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Amazonian Forest Conservation & Regenerative Agriculture
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Live in an Indigenous Amazonian community in the buffer zone of a protected forest and support conservation and reforestation efforts led by local stewards of the land. Most families manage their land in diverse zones: food and medicine, animals or fish ponds, timber species, and protected forest areas. Interns live with a Kichwa host family, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a t...
Live in an Indigenous Amazonian community in the buffer zone of a protected forest and support conservation and reforestation efforts led by local stewards of the land. Most families manage their land in diverse zones: food and medicine, animals or fish ponds, timber species, and protected forest areas. Interns live with a Kichwa host family, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. The chakra is the nucleus for maintaining and revitalizing ancestral knowledge, sustaining both people and the environment. Interns take part in activities such as seed collection, nursery maintenance, tree planting, soil improvement, and tree care, while also learning about traditional land-use systems and contributing to e...
Program Highlights
Work with local farmers, foresters, and/or environmental engineers experienced in forest conservation, agroforestry, and sustainable community development.
Learn about national and local efforts to mitigate climate change and support ongoing projects to diversify local farms and make the region more resilient to climate change.
Learn about Amazonian cultures and their connection to ethnobotany, agroforestry, and plant medicine.
Accompany locals into chakras (agroforestry farms) and plant, weed, and harvest.
Support communities with eco-tourism and other sustainable livelihood projects.
Quick Details
- Tena, Ecuador
- 1-3 Months
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Development See more
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Tena, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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Live in an Indigenous Amazonian community in the buffer zone of a protected forest and support conservation and reforestation efforts led by local stewards of the land. Most families manage their land in diverse zones: food and medicine, animals or fish ponds, timber species, and protected forest areas. Interns live with a Kichwa host family, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. The chakra is the nucleus for maintaining and revitalizing ancestral knowledge, sustaining both people and the environment. Interns take part in activities such as seed collection, nursery maintenance, tree planting, soil improvement, and tree care, while also learning about traditional land-use systems and contributing to e...
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Ready to Learn More?
Live in an Indigenous Amazonian community in the buffer zone of a protected forest and support conservation and reforestation efforts led by local stewards of the land. Most families manage their land in diverse zones: food and medicine, animals or fish ponds, timber species, and protected forest areas. Interns live with a Kichwa host family, where everyday life is closely tied to the chakra, a traditional forest-farm system that is deeply embedded in Kichwa culture. The chakra is the nucleus for maintaining and revitalizing ancestral knowledge, sustaining both people and the environment. Interns take part in activities such as seed collection, nursery maintenance, tree planting, soil improvement, and tree care, while also learning about traditional land-use systems and contributing to e...
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