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Help us develop art and science workshops in an Amazonian Kichwa community near Tena, Ecuador

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    This is an art and science school located in the rural Kichwa community of San Salvador, in the Muyuna parish of Tena, Ecuador. The site is situated in the rainforest—at the gateway to the Amazon—featuring crystal-clear rivers and rich biodiversity. We run an ongoing school program for children and young people, offering activities such as painting, dance, and singing.
    The community school facilities include a residence, two classrooms, a traditional hut, a sports court, and vegetable gardens.

    Within the community, there are family *chakras* (traditional agroforestry plots) producing crops such as *chonta* palm fruit, plantains, cassava, peanuts, cacao, coffee, and charcoal.

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    Este es una escuela de arte y ciencia ubicada en la comunidad rural kichua de San Salvador, en la parroquia Muyuna de la ciudad de Tena, en Ecuador. El sitio es un lugar de la selva tropical, donde inicia la Amazonía, con ríos de agua cristalina y muchas biodiversidad. Tenemos una escuela permanente con niños y jóvenes para practicar pintura, baile y canto.
    En la escuela de la comunidad disponemos de 1 vivienda, 2 aulas, 1 choza, 1 cancha, huertos. En la comunidad tenemos chakras familiares con producción de chonta, plátano, yuca, maní, cacao, café, carbón,...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
  • Interests

    Interests

    Photography
    Music
    Gardening
    History
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Performing arts
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Charity work
    Technology
    Movies & TV
    Culture
    Farming
    Camping
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Nature
    Water sports
    Cycling
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We hope visitors can contribute their knowledge to the community's cultural development in the fields of arts and sciences; we do not engage with matters of ideology, religion, or politics.
    The community can share the way of life and culture of the Amazonian Kichwa peoples, covering areas such as language, cuisine, agriculture, traditional remedies, dance, customs, and beliefs.
    Workshops with the community would allow visitors to learn about the reality of the Amazonian Kichwa peoples and the biodiversity of their environment; likewise, the presence of visitors would serve as a tremendous source of motivation for community members.

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    Esperamos que los visitantes puedan aportar con conocimientos para el desarrollo cultural de la comunidad en los ámbitos de las artes y las ciencias, no trabajamos en ámbitos de ideologías, religión y política.
    La comunidad podrá enseñar la forma de vida y cultura de los pueblos kichuas amazónicos, en los siguientes ámbitos: los idiomas, la gastronomía, la agricultura, los remedios, los bailes, las costumbres y las creencias.
    Los talleres con la comunidad permitirían que los visitantes puedan conocer la realidad de los pueblos kichuas de la Amazonía, así como la biodiversidad del entorno que habitan, del mismo modo la presencia de los visitantes significaría una inmensa motivación para los miembros de la comunidad.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need visitors who can help with the group of children and young people, leading arts and science workshops as a contribution to the community's cultural development. No physical labor is required other than tending the school gardens and preparing food.

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    Necesitamos visitantes que puedan trabajar con el grupo de niños y jóvenes desarrollando talleres de artes y ciencia, como aporte al desarrollo cultural de la comunidad. No se necesitan realizar trabajos físico aparte del cuidado de las huertas de escuela y la preparación de los alimentos.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Los visitantes podrían aprender español y kichua de la Amazonía.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A private home that was once part of the community school has been renovated for visitors. Meals can be prepared by the visitors themselves or in collaboration with local families.

    We offer great flexibility regarding dining: visitors can share lunch with local families or be provided with local ingredients to prepare breakfast and snacks to their own liking. We can make arrangements based on individual preferences and the size of the group.

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    Se ha renovado para los visitantes una vivienda particular que formó parte de la escuela de la comunidad. Las comidas pueden ser preparadas por los propios visitantes, o también podrían ser preparadas con las familias de la comunidad.

    Podemos ser muy flexibles con la alimentación, pudiéndose compartir el almuerzo con las familias al medio día, y también proveerlos de los productos de la localidad para que puedan prepararse el desayuno y merienda a su gusto. Nos podemos organizar en función del gusto de cada persona y del número de visitantes.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The community is located 10 minutes from the city of Tena by car, and even closer are free river swimming areas, as well as Ikiam University, which has a library and regularly offers science courses and workshops. It is important to avoid the use of any type of drugs in the community.

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    La comunidad se encuentra 10 minutos de la ciudad de Tena, en vehículo, y más cerca aún se encuentran balearios en río gratuitos, así como la universidad Ikiam, donde hay biblioteca y se dictan cursos y talleres de ciencias regularmente. Es importante evitar el consumo de cualquier tipo de drogas en la comunidad.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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