Who we are:
We are a growing
project working for the economic and social development of the less privileged
communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Approximately
90% of the population in Puerto Inca lives without access to basic needs such
as, running water, sewage and paved roads. However, Puerto Inca, has the
potential to be a touristic province. We believe that creating an infrastructure
for sustainable ecotourism can help to develop these communities. For this
reason, we started this project in June 2018, putting a lot of our hearts and
energy into it.
What we do? – Mission & Vision
We focus on education,
environment, ecotourism and cultural exchange. We believe that working together
with these communities in developing different skills for its people and
creating new job opportunities, not only will help to reduce poverty but to
reduce activities that are damaging the environment such as, logging and gold
mining with strong contaminating chemicals. We want to give opportunities to the community
to change and care for their environment like having other ways to earn money
instead of destroying the Amazon rainforest.
Protecting the Amazon
should be a global commitment because of its incalculable biological and
ecological value.
Where we work?
We are situated in Puerto Inca, Huanuco, Peru. Puerto
Inca is the largest of
eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region. It is a Province as
well as a district. It is
located in the central Amazon of Peru at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level. It
is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. This province is also home of different
indigenous communities such as, the ethnicities Ashaninka, Yanesha and
Shipibo-Cacataibo. An Austrian-German Community can also be found in Puerto
Inca.
Puerto Inca is a very
peaceful place. Visitors can walk around the village at any time without any
problem.
Goals:
One of our mid-term
goals is to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children by
creating a safe environment for healthy physical, social, and emotional
development. We want to encourage a passion and respect for the natural world
to help transition eager young minds into caring, socially-conscious global
citizens. Through a connection with nature, we can nurture a better
understanding of the environment whilst improving their interpersonal skills
with one another and other adults.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for
motivated people who are not only eager to teach others but who are willing together
with the students to look at different perspectives, finding solutions, trying
new things and developing ideas in a team. Especially for “our Kids Explorer”
and “Teaching English” programs we would like volunteers to independently run
short workshops. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who have an interest
in different topics such as arts and crafts, music and drama, environment
protection, DIY and repair workshops, animals, plants or taking photos and
making videos and enthusiastically pass on their personal passion. All volunteers are role models for their home
culture, their behavior and their way of problem solutions. We would like
volunteers to keep this in mind and also to not judge other ways of thinking
and acting, instead using open and critical discussions.
Why choose us?
By volunteering with us, you get a unique chance to experience the
stunning natural diversity and experience the beautiful local culture beyond a
busy tourist industry. At the same time, you will help us to achieve our goal
in giving back to our local community. We co-operate with a range of local
people. Therefore, all booking fees go either straight to people in our
community such as, farmers, taxi and tuc tuc drivers, hostels, restaurants,
groceries, boat and tour guides, artisans, etc.
You will also help to cover the expenses of our project.
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