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Description
We are a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Colombia which promotes sustainable tourism in the Cauca region, which has been previously affected by the armed conflict. Through activities and projects based on diversity and inclusion, we transform former war zones into cultural and gastronomic destinations for national and international tourists.
Additionally, we see sustainable tourism as a tool for peacebuilding and for socio-economic development in Colombia. For that reason all our activities and projects are both led by and are for young people, victims of the armed conflict, the LGBTIQ community, former combatants as well as vulnerable and indigenous peoples.
One ongoing activity is our peace center. Here, tourists can learn about victims and former combatants’ stories and current projects. We also offer language courses and English Conersation Club in the afternoons and Nights there. Our guests can also experience culture while enjoying drinks prepared with “coffee beans of peace” with the taste of reconciliation, development and harmony.
Some of the coffee plantations were established as a result of illegal crop replacement scheme as part of the peace agreement. This initiative provides opportunities for victims and former combatants, particularly women, who run their own coffee plantations. The women can showcase their products and crafts - and tourists can support the women by buying their products as souvenirs.
One of our projects aims at providing life opportunities for victims of the Colombian armed conflict through sustainable tourism. With professional training in English and tourism guidance, the tour guides inspire tourists by sharing their personal stories and a commitment to peacebuilding through street art and murals tours. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This cultural exchange is a different one. It is about being part of the peace movement that our country is living. It is about learning how people, that were directly affected by the colombian armed conflict, can rewrite their stories through tourism and languages.
With us, you will learn how to be a peace promotor, helping a group of Colombian people to improve and establish new opportunities for their home region.
You can contribute to help healing the wounds of the conflict through activities and projects that can offer a better opportunity for life. -
Help
-For our projects we always need some help to practice english with our participants. And if you love teaching your own mother tongue to highly motivated Colombians, this is the right place for you!
-We also welcome volunteers supporting our digital marketing and social media to strengthen our activities and projects.
We appreciate all kind of help and ideas to strengthen some areas of our NGO and implement them accordingly. Feel free to contact us! -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We will offer you a stay in a small private room next to our café or a place to stay with a local family in Popayán, depending on availability. This will be a also an unique opportunity to interact and immerse in colombian culture. Additionally, we will offer you a weekly one hour Spanish class, along with a delicious coffee based drink every day at our beauftiful café. And you can participate in our guided walking and hiking tours.
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What else ...
You will be part of our great team, some of whom work remotely. You will have the opportunity to work independently and enrich your tasks with your own ideas.
Life here is good: friendly people, everything is nearby, the lively costs are low. The average daily temperature is a pleasant 24 degrees. We have amazing sunrises and sunsets at the city's top mountain and lovely nature surroundings.
Popayán is a good place to stay, and where you can have an unique experience with us! -
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Her warm personality, positive attitude, and genuine interest in connecting with people made her a … read more
Her positive energy, kindness, and collaborative spirit made her a wonderful presence in our project. We truly appreciated … read more
The day I arrived happened to be the same day another volunteer did, so we got to spend the time I was there together. It was really nice because it made it so easy to go out and do things, but … read more
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Her warm personality, positive attitude, and genuine interest in connecting with people made her a … read more
Her positive energy, kindness, and collaborative spirit made her a wonderful presence in our project. We truly appreciated … read more
The day I arrived happened to be the same day another volunteer did, so we got to spend the time I was there together. It was really nice because it made it so easy to go out and do things, but … read more
What really made this experience … read more
They contributed valuable marketing and social media … read more
Popayán is a lovely historic "white" city and to be able to walk everywhere in the centre, where we were accommodated, was a great pleasure.
The locals that came in … read more
Darius consistently showed … read more
In terms of the cultural exchange experience: this is really the way to do it if you want to say you have been to Colombia and that you really got to know many locals and learn about the country.
Popayán is a great city too for people who want and … read more
We learned so much from the students about Popayán, Cauca, the history, and the ongoing projects for peace in the region. Popayán is a fun, active city with something for … read more
Popayán is FILLED with … read more
It was such a wonderful experience having a volunteer like Justine with us. Initially, we thought she would only stay for a month, but we were thrilled to see her enthusiasm and willingness to extend her time here and take on new challenges, like teaching French and participating in other activities. We truly enjoyed her energy, … read more
Mi tarea principal era ayudar a organizar las actividades de la noches en el café (principalmente conversaciones en inglés) e enseñar alemán. Pero también pude practicar mucho español. Además construí estanterías con otro voluntario y escribí una solicitud de premio para la organización. Hay … read more
