Introduction to Microprojects

In partnership with our colleagues at AIPC Pandora in Spain we can offer a selection of interesting Microprojects for volunteers.  These 3 week Microprojects take place in 12 different countries in South America, Asia and Africa in the months of July and August 2011.

Each project has space for 6-10 participants and are suitable for a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, training and education. 

These projects respond to local needs in the areas of education, health and environment. Pre-departure training (in Spanish) is provided by AIPC Pandora in Madrid over a weekend in June to ensure that participants have the skills needed to undertake and develop projects successfully. Cultural activities further enrich the experience of each participant. In many of the projects, volunteers are housed with local families. 

Brazil

• Project: Favela Parada do Lucas Microproject, Rio de Janeiro

• Date:  August 2011

• Availability: 10 places

• Cost:  2295 €uros

Favela Parada do Lucas Microproject. For young people life in the favelas of Rio isn’t easy. They face many disadvantages including a lack of educational leisure activities. CIACAC is a centre that aims to provide children and young people an educational space offering workshops related to citizenship and culture. Through this microproject of cooperation, our volunteers will set up a computer lab as well as managing and implementing cultural and educational workshops.

Included in the price

• Pre-departure training in Madrid
• Flights from Spain to Brazil
• Airport transfers in Brazil
• Food and host family accommodation
• Insurance

Not included in the price

• Travel costs to Spain
• Personal spending money