Explore Ecuador’s diverse ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands this summer. This high school community service program begins in Quito before traveling to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed service projects. 

Cap off your trip with four days in the Galápagos Islands. Alongside diverse and committed peers, join in the life of a remote community and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work hand-in-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative.

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