The project is based in the community called “La Esperanza de Azama” located 5 kilometers outside the town Otavalo, well known for the handicraft markets, and only one and a half hours away from Ecuador’s’ Capital, Quito. They require volunteers in two areas, educational and medical, as the community doesn’t have the sufficient funds or resources to employ teachers, doctors or nurses in order to help develop the community further.
This project is managed and run by a family with a non commercial idea. They are working with small local farmers in the process of converting conventional farms into Organic Agriculture in order to improve their quality of life and to stop the excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
The project people work with 4 communities located in and around Perucho, a small village (70 km north west of Quito, 90 minutes by bus). Volunteers can share experiences with farmers and help them to implement practical improvements in their land.
Yánez Pinzón N25-106 y Av. Colón, Quito, Ecuador, South America
Telfax (593-2) 2564488 - 2557749 - 2226544
info@ecuadorvolunteer.org www.ecuadorvolunteer.org
