This program arises from the need to strengthen indigenous roots among the younger members of indigenous communities. During the learning process, the children are motivated by the exchange with a group of people from different customs and nationalities, which allows them to appreciate their traditions and language.
The cultural exchange and teaching project aim to promote participation and learning of values such as solidarity through effective participation spaces in the community, contributing to the sense of personal fulfilment and social responsibility of the people we live with.
The program’s goal is to empower young people, children, and adults with work and growth tools, strengthening their roots.
Activities:
Within the community, you will live and share with an Emberá-Wounaan family, where you should assist with daily school and community activities. Additionally, you will support the activities of the house where you will live and the multigrade school attended by 27 children aged between 5 and 12 years old:
– Support the teacher in conducting classes (as an assistant)
– English classes for young people and adults in the community
– Computer skills classes, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
– Support in preparing materials for teaching
– Cleaning of facilities
– Cleaning and gardening activities
– Depending on the river level, there might be fishing for personal consumption.
– Monitoring and accompanying workshops for children, youth, and community members
– Organizing school review classes (morning and afternoon)
– Creating and organizing educational games for children, youth, and community members.
Important: Many times, the volunteer is not an assistant but rather the teacher or facilitator of the project, so they must organize and create activities to fulfil the program.
LOCATION: Chagres
AVAILABILITY: Open from mid-March to November. Minimum duration: 3 weeks