Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Why volunteer? Why Colombia?
Hello, my name is Maxim Berdugo and I am an ICYE volunteer from Austria. I started my voluntary service at 18 years of age and just recently turned 19. I live in the beautiful city of Vienna where I graduated school in May of 2023. In my free time I like to play guitar as…
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Fundación la Luz
[:en]We are a private, non-profit Institution providing Health Services – Rehabilitation Center, with more than 27 years of successful experience in the treatment of young people and adults. We offer real and integral solutions, of high quality, both in the prevention phase, as well as in the therapeutic intervention to the population that wishes to…
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Fundación Zoocriadero de Mariposas Andoke
[:en]Andoke is a biospace recognized as a Science Center by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. In our natural setting we design and implement environmental education programs, conservation of natural and cultural heritage, and nature tourism.[:es]Andoke es un bioespacio reconocido como Centro Científico por el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación. En nuestro entorno…
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Fundación Escuelas de Paz
[:en]We are a non-profit organization, with 20 years of experience, formed with the aim of contributing to the construction of peace in Colombia, from the development of actions that promote the organization, participation and empowerment of different actors, especially boys, girls, young men and women, as well as teachers and other leaders, in the exercise…
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Fundación Procrear
[:en]Fundación Procrear works as a “community house” with the aim of providing support needed for the different parts of the local population. The aim of the work with children and teenagers is promoting citizenship and peace and preventing drug abuse. The work with the homeless population and girls working in prostitution aims to reduce the…
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Why international volunteering can change your life? part 1
Catalina Marín CEO of Icye Colombia and volunteer in Hungary (2012-2013), United Kingdom (2009-2010). I was recently wondering how my life had changed since I first heard the word “volunteering”. I remember I was still in high school and was told that performing “social service” was a requirement for my degree. I opted to give…
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Fundación de la Santa Cruz
[:en]To prepare the children and adolescents, both in their personal development and professional skills. Raise the children to be responsible and independent. The Project “Lifestyle – responsibility + decision” strives to prepare the teenagers of the foundation as human beings and professionals after their life in the foundation.[:es]Preparar a los niños y adolescentes, tanto en…
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Institución Educativa Santa Rosa
[:en]IED Santa Rosa is a rural public school located 20 minutes away from Popayan, the main city of this region. They have students of all ages, from preschool to high school. They also have a lot of different projects running besides the academic classes.[:es]IED Santa Rosa es una escuela pública rural ubicada a 20 minutos…
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Talento 21
[:en]We are a non-profit organization with an educational offer for public and private sector that require a proposal in alternative pedagogies, flexible models, strategies and didactics, to strengthen the teaching and learning processes, in order to restore the fundamental right to receive a quality education.[:es]Somos una organización sin ánimo de lucro con una oferta educativa…
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Colegio Campestre ICAL
[:en]The project is a school center for approximately 250 children promoting education and rehabilitation of deaf and hearing impaired children, but also children with various disabilities as well as hearing-healthy children. Most of the pupils come from socially deprived families.[:es]El proyecto es un centro escolar para unos 250 niños que promueve la educación y rehabilitación…
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