2017 at Rights & Resistance
from 1,426€
Outstanding 5
(26)
Rights & Resistance
2 - 2 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 5
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Outstanding 5 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
2 - 2 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Below average response rate
Highlights
- Take a tour of Guatemala City with the activists of HIJOS and see the county’s tumultuous history painted on the walls.
- Get your hands dirty and learn to grow ancient superfoods with the refugee community of Pacux.
- Journey to the remote shores of the Rio Negro, where a determined group of Maya Achi are rebuilding their livelihoods in the shadow of the civil war and Chixoy Dam.
- Take an epic three-day trek through the Cuchumatanes while hearing personal accounts of Guatemala’s civil war from some of the people most affected by it.
- Visit the Tzutujil community of San Juan La Laguna and see the many shapes, sizes and colours of resistance on display around Lake Atitlán.
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Trek through Guatemala and learn about its human rights struggles and meet its many faces of resistance.
Inside one of the world’s original Banana Republics, ancient pyramids, rolling hills and sacred lakes conceal bitter fruit. To understand why, we’ll truck, trek and tuktuk our way around Guatemala, learn about its human rights struggles and meet its many faces of resistance. From powerful street ...
Typical day
Day 1-2: Orientation in Guatemala City
We will begin our adventure in Guatemala's big and bustling capital of Guatemala City. We'll get acclimatized to the sights, smells, sounds, and stories of the country. We'll explore the city's historical centre on foot, visiting the National Palace where 10,000 ...
Free-time activities
When we aren’t learning and working with our incredible grassroots partners, we have planned all kinds of fun activities and excursions to integrate ourselves in the local culture. We have also scheduled plenty of time for you to explore your own interests.
Some examples of activities:
- Hike ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
July 9 - July 22, 2023
Availability
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Program fees
2 weeks
1,426€
Average fees
713€/week
Meet your organization
Operation Groundswell
Outstanding 5
(26 reviews)
Agency - founded in 2016
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Coordinated by
Evelyn
About the project
We go backpacking with a purpose! Our programs combine cross-cultural dialogue, critical learning, community service, and of course, travel and adventure!
26 reviews · 5
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