director
Clever Sanchez
Leadership Training Director
Martha Hidalgo Rojas
Community Development Director
Megumi Watanabe
Health Promotion Coordinator
Daniel Del Aguila
Logistics Coordinator & Team Security
Victor Utia
Media Producer
Andru Braga
Kitchen Coordinator
Elsa Amasifuen
