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We are a small NGO based in Ecuador South America, we have work in 3 main areas: a) support of amazon indigenous peoples territorial rights b) building of bamboo homes for victims of the past 2016 earthquake and for families in extreme poverty and vulnerability and c) we support the practice of basketball in a small fishermen village called Tonchigue to help kids keep away from drug abuse and provided them with support in their education.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkLanguage practiceHelp with Computers/ InternetTeachingUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The place of our project is the fishermen town of Tonchigue on the coast of Ecuador, Tonchigue has about 5000 people and their main activity is fishing. Tonchuigue has a beautiful beach and all year tropical weather with an average temperature of 27C˚ or 87F˚.
Our place offers a unique opportunity to spend time next to a tropical beach, learn Spanish, learn about the local fishermen culture and spend time with young people who want to grow in a healthy way, play basketball, soccer and probably surf and dive.
We offer accommodation in a nearby nice hotel with internet connection, swimming pool and large lush gardens.
The opportunity to visit Ecuador, a small Country with an incredible diversity of mountains, volcanoes, jungles, and beaches.Help
We need an English teacher to teach English to the kids of a town’s basketball team ages from 10 to 18. Ideally but not mandatorily, someone experienced in Basketball training who can also help along with the actual coach and show him other skills and methods of training.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
Accommodation will mainly happen in a near by hotel that counts with large lush gardens, swimming pool, and comfortable rooms, We will also provide space to stay at the outskirts of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, a city of 2 million.
We will provide 3 meals a day on working days and on each site Working days are monday through friday .What else ...
Ecuador is a land of rich cultural and historical attractions, all set within a backdrop of natural wonders, with landscapes that range between lush, tropical rainforests and glaciated volcanoes. Whether exploring the exquisite churches of the nation’s capital, Quito, or whether whitewater rafting down pristine tributaries of the great river Amazon, visitors to the nation that straddles the Earth’s equator will come away with great travel memories.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week