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Learn about and help with sustainable farming while preserving Shuar culture and traditions near Macas, Ecuador

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  2025 

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Welcome to our Shuar Cultural Heritage Farm, located in the lush, green province of Morona Santiago, Ecuador—a hidden gem nestled by jungle waterfalls and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon rainforest. Our unique farm invites international volunteers to be part of a project that blends sustainable agriculture, cultural preservation, with a special emphasis in people with Visual impairments.

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Karitative Arbeit
    Kunstprojekte
    Sprachpraxis
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Unterrichten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Videoaufnahmen
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Selbstentwicklung
    Kultur
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Architektur
    Kunst & Design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Natur
    Camping
    Gebirge
    Outdoor-Aktivitäten
    Wandern
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Traditional farming techniques passed down through generations.
    The cultural significance of natur in Shuar rituals and cuisine.
    Sustainable living practices that preserve both the forest and Shuar patrimony.
    Learning the Shuar Language and more

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    As a volunteer you'll contribute to the preservation of Shuar traditions while immersing yourself in our way of life. in your message please express the interest you are interested in contributing.

    1. Cultural Exchange

    Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Shuar people, learning their language, customs, and daily practices.

    Learn to prepare traditional Shuar meals like chicha de yuca and cacao-based recipes, deepening your understanding of their connection to food and community.

    Exchange your own skills or traditions with the Shuar family, creating a bridge of mutual learning and understanding.

    2. Work as a Farm Hand

    Assist with planting, harvesting, and weeding cacao, papa china, yucca, and other crops.
    Learn traditional Shuar farming techniques, including sustainable agroforestry methods that preserve the surrounding jungle ecosystem.
    Help maintain the farm's innovative, accessible design by ensuring pathways and tactile markers for visually impaired workers remain functional.
    Care for native and endemic species, helping to preserve the biodiversity and patrimony of the Amazon.
    Aquaculture for frog and clams.
    nurseries to keep spreading native seeds and plants.

    3. Documenting Cultural Evolution

    Support the farm’s efforts to preserve Shuar cultural heritage by documenting the evolution of their farming practices, traditions, and daily lives.
    Work on a photojournalism or video project, capturing the story of the farm and its people.
    Help create educational materials to share the Shuar culture with future volunteers and the global community.
    Collaborate with the Shuar family to develop a living archive of traditions, songs, and stories that celebrate their identity while adapting to modern challenges which are being lost to the next generation of youth.

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    A volunteer or volunteer couple who can document Legends and Lore , Stories and Mystic Tales of the Shuar Nation from a Community Elder who is 121 years of Age
    121 YEARS OF AGE

    This oral history , our community would like to turn in to an animated video in which the youth of the shuar community can reference as this generation passes on.

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    By joining us, you’ll not only assist with farming but also help document a living culture, ensuring that the traditions of the Shuar people continue to thrive for generations to come.

  • Sprachen

    Gesprochene Sprachen
    Spanisch: Fließend
    Shona: Fließend
    Englisch: Grundkenntnisse

    Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
    We offer language exchange for our native Shuar language , if interest is expressed , we can structure our curriculum so that you may learn along side in the info-centro in the local community.

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    While you’ll be surrounded by rainforest your stay will still include modern comforts:

    Private room: Each volunteer will have their own space to rest, recharge, and reflect after a day’s work.
    Comfortable bed: Sleep soundly with a proper mattress and fresh linens provided.
    Internet access: Stay connected to the world, whether you’re documenting your journey or keeping in touch with loved ones.

    Hammock area
    We will offer breakfast and lunch m-f , the volunteers are encouraged to explore over the weekend but are welcome to stay - we have many foods to harvest here also , they will not go hungry

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    Join us in preserving the traditions, biodiversity, and harmony of the Shuar way of life while enjoying the unique opportunity to stay in comfort amidst the awe-inspiring Amazon. Together, we can make a difference that lasts for generations.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Welcoming Enviornment

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

  • Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Dogs and Cats are welcome

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 963961529825

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