Drake Ecuador February Break 2017


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Aug 4, 2016 12:47 PM
End Date: Feb 18, 2017 12:00 AM

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 5,000 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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Aila Richardson

Passionate about: In Equador we will be planting trees and collaborating with Spanish-speaking locals to refurbish the land and start new growth. Ecuador has one of the largest deforestation rates in South America, cau... [Read More]

Avalon Makuh

Passionate about: I am passionate about traveling the world and exploring new places, also broadening my knowledge base and cultural sensitivity. I hope to gain new insight into different parts of the world. No donatio... [Read More]

Bridget Bergman

Passionate about: I'm passionate about helping the community and giving back in all the ways I can, going to Ecuador and helping the community there will be a great opportunity for me. In Ecuador we will be working wit... [Read More]

Cyrus Thelin

Passionate about: Helping people and helping the environment and helping people help the environment and helping the environment help people.

Dahlia Siegel-Zigmund

Passionate about: I'm passionate about soccer, hiking, the environment, and making the world a better place
Laura Seligsohn donated $1 2838 days ago
Sarah A McLeod donated $234 2839 days ago
Lisa WIlliam Zigmund donated $50 2842 days ago
Cara donated $1 2855 days ago
Sierra Sabec donated $704 2860 days ago

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