Lowell Ecuador Summer Break 2015


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Jun 2, 2015 12:00 AM
End Date: Jun 13, 2015 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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$38,091.00

of $51,700.00

in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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Aida Irving

Passionate about: Helping under privileged students and making a positive impact in the environment.

alexis picache

Passionate about: Saving the environment through positive and effective volunteering.

Anna Zimmern

Passionate about: Healing our environment and helping make the world a better place for animals and humans.... Mostly animals.
Eric Rapin donated $1,042 3460 days ago
Kelvin Chen donated $1,080 3466 days ago
rachel globalstudentembassy.org donated $0 3467 days ago
rachel globalstudentembassy.org donated $0 3467 days ago
Cristina S. Picache donated $55 3469 days ago

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