Acalanes Spring Break in Ecuador 2014


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Mar 29, 2014 12:00 AM
End Date: Apr 7, 2014 10:00 PM

TRAVEL.
Traveling with GSE involves everything from visiting a native bird sanctuary to hiking along Ecuador’s beautiful coastline. Students enjoy authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and collaborate on local projects with their international peers.

LEARN.
GSE uses hands-on service-learning projects and cultural exchanges to provide students with life changing learning opportunities. Students develop ecological literacy and participate in grassroots international relations while building crucial 21st century skills such as communication and collaboration.

IMPACT.
Each year during exchange programs, students plant 3,000 native trees in La Punta Gorda Preserve. Students also work along side their Ecuadorian peers at Fanny de Baird High School to further develop their school garden. The garden provides produce for the school community and offers an interactive education on local food systems and organic farming.

GROW.
Plants aren’t the only things that grow! International travel facilitates profound transformation for students. Students leave the trip with a better understanding of different cultures and people, inspiring them to become change makers and leaders in their own community.

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Elena Fromer

Passionate about: Community Service, Camp counseling, and Lacrosse

Jake Levy

Passionate about: I love to volunteer at Oakland Children\'s Hospital and give back to the community. I swim on varsity and I work at my local Hebrew School tutoring. Traveling is such a positive way to understand worl... [Read More]

Kathryn Nall

Passionate about: making an impact on the world by creating a more sustainable community and living style.

Kennedy Kim

Passionate about: People\'s happiness
Elena Fromer donated $500 3892 days ago
Nancy Sanders donated $375 3901 days ago
Debbie Levy donated $255 3906 days ago
Elena Fromer donated $800 3909 days ago
Mary Jane Otto donated $100 3913 days ago

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