UC Berkeley Panama Summer Break 2016


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: May 15, 2016 11:00 PM
End Date: May 30, 2016 11:00 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 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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$39,710.00

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in donations needed to reach the Initiative Goal


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Adele Wallrich

Passionate about: Being a Cal student, playing piano, listening to jazz, traveling, buying secondhand books, DOGS!
Kely Cortes donated $1 3122 days ago
Michael Jiang donated $25 3122 days ago
Margeret McKee donated $700 3122 days ago
Activity details were updated 3123 days ago
Karyn A Kurland donated $50 3124 days ago

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