Cultural and agricultural experience with a bilingual Kichwa family in Guagua Sumaco, Ecuador

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  Description

  We are a Kichwa family project located in the Ecuadorian Amazon surrounded by jungle, rivers, caves and mountains.
  
  Our family works with tourism, agriculture and cultural exchange. We grow cacao, coffee, naranjilla, yuca and other tropical crops, and we also work with fish farming and traditional chakra agriculture.
  
  We are looking for friendly and respectful volunteers who would enjoy simple living, nature and family life in the Amazon.
  
  Volunteers may help with:
  
  * agriculture and gardening
  * cacao, coffee and naranjilla crops
  * fish farming
  * eco-tourism activities
  * cultural exchange and language practice
  
  We have good internet access and simple homemade food.
  
  We prefer volunteers who speak some Spanish and who are interested in learning about Kichwa culture and Amazonian life 😊

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Accueil / tourisme

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Mode et beauté

  

  Technologie

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Astronomie

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Langues

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Art et design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animaux

  

  Montagne

  

  Plage

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Welcome to a Kichwa family project in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Our family works in tourism, agriculture, and cultural exchange. Every morning, from 4 to 6 a.m., as a Kichwa family, we organize our day's activities: tending to crops like cacao, coffee, naranjilla, and yucca, and practicing fish farming. This routine is a vital part of our lives, and we want to share it with volunteers who enjoy nature, simple living, and Amazonian culture.Furthermore, June 13th is a special day in our community, when we celebrate the Wayusa Upina ceremony. On this day, we perform traditional rituals involving the offering of chili peppers, tobacco, and nettles, as part of our connection with Mother Earth. We are looking for volunteers who would like to experience this unique tradition with our family and learn about Kichwa culture and the customs of the rainforest.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for volunteers who enjoy nature, simple living and learning about Amazonian and Kichwa culture 🌿
  
  The help may include:
  
  * helping in the fields and gardens
  * helping with cacao, coffee and naranjilla crops
  * yuca gardens and traditional chakra farming
  * fish farming activities
  * helping around the family tourism project
  
  We also enjoy cultural and language exchange. We would love to practice English together while sharing Spanish, Kichwa culture and Amazonian traditions 😊
  
  Life here is simple, peaceful and connected with nature and family life.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I would love to take advantage of the language exchange to improve my English, as I'm at a beginner level. In return, I'd like to teach Kichwa, share my Amazonian culture, and our ancestral language. I believe it will be a very enriching experience for both of us, and we can learn from each other naturally and personally.
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  Hébergement

  In addition, I offer a cozy little wooden house where volunteers can rest, have privacy, and enjoy free Wi-Fi and direct contact with nature. It's a simple, clean space, very much like a family home.
  
  In our exchange program, we offer three meals a day, based on our family traditions and culture. In our community, we typically eat twice a day, but when possible, we prepare all three meals.
  
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  En nuestro intercambio, ofrecemos tres comidas diarias, basadas en la tradición de nuestra familia y en nuestra cultura. En nuestra comunidad, solemos comer dos veces al día, aunque cuando es posible, preparamos las tres comidas.

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  Autres infos...

  Furthermore, the Amazon region offers many beautiful places we can visit together. If you wish, as a tour guide, I can accompany you to explore other wonders of the province, from caves to crystal-clear rivers and hiking trails. These visits are optional and can be arranged according to your interests.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  I offer a private bedroom where digital nomads can relax after work. It's a comfortable and quiet space, ideal for one or two people, with direct internet access and a serene environment for working

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  I have a large outdoor area where campers and RV travelers can park or camp. It's a natural setting, perfect for those seeking to be close to the rainforest. I simply ask that you bring your own supplies, as we don't have water or sewage connections, but the environment is safe and peaceful.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Negro

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