Semillas Life

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6

Years in business

Working for the economic and social development of the less privileged communities in the Peruvian Amazon.

Who we are:

 

We are a growing project working for the economic and social development of the less privileged communities in the Peruvian Amazon.  Approximately 90% of the population in Puerto Inca lives without access to basic needs such as, running water, sewage and paved roads. However, Puerto ...

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Who we are:

 

We are a growing project working for the economic and social development of the less privileged communities in the Peruvian Amazon.  Approximately 90% of the population in Puerto Inca lives without access to basic needs such as, running water, sewage and paved roads. However, Puerto Inca, has the potential to be a touristic province. We believe that creating an infrastructure for sustainable ecotourism can help to develop these communities. For this reason, we started this project in June 2018, putting a lot of our hearts and energy into it.

 

What we do? – Mission & Vision

 

We focus on education, environment, ecotourism and cultural exchange. We believe that working together with these communities in developing different skills for its people and creating new job opportunities, not only will help to reduce poverty but to reduce activities that are damaging the environment such as, logging and gold mining with strong contaminating chemicals.  We want to give opportunities to the community to change and care for their environment like having other ways to earn money instead of destroying the Amazon rainforest.

Protecting the Amazon should be a global commitment because of its incalculable biological and ecological value.

 

Where we work?

 

We are situated in Puerto Inca, Huanuco, Peru. Puerto Inca is the largest of eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region. It is a Province as well as a district. It is located in the central Amazon of Peru at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level. It is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. This province is also home of different indigenous communities such as, the ethnicities Ashaninka, Yanesha and Shipibo-Cacataibo. An Austrian-German Community can also be found in Puerto Inca.

Puerto Inca is a very peaceful place. Visitors can walk around the village at any time without any problem.

 

Goals:

 

One of our mid-term goals is to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children by creating a safe environment for healthy physical, social, and emotional development. We want to encourage a passion and respect for the natural world to help transition eager young minds into caring, socially-conscious global citizens. Through a connection with nature, we can nurture a better understanding of the environment whilst improving their interpersonal skills with one another and other adults.

 

Who are we looking for?

 

We are looking for motivated people who are not only eager to teach others but who are willing together with the students to look at different perspectives, finding solutions, trying new things and developing ideas in a team. Especially for “our Kids Explorer” and “Teaching English” programs we would like volunteers to independently run short workshops. Therefore we are looking for volunteers who have an interest in different topics such as arts and crafts, music and drama, environment protection, DIY and repair workshops, animals, plants or taking photos and making videos and enthusiastically pass on their personal passion.  All volunteers are role models for their home culture, their behavior and their way of problem solutions. We would like volunteers to keep this in mind and also to not judge other ways of thinking and acting, instead using open and critical discussions.

 

Why choose us?

By volunteering with us, you get a unique chance to experience the stunning natural diversity and experience the beautiful local culture beyond a busy tourist industry. At the same time, you will help us to achieve our goal in giving back to our local community. We co-operate with a range of local people. Therefore, all booking fees go either straight to people in our community such as, farmers, taxi and tuc tuc drivers, hostels, restaurants, groceries, boat and tour guides, artisans, etc.  You will also help to cover the expenses of our project.


Contact Person

Christian Navarro

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Semillas Life reviews

Rocío Bergero rating5.0

2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

Our experience in Puerto Inca was incredible!! From the beginning Christian kept in communication with us, answering all our doubts before traveling there. And during our stay he was always attentive to making us feel at home! The project that he is carrying out is very nice and interesting, it ...
I can say that part the Amazon had the best experience for me, with camping, challenging, our conversations with other volunteers, do funny stuff, swimming in a river, fishing, joining to party in a village, and the most important thing was working with lovely local kids, playing with them to help ...
Anne Poenisch rating4.8

2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

During my journey to Peru I volunteered for Semillas Life. I really liked the idea to not only teach English to local kids and adults, but beyond that to teach an appreciative approach to nature. Only what you love you will protect. While traveling through Peru, I experienced how important the goal ...
Martha Crivello rating4.8

2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

An amazing place. Such a great experience, such a pleasure to get to know the children, they are all lovely and really keen to learn which makes teaching easier. Lots of things to do nearby when not working, can take weekend trips also, when I was there we went camping in the jungle near the ...
Georgia Howitt-Sutton rating4.6

2019 at Teaching English In The Peruvian Amazon

We really loved our time teaching in Puerto Inca! All of the kids were so eager and enthusiastic to learn and everyone in the village was very welcoming to us. We got to know a lot of people and would definitely consider going back. We spent three months in Peru in total and we would definitely say ...

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Good Health And Well-Being
  • Quality Education
  • Decent Work And Economic Growth
  • Life On Land