Windsor Spring Break in Ecuador 2015


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Volunteer Activity Description

Start Date: Mar 28, 2015 12:00 AM
End Date: Apr 6, 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.

Beyond enjoying the abundance of beauty and biodiversity of Nicaragua, students cultivate leadership skills through the implementation of projects in collaboration with Nicaraguan leaders and students.

For more details please contact the group administrator.

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Celine Hogan

Passionate about: Dancing, helping teach students to dance, singing, helping others, and gardening.

Clara Maddison

Passionate about: Running, 4-H, and protecting the environment.

Colleen Logasa

Passionate about: life

Emily Eakins

Passionate about: Sustainable Agriculture Raising Goats 4-H and FFA My Pets
Debra Eakins donated $400 3551 days ago
Nithra Sperske donated $150 3551 days ago
Doug Van Deren donated $482 3560 days ago
Debra Eakins donated $400 3560 days ago
Anonymous donated $868 3560 days ago

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