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Indigenous Community Development
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...
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...
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.
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- Cotacachi, Ecuador
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Development
- All Nationalities
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Locations
- Cotacachi, Ecuador
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Community Development
Availability
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Spanish
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
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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...
Fundación Bolívar Education
Fundación Bolívar Education
Ready to Learn More?
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...
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