ONG Semillas Life

When I started volunteering for Semillas Life the organization had their main focus on educational work. I was teaching English and German, helping to set up a curriculum, training in new volunteers, organizing weekly staff meetings and preparing didactic material. Durning this work we more and more realized that we have to focus on environmental education in order approach of the local community. We started collecting trash, building trash cans for the elementary school, taking photos of local flora and fauna to use for specific didactic material and taking the students on scout field trips. These scout's trips were not only very popular and adventures, but also teaching each other more about the nature. In this way volunteers were able to learn a lot from the local children and the kids grew confidence. Because of this success Chris and the other stuff members started a cooperation with the department of conservation and investigation of biodiversity in the natural reserve of Codo de Pozuzo, Puerto Inca. This reserve is only officially existing and recognized by the state of Peru since the year 2021. Finally, the region is understanding the importance of protecting their environment. In order to due this we are looking for expert volunteers to track the biodiversity in this reserve and collect specific data. I am looking forwards to see how in future we can use the knowledge of the interns and experts and all these data and information to gain interests nationwide and internationally. Student interns can use their knowledge, but also learn more and spread the words locally and in their home countries. My work for Semillas Life was very special because I was able to build relationships with the local community, develop my own ideas, together with the group adapt our ideas and observe the grow from small project to a professional organization. I wish everyone could be part of the team and richen the organization with their little mosaic part.

The semillas Life project really helps the community in Codo. You'll have plenty of free time and an immersive experience. I really enjoyed passing time with the girls and boys from the organization and with the Sra Dora family, it was amazing and i really felt at home any time

Working with the organization was an amazing experience! The people there really want to share their culture and you live like locals. We did a lot of games with the kids which was really fun. You only have to teach on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so on the other days there's time for adventures in the jungle. Nayer took us to beautiful places where we could swim in the river. I love that I got a sense of the culture because it's a lot different from my own. I also really felt relaxed during my stay. I would definitely recommend this experience!