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. 

Ecuador

• Project: Summer Camps with indigenous children, Saraguro

• Date:  July and August 2011

• Availability: 10 places each month

• Cost:  July 2186 €uros / August 2486 €uros

Summer Camps with indigenous children of Saraguro The Kawsay Foundation is an organisation concerned with social action. The services they offer are dedicated to the community to improve the lives of the indigenous and mestizo populations in Saraguro. They promote social development through the strengthening of intercultural education, family, community health and promoting social rights. The volunteer group will launch and organise summer camps in several indigenous communities in Saraguro, to provide the children in the communities with alternative entertainment and healthy activities.  The sessions will run throughout the day and at the weekend. In addition, the volunteers will work collecting and delivering school supplies.

Included in the price

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

Not included in the price

• Travel costs to Spain
• Personal spending money