Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
Why choose Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)?
Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) aims to help establish ecological sustainability and social stability in our host communities. We provide international education programs that support the education, conservation, and social development of isolated communities by assisting local institutions in sustainably handling the human-environmental intersection. Our nonprofit model finances con...
Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) aims to help establish ecological sustainability and social stability in our host communities. We provide international education programs that support the education, conservation, and social development of isolated communities by assisting local institutions in sustainably handling the human-environmental intersection. Our nonprofit model finances conservation of isolated and unique places of particular natural beauty or relevance by inviting our clients to participate in our preservation efforts. In other words, our core competency is educational travel financed, environmental sustainability. The contribution of the visitor may vary by topic and place from research, to service learning or volunteering -- all embedded in a sustainable trave...
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Memorable Experience in the Galapagos
by: Jim - United StatesProgram: Sustainable Farming & Urban Agriculture in GalapagosI was a volunteer for a few weeks at the giant tortoise breeding center on Isabella Island in the Galapagos--in a program that aims promote health populations of tortoises on the islands. I learned a lot and had a great time, and I recommend this experience to others who are looking to do overseas volunteer work for a good cause.
Dream island
by: Illya - SwitzerlandProgram: Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in GalapagosIsabela is an unspoilt paradise. Working with the giant tortoises was rewarding. I never imagined they ate so much !! Our accommodation in the volunteer house was excellent and the restaurants served tasty home made meals.
I would recommend this volunteer experience
by: BeauProgram: Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in GalapagosI would recommend this volunteer experience because you get to know the Galapagos and specially Isabela, in a whole different way and meet lovely people while doing so. Howere, for that you get thud insanely expensive so you must consider that you want to spend that money.
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Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to assist at the tortoise breeding center. You will be a member of the research and z...
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The farms of Isabela Island are working in greenhouses to optimize production year-round in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The h...
IOI plays a strategic role in supporting the conservation efforts of Isabela’s endemic flora. Volunteers on this project will have the opportunit...
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Katie Thompson
Interviewed in 2017
Katie grew up in the American Midwest, and went on to study biology at Oberlin College in Ohio. After graduation, she spent time working in Costa Rica...
Katie Thompson
Interviewed in 2017
What inspired you to travel abroad?
How did your passion for conservation come about?
Amanda Marie Lyons
Interviewed in 2017
Amanda grew up on Long Island, and went to University at the New York Institute of Technology, where she studied communication arts and TV production....
Amanda Marie Lyons
Interviewed in 2017
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