Las Lomas 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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Kailen Swain

Passionate about: Unicycling, eating, sleeping, running

Naomi Takeuchi

Passionate about: Playing violin, running, baking, spending time with family, and tree-hugging of course! C:

Victoria Sedar

Passionate about: Saving the planet and bunnies.
Shelley Hight donated $290 3915 days ago
Anonymous donated $109 3916 days ago
Kate Crigler donated $0 3918 days ago
Shelley Hight donated $150 3926 days ago
Shelley Hight donated $240 3934 days ago

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