BVBP 01
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROJECT
SHARING AND LEARNING “PALCA – JUNIN”
DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
The Project will let you to develop an approaching of experiential knowledge of rural life in the highlands of Peru. During the development of the project, volunteers will be in frequent contact with the geography and Andean demography, developing communal work with people from the community, children, youth and adults in typical community tasks.
OBJETIVE
Increase awareness of how they live the lifestyle of the Andean communities in Peru, living and sharing with these people understand much of the personal wealth of native Peruvian together with their cultural and geographical
ACTIVITIES:
- Construction of improved stoves, to improve the quality of life of poor families in the community.
- Working with young people in the business community Youth, producing yogurt, jam and caramel.
- To participate in daily tasks with families (sowing, harvesting, irrigation building houses, etc)
- To teach youth and children the language you speak (English, French among
Others).
- Participate in the improvement of the economic activities of the community (agriculture, irrigation systems, etc.).
Duration / number of volunteers.
No. Volunteers : 10
Date : 10 to 28 June 2013
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in a house in the community. It is important to mention that every volunteer should bring a sleeping bag and if it is possible an air bed and/or a rubber one.
Project costs:
€ 200 Euros This fee will cover the costs of lodging and food, as well as operational and administrative costs of the project