Short-Term Community Projects
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Community Work in the Jungle: Chinimp Tuna
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Project Description
The work in the community of Chico Copataza focuses on helping a native Kichwa family who wishes to maintain its culture and traditions. The Chumapi – Siguango family includes the father, a native Shuar, his wife who is a native Kichwa, and their 9 children.
Chico Copataza is situated in the province of Pastaza. The community is located approximately 25 km (one hour and 45 minutes by bus) from the town of Puyo. There is electricity but no running water in the community. The water must be fetched from a river near the volunteer house and must be boiled before consumption.
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Community Work in the Andes: Kariyaku
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Project Description
Children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years attend the nursery. We have 30 infants. Five people work in the nursery: three teachers, a cleaner, and a project coordinator. The volunteer will have the opportunity to practice his/her language skills and work in a pleasant environment with committed people in the field of education.
The project offers varying areas of work. The main objective is to help local people escape extreme poverty. Ongoing research into means of funding is essential to meet project costs.
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