Education, culture and community growth in Cuenca, Ecuador

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  We are an activist foundation based in Cuenca Ecuador that is dedicated to the empowerment and education of Afro-descendants in Latin America. We are part of a larger network of activist in Latin America.
  
  Our mission is to raise awareness of and provide assistance for the issues that Afro community faces. We also work to increase exposure of the products and services that they offer that often gets overlooked. We do this by offering resources, guidance, and a safe space for Black population to share experiences, learn from each other, and organize for collective action.
  
  We’re looking for volunteers to join us in various roles. Some tasks may include helping organize and facilitate workshops on Afro-history and culture for youth and adults, assisting in educational outreach efforts to promote understanding and visibility of the Black community, and help with English classes. We also would like people that have knowledge in research and writing of grants, and content creation, social media, and campaigns
  
  Some of the communities and placements you will be working with don't speak English. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a minimum of three weeks.
  
  Our team consist of local activist that live and work in the communities they represent. We have no paid staff.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Prática de idiomas

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Hotelaria/turismo

  Ajuda com computadores/internet
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  Interesses

  

  Cultura

  

  Idiomas

  

  História

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Caminhada
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Volunteers will experience the daily life and culture of Black Ecuadorians and will also be able to share their culture and knowledge with the locals. Volunteers will have the chance to be immersed in the daily life of the communities.
  
  Volunteers will get to understand the culture by being involved with marketing Afro businesses and partaking in language classes.
  
  Los voluntarios experimentarán la vida cotidiana y la cultura de los afroecuatorianos y también podrán compartir su cultura y conocimientos con los lugareños.
  
  Los voluntarios podrán comprender la cultura participando en la comercialización de negocios afro/negros y participando en clases de idiomas.

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  Instituição de caridade registrada

  Esse anfitrião é uma instituição de caridade registrada em seu país e está procurando voluntários para ajudar em seu(s) projeto(s).

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  Ajuda

  Volunteers will engage in meaningful interactions, with each experience offering unique opportunities depending on your placement, skills, and interests. 🤝🏾
  
  We're looking for assistance in the following areas:
  
  📚 Education & Culture
  -Assist in organizing workshops on Afro-history, identity, and cultural pride
  
  -Support educational outreach to raise awareness about Afro-descendant communities
  
  -Help teach or co-facilitate English classes for children and adults
  
  ✍️ Research & Development
  -Conduct research on Afro-Ecuadorian history, social issues, or community needs
  
  -Assist with grant writing and fundraising proposals
  
  -Help document projects and impact stories
  
  📢 Media & Communications
  -Create engaging content (photos and videos) about the community and projects
  
  -Manage social media accounts and awareness campaigns
  
  -Support digital outreach
  
  🌾 Community Support
  -Can also include participating in rural community projects (varies by season and need)
  
  -Help with day-to-day operations of the organization
  
  -Collaborate in team meetings and project planning

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  Bed in our dorm room is located in the centre, our rooftop has spectacular view of Cuenca and the Cajas mountains.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

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