New Projects

This week we highlight some new additions to GVN's projects. Check them out below and find full project details at each link on our website.

Machu Picchu 2013

We are excited to announce the release of the 2013 trek to Machu Picchu in Peru.  This is a fundraising trek that runs every second year and gives participants to opportunity to hike the Inca Trail to the ancient city of Machu Picchu and raise funds to support our partner’s Peruvian Promise program.

The Peruvian Promise Program is designed to develop the potential for leadership in girls aged 15-17 living in rural Peru through increased educational opportunities, the development of their sense of personal empowerment, and their ability to set and carry out short and long-term goals through the development and execution of service projects. The life-changing impact that this meaningful program has already had on these deserving young women is truly heart-warming and inspiring. By participating in Peruvian Promise, these girls are equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools they need to uplift themselves out of poverty and become leaders of their family, community, country.

This trek starts on 3rd August 2013 to 11th August 2013.

You can find details inlcuding an itinerary and to apply online at http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/peru/machu_picchu

The Peruvian Government issues a limited number of trekking permits and due to the popularity of the trek we encourage you to apply early and secure your spot to see this amazing part of the world. 

Guatemala

Two new projects have been added to our Guatemala program.  The Coffee Cooperative Program, volunteers will assist with the sustainable production of coffee in a coffee-farming community, in the Guatemalan highlands.

Volunteers may be involved with coffee-picking in the fields, roasting the beans and packaging the final product, alongside wider agricultural activities, such as helping in the nursery. As well as various agricultural activities, volunteers will also be involved in marketing of the coffee product to the wider market and with support of the community by helping in reforestation and possible construction projects.

The second new project is the Lake Clean Up and Conservation Program

In this project, volunteers will assist in preserving the lake's natural resources by raising awareness and educating the population on the proper use of the lake and its basin. The three main areas that volunteers will be involved in are environmental education, natural resources management and environmental cleanup.

You can see the details of these projects in the Read More sections at http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/guatemala

Ecuador

This program now has a variety of new projects located in 4 different areas of Ecuador.  

GVN has placed volunteers in conservation projects in Ecuador for the last 10 years.  

New projects include: 

• Childcare
• Teaching English 
• Medical placements

 

To check out these projects visit the Ecuador program page at http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ecuador