from 1,881€
Outstanding 5
(26)
Sustainable Agriculture in the Andes
1 - 1 weeks
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Age 18 - 50+
Outstanding 5
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Below average response rate
Outstanding 5 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 1 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Below average response rate
Highlights
- Work on an organic farm in the altiplano and get a crash course in sustainable agriculture and plant-based medicine from the Ccapa family.
- Wander the beautiful cobblestone streets of Cusco and immerse in the flavours and rythmes of this distinctly Peruvian city.
- Hike into the Andes to see pre-Incan wall paintings, hear local stories of the Inca and find hidden mountain lakes!
- Meet the activists from Derechos Humanos Sin Fronteras and dig into the impacts of international mining for local communities.
- Make memories you will never forget and lifelong friends
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
We’ll work on innovative community initiatives and see how indigenous communities in an ancient valley are tackling a variety of modern challenges.
Best known as the home of Machu Pichu and the cradle of the Incan empire, the Sacred Valley contains a lot more than just relics from Peru’s past. From ancient ruins to modern cities and innovative highland farms, we’ll travel to Cusco’s lesser-known nooks and crannies and experience diverse ...
Typical day
Program itinerary:
* This is a preliminary itinerary. The final itinerary may change a little based on the needs of our partners and new opportunities which present themselves. This should give you a really good idea of what the program will look and feel like.
Day 1: Orientation in Cusco
We begin our ...
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:
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Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
- AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
- OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 15, 2023
- NOVEMBER 4 - NOVEMBER 12, 2023
- FEBRUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 25, 2024
- MARCH 2 - MARCH 10, 2024
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Program fees
1 week 2 days
1,881€
Average fees
1,463€/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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