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Protection of turtles on Galapagos |
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Project Description
The project's main objective is to protect the remaining turtles population in the Galapagos National Park. As is well known, Galapagos turtles are exploited commercially. The capture of such turtles is carried out via an expansive network of trappers, hunters, and intermediaries.
Furthermore, the wild populations of these turtles are generally made more vulnerable to such exploitation due to biological characteristics of late maturity, low annual reproductive rate, high mortality amongst juveniles, and the degradation and destruction of their habitat.
Conservation programs are developed to help this species and other native fauna.
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Achieving sustainability on the Galapagos Islands |
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Project Description
The principal aim of Hacienda Tranquila is to devise environmentally-friendly initiatives and activities that encourage collaboration between volunteers and local people and persuade islanders to adopt environmentally-sustainable practices. Of particular focus is finding ways for both visitors and islanders to get the most out of the scenic beauty located on the upper part of the Island.
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Working as teacher in Insilivi Community |
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Project Description
The volunteer will be based in a settlement located 2900 meters above sea level and with a temperate climate. The settlement has a hostel, which is currently undergoing renovation. Therefore, assistance is needed to help with this process. Volunteers are needed to help build paths and tracks for hikers and promote tourism in the area.
The project’s main objective is to find volunteers capable and eager to teach in the local community college as well as to primary and secondary school pupils. Help is also required in the local hostel ‘Llullu Llama’. Around 200 people live in the community of Isinlivi. The primary school has approximately 118 children whilst the secondary around 144. Many of the pupils come from Isinlivi whilst others hail from surrounding villages.
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Rehabilitation of Special Needs Children and Youngs |
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Project Description
This is an educational center that provides children from the ages of 2 to 25 years old with rehabilitation and educational services. These children often come from dysfunctional homes where families have few economic means for betterment. The center offers education to children from preschool age up until the fifth grade of primary school for other youngs. Tailored education, prevocational workshops, routine care and medical care services are also provided.
There are currently 15 special needs children and young resident in the “Casa Hogar” (“Home from Home”) or orphanage. These children are afforded round-the-clock protection and care and are dispensed health, nutrition, rehabilitation, and routine or tailored education services with immense love and affection.
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The elderly people need your help and care |
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Project Description
The nursing home looks after approximately 200 elderly people with a range of problems such as senile dementia, disability, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
The home provides a loving and caring environment for the elderly where they can live in peace and harmony and receive the medical attention, physiotherapy, psychological and social care that they need. The home has a staff of 25, among who are doctors, nurses, kitchen and cleaning personnel.
The majority of elderly residents suffer from arthritis, back pain, and other debilitating physical conditions which require care.
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