Experience first-hand this pretty much uncharted rural location near Bogotá and help in our sustainable project, Columbia

Description

I am an educator who works with small art and educational projects focusing on Video and Photography, and AfroBrasil and AfroColombian cultural manifestations. After growing up in the US, moved to Bahia, Brazil in 1999 and then to Colombia in 2007, and 3 years ago here to Guasca, to the country, to begin working on this Cultural project.

Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide dans une ferme
Aide avec des éco-projets
Aide à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Projets artistiques

Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

Travelers will have a chance to experience first-hand this pretty much uncharted rural location near Bogotá, Colombia and learn about region's environmental importance and difficulties; learn/share about organic farming, specifically cold-weather crops such as quinua, corn, potatoes, etc,; learn/share about bio construction methodology and materials; farm animal care, and different art expressions like Capoeira Angola!!, among others.

Aide

Different activities involved with new project involving permaculture, organic farming and gastronomy , bio construction, and art hub among others.

Langues parlées

English: Courant
Spanish: Courant
Portuguese: Courant

Hébergement

accommodation in existing houses, double occupancy per room.

Autres infos...

Guasca is about 45 Kms outside of Bogotá, about an hour bus-ride, transportation to and from the city by bus is very easy and economic ($2US), in the region you can explore old Muisca (indigenous group) hiking trails to see lagoons, volcanoes, hot springs, and many other outdoor activities, you can also try the local sport, Tejo, local gastronomy, horse back riding, sports fishing, and much more.

This is a laid back ,mainly farming community, most people work with cold-weather crops and the production of milk for its byproducts. This project is trying to bring options for locals and visitors to start thinking about and using alternative methods of construction and farming, as well as art alternatives as methods of expression.

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

Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

Plus de 2

Nombre d'heures attendues

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week