El Terreno
El Terreno
Why choose El Terreno?
El Terreno is an Ecuadorian organization, based in Bolivar—one of Ecuador's smallest, poorest, and most ecologically diverse provinces. Communities in this province suffer from low education, health, economic and living standards, with hundreds of families relying primarily on conventional agriculture and livestock. In line with this, the organization aims to create opportunities for locals to ...
El Terreno is an Ecuadorian organization, based in Bolivar—one of Ecuador's smallest, poorest, and most ecologically diverse provinces. Communities in this province suffer from low education, health, economic and living standards, with hundreds of families relying primarily on conventional agriculture and livestock. In line with this, the organization aims to create opportunities for locals to learn and practice sustainable methods of developing and improving their economy while preserving their heritage. They bring together local Ecuadorians and other tourists across the globe to collaborate towards ecosystem regeneration, promote indigenous culture, propose employment opportunities, and provide a wide range of eco and community tourism experiences. El Terreno offers a variety of pr...
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El Terreno Reviews
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Amazing International Development Internship!
by: David Vellojin - CanadaProgram: Community Water Projects Internship in Rural EcuadorAfter finishing my third year of civil engineering in Canada I wanted to find an internship abroad, I had a focus on international development and I didn't want to go abroad to work with big international companies. This internship was perfect for me as it really highlighted the community aspect, working with local organizations and farmers was a great opportunity for me not only to explore aspects of my field but also to create connections and see the impact my work is making. Our mentor, Sebas...
Meaningful opportunity and amazing experience.!
by: Mei Ling Dekorne - United StatesProgram: Architecture & Sustainable Construction in Rural EcuadorOverall, I'm very grateful for my time in El Terrano. The program worked closely with the community, allowing you to really experience Ecuador and the local culture. It's clear that the program is aimed to give back to the community and help to improve the live's of those living there. Joshua was super supportive of the other interns and I. He closely listens to your goals, while also being able to offer you suggestions on what could make your involvement even more exciting. Joshua helped to org...
Beautiful experience in the Ecuadorian Andes!
by: Angela Mahoney - United StatesProgram: Social Enterprise Marketing, Finance, & MoreAs a “digital nomad”, I have worked remotely and traveled around. But I had a desire to try something different and use my professional skills to help a local organization, while also getting the opportunity to immerse myself in a local community. El Terreno was the perfect spot for volunteering my professional skills. I enjoyed the beautiful settings of Ecuador and meeting new people from around the world who came to intern and volunteer. The team at El Terreno was great to work with and ma...
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Joshua Holmes
Interviewed in 2022
Joshua traveled to Ecuador as backpacker in 2013 and fell in love with the people, culture, and landscape. After some time in the UK, he felt restless...
Joshua Holmes
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
After first living and working in Guaranda in 2017, I saw a hidden province with a richness of culture and biodiversity. I also saw a huge amount of social and environmental problems, as well as human potential.
Wilson Morales
Interviewed in 2022
Wilson, also known as Will, runs a personal and professional project called Linguistic Hause. He works on issues related to cultural and linguistic e...
Wilson Morales
Interviewed in 2022
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I am inspired by the opportunity. I have to meet people from various parts of the world and to be able to show through my experiences and knowledge something that is very meaningful to them.
Kamila Martinkova
Participated in 2022
Kamila is 27 years old. She is originally from Slovakia but lives in Prague, Czech Republic. Kamila studied geography and cartography. While studying ...
Kamila Martinkova
Participated in 2022
In general, I enjoy traveling around the world - keeping an open mind, getting inspiration, meeting different people, getting to know different traditions, cultures, and being amazed by beautiful views of nature in the different continents.
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