Minga House Foundation
Why choose Minga House Foundation?
Minga House Foundation is a nonprofit Colombian organization dedicated to the learning engagement between foreigners and our Colombian Coffee Region Communities through collectively solving real-life community challenges. There is no better way to learn a new culture and to practice your Spanish than to immerse yourself into well-defined roles integrated into the community. Upon hearing your inter...
Minga House Foundation is a nonprofit Colombian organization dedicated to the learning engagement between foreigners and our Colombian Coffee Region Communities through collectively solving real-life community challenges. There is no better way to learn a new culture and to practice your Spanish than to immerse yourself into well-defined roles integrated into the community. Upon hearing your interest and understanding your professional background, we are able to place you into the right volunteering and internship opportunities either within Minga House Foundation or one of our local partner organizations. You are ONLY responsible for your lodging, food, and personal expenses. Our mission is to bring the global community closer together through the facilitation of community service pr...
Minga House Foundation Reviews
Hear what past participants have to say about the programs
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Amazing social and cultural experience !
January 28, 2019by: Valentine Bessaud - FranceProgram: Childcare Center for Sex Workers - Programa SimonI helped during 2 weeks at the childcare center and I was very greatfull for this experience : I met amazing people, such as Staff and local people. I discovered a lot about local culture and I was very happy to help the « cuidadoras » in the center and to give a bit of joy to the children... The « Minga House Team » was very friendly and we had the opportunity of visit a lot of spots in the city and in the neighbourhood, thanks to the the staff who was very helpful. Amazing experience that I highly recommend!!!
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Interviews
Read interviews from alumni or staff
Daniela Duque
Interviewed in 2018
Daniela Duque is the Volunteer Services Manager for Minga House Foundation. She is truly happy to be working with hundreds of amazing volunteers from ...
Daniela Duque
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
What inspired you to join the Minga House Foundation team?
Stiven Lopez
Interviewed in 2018
J. Stiven Lopez L. is 25 years old, from Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia. He has always had the desire to be in constant movement, learning new things, so...
Stiven Lopez
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
You have a lot of different work experiences in various fields. What about the Minga House Foundation inspired you to work with them?
Elizabeth Mbithi
Participated in 2018
Elizabeth Mbithi is a Kenyan Canadian specialty trained burns, trauma and high acuity nurse. She works in a major Canadian hospital and also has a deg...
Elizabeth Mbithi
Participated in 2018
I have always wanted to incorporated my profession, nursing, and my hobby, travel, into my life actively. I seek to find opportunities to be of use wherever I go. I had always wanted to visit Colombia and as I was planning my trip, I wondered if I could add some kind of nursing work into my travels.