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Program Overview

This initiative is designed to enhance the social and economic welfare of 43 indigenous communities. It achieves this by providing comprehensive training in agricultural and livestock production techniques, alongside artisanal and social skills development. The program contributes to building a more just and dignified intercultural society by actively reducing poverty, empowering community members through self-management, expanding democratic participation, and strengthening ancestral wisdom and social organization.
Volunteers will benefit from direct contact with nature, share daily life with local indigenous people, and gain firsthand knowledge of their culture and traditions.

Volunteers can provide support across several key areas:
- Environmental education
- Organic farming activities
- Teaching English in community schools
- Designing and producing handicrafts
- Participating in soccer schools
- Performing administrative and guiding work in local community-based ecotourism agencies

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Program Highlights

Cultural Immersion & Homestays: Live with local indigenous (Kichwa) families, experiencing simple lifestyles, traditional food, and cultural practices firsthand.
Education & Language: Support local schools by teaching English, organizing activities for children, and improving academic skills for youth. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn basic Kichwa
Community & Family Support: Assist families with daily tasks, including agriculture (farming, harvesting) and making traditional handicrafts, fostering economic strengthening and cultural preservation
Authentic Experiences: Engage in cultural exchanges, learn traditional weaving, explore local markets, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Andes during free time.
"Minga" Participation: Short-term volunteers may participate in a minga, a traditional Andean practice of communal work to address specific community problems through collective labor.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cotacachi, Ecuador

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks

Starts At

$600-900

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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