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We are an organization which promotes tourism in Colombia, in regions 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.
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, vulnerable and indigenous peoples.
Our activities:
- Free Walking Tour Popayan
- Spanish lessons
-Trekking Tour
-Peace and art tour
Our projects:
This is a project that aims to provide a life opportunities for victims of the Colombian armed conflict through tourism. With professional training in English and tourism guidance, our project inspire tourists by sharing their personal stories and a commitment to peacebuilding through street art and murals tours.
It is an initiative established to serve as a visitor centre attraction in Colombia. Here, tourists can learn about victims and former combatants’ stories and current projects. They can 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 space 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 them.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This cultural exchange is a different one. Is about being part of the peace moment that our country is living. It is about learning how people that were directly affected by the colombian armed conflict can re write their stories through tourism and languages. With us, you will learn how to be a peace promotor, helping a group of young leaders to improve and get new opportunities for their region, helping to heal the wounds of the conflict through activities and projects that can offer a different opportunity for life.
Help
We would love to have some volunteers that can help us with ideas to improve some areas of the NGO.
In the café we need help for decoration and day to day operation. Also we need help for digital marketing, all our social media to strengthen our activities and projects.
For our project we would like some help to practice english with our participants.
We will appreciate all kind of help that you can provide us! If you want more information, feel free to contact usLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We will offer you a stay in a private or shared room in Popayán or a place to stay with a local family . This will be an opportunity to also interact and immersed in the colombian culture. We will offer you a coffee based drink every day at our Café and a weekly 2 hour- Spanish class.
What else ...
As we are a NGO that promotes the tourism here, some of our activities include the free walking tour, free trekking tour, the free dancing lessons and also you can get spanish lessons with our Spanish School. You will be part of our great team and more that a volunteer you will be part of our family. The life here is very nice, everything is close, everything is cheap, the weather is around 18- 20 degrees. We have the best sunsets... Popayan is a magical place where you can have a lovely experience with us!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 h per week
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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
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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