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In the Alto Uruguay region, and specifically in the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve, this is the first project planned and executed by a woman entrepreneur, Elizabeth , which implies an innovation in a patriarchal territory.
The main characteristic of the project is the combination of theory and practice in the field of economic planning, resulting in an experimental model of sustainable practices. Among the main projects carried out, the following can be mentioned:
- Bioarquitectura Project: the IR studio realised a model of an innovative ecohostel format, including the pilot construction of a 200 m2 green roof on a wooden structure. This was carried out with the advice of Prof. Gernot Minke from Germany, on the occasion of the Green Roof experiential workshop held in the Commune (May 2012) in its inaugural phase.
- Community Native Plant Nursery Project: initially supported by UNDP in 2014/16. The plants are raised from seed or by collecting seedlings in the bush, a task entirely carried out by women. This pilot experience is being expanded as a network through joint work with rural schools in the region.
- Non-formal Community Education Centre Project: within the framework of the UNDP project, the construction of a 120 m2 maloca (community house) was completed, where different activities related to environmental education are carried out through practices, workshops, exchange of knowledge and meetings on different disciplines: agroecology, economy, habitat and environment, rural entrepreneurship and empowerment of rural women.
- Project for the installation of a prototype micro-hydro turbine for electricity production in the Yabotí Biosphere Reserve: this project received financial support from the Ministry of Science and the local community. A demand for electricity was identified in Paraje Mbiguá, Colonia Pepirí, where the public grid does not reach. In order to provide electricity to the Aula Satélite Escuela de Frontera 618 and the local community, the technical team from the Faculty of Engineering Oberá (UNaM), from the Department of Engineering and Technological Research (UNLaM) together with Grupo Energías Renovables Misiones, identified an optimal site to implement the microturbine in the Trigeño stream, a few meters from the coastal Route 2. Unfortunately, from 2019 to the present, the stream was left without water and the experience was interrupted.
- Narrative project: my professional training as an economist oriented towards project formulation and entrepreneurship was nurtured by the experiential exercise described in the book "Ma, qué es una economista? Narraciones sobre economía, proyectos y emprendimientos" (Ed. Keremos Kultura, 2017). And, subsequently, the book "Ficciones de la Economía" which recounts the experience of self-management in Eden (Germany) and questions different themes of the economy in order to demystify and criticise inherited concepts (Ed. Keremos Kultura, 2021).
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- Ecohostel Educational Trips Project: the space proposes to connect visitors with the land, the jungle, its rivers and streams in an environment designed for coexistence and learning. It only works with groups of up to 60 people and has all the necessary comforts for the stay.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about plants, medicines, green roofs, renewable energy, economics for the transition, local culture, distillation of essential oils, orchards, reforestation in schools
Aprender sobre plantas, medicinas, techos verdes, energía renovable, economía para la transición, cultura local, destilación de aceites esenciales, huerta, reforestación en escuelas
Help
Depending on the season, he helps in the maintenance of the house, orchard and garden (excluding the summer when these activities are suspended). Teachers are accepted who can give talks and training to rural schools on different topics (sustainability, gender and rurality, nutrition and natural medicines, etc.). Also exchange and practice of languages,
Dependiendo de la época, ayuda en el mantenimiento de la casa, huerta y jardín (excluido el verano donde se suspenden esas actividades). Se aceptan docentes que puedan brindar charlas y capacitaciones a escuelas rurales sobre distintos temas (sostenibilidad, género y ruralidad, nutrición y medicinas naturales, etc). También intercambio y práctica de idiomas,
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
English: Beginner
Accommodation
A bedroom in the maloca is offered for one person that has all the necessary services. Accommodation is offered without meals, which are left to the volunteer, but we do share ingredients with our visitors.
Se ofrece un dormitorio en la maloca para una persona que cuenta con todos los servicios necesarios. Se ofrece hospedaje sin manutención de comidas, las que quedan a cargo del voluntario, pero sí compartimos ingredientes con nuestros visitantes.
What else ...
In the area there are streams, jungle and 30 km away are the Moconá waterfalls. The monument is the nature that is still available. Transportation is very bad and there are few services. The closest shops are 30 km away, in El Soberbio
En la zona hay arroyos, selva y a 30 km están los saltos del Moconá. El monumento es la naturaleza que todavía queda disponible. El transporte es muy malo y hay pocos servicios. Los comercios más próximos se encuentran a 30 KM de distancia, en El Soberbio
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
la calidad de la conexión es bastante imprevisible e irregular.... hay cortes de luz a menudo, eso también complica la accesibilidad
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Máximo 3 horas al día 5 días a la semana
