{"id":11,"date":"2023-10-27T08:19:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/184.72.130.92\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:20:55","slug":"inicio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/editingwp.icyecolombia.com\/en\/inicio\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":938,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry","has-media"],"acf":{"blog_text":"Our blog is a dynamic space where we share perspectives, experiences and knowledge in the hope of enriching your life and connecting with you in a more meaningful way. Join us on this fascinating journey through words...","contributors_title":"Sponsors and Donors","contributors_text":"We are proud to have the support and backing of our valuable sponsors. Through their contributions and strategic partnerships, we have strengthened our capacity to carry out meaningful and sustainable initiatives. These partners play a crucial role in achieving our goals, allowing us to advance our mission of making a positive impact in local communities and driving transformative experiences globally. Below, we introduce those who make our work possible and share our vision of building a more caring and compassionate world.","contributors_icon_1":994,"contributors_icon_text_1":"Contributor Brand","contributors_icon_2":995,"contributors_icon_text_2":"Contributor Brand","contributors_icon_3":"","contributors_icon_text_3":"Contributor Brand","contributors_icon_4":"","contributors_icon_text_4":"Contributor Brand","culture_img":1365,"culture_text":"Discover the Transformative Benefits of Social Volunteering:","culture_list_item_1":"Intercultural Experience","culture_list_item_text_1":"Immersing oneself in a new culture during volunteering provides an enriching intercultural experience, fostering global understanding and appreciation for diversity.","culture_list_item_2":"Development of Personal Skills","culture_list_item_text_2":"Participating in a social volunteering program provides the opportunity to develop personal skills such as empathy, patience, effective communication, flexibility, problem-solving ability, among others.","culture_list_item_3":"Acquisition of Work Experience","culture_list_item_text_3":"For those seeking to enter the job market, social volunteering can provide valuable experience that can stand out on a resume.","culture_list_item_4":"Building Networks","culture_list_item_text_4":"By connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and collaborating on social projects, valuable connections are established that can be beneficial personally and professionally.","culture_list_item_5":"Language Improvement","culture_list_item_text_5":"Participating in a volunteering program in an environment where a different language is spoken can help improve language skills in a practical and natural way.","culture_list_item_6":"Professional Growth","culture_list_item_text_6":"Social volunteering can contribute to professional growth by providing opportunities to acquire and refine specific skills related to the volunteer work area.","culture_list_item_7":"Self-confidence Development","culture_list_item_text_7":"Facing new challenges and overcoming obstacles during volunteering contributes to the development of self-confidence and resilience.","culture_list_item_8":"Social Awareness","culture_list_item_text_8":"Social volunteering fosters social awareness by addressing real problems and challenges, creating a greater understanding of social issues and promoting civic responsibility.","culture_list_item_9":"Memorable Experiences","culture_list_item_text_9":"The social volunteering program creates lasting memories and unforgettable experiences by living through unique and meaningful situations with other volunteers and community members.","intro_text":"Discover a unique experience that will change your life by participating in a social volunteering abroad. During your volunteering, you will work on social projects addressing various areas. This is your chance to make a valuable contribution and learn firsthand about the challenges and advancements of local communities.","participate_title_1":"Preliminary Information:","participate_text_1":"Sign up by clicking on the \"I want to participate<\/a>\" button. Download the program PDF and read it. Then, contact us via WhatsApp at +573107346918<\/a> or email at icyecol@icyecolombia.com<\/a>","participate_title_2":"Registration","participate_text_2":"To start your process, we require an initial payment of COP $100,000. Subsequently, we will ask you to complete some forms and send us the corresponding documents. 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It is also one of the committees of the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE), founded more than 70 years ago and based in Berlin, Germany. Over the years, we have provided the opportunity for young people, both Colombian and foreign, to immerse themselves in unique experiences through our various programmes. This ongoing commitment reflects our constant desire to enrich the lives of those who participate in our initiatives, thereby cementing a lasting connection between people of different cultures and nationalities.","trajectory_image":837,"trust_icon_1":26,"trust_icon_text_1":"ONU Peace Messengers","trust_icon_2":220,"trust_icon_text_2":"Unesco Member","trust_icon_3":219,"trust_icon_text_3":"Erasmus Funds +","trust_icon_4":218,"trust_icon_text_4":"CCIVS Coordinating Committee","event_text":"We welcome you to our exciting world of events, where our community comes together to inspire, learn and contribute to positive change. Our events are more than just gatherings; they are opportunities to conn...","faqs_text":"Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section, where we address the most common queries to provide you with clear and detailed information about our organisation and programmes.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHere you will find answers to your most common concerns, designed to provide the guidance you need and ensure you get the most out of your experience with us.<\/span>","faqs_question_1":"Why are there no fixed prices?","faqs_answer_1":"Because we have multiple locations around the world (over 40 countries), it is not possible to set a fixed price. The fee varies depending on country-specific living costs, the cost of participation of our partner offices, the duration of the programmes, etc","faqs_question_2":"Why is the visa fee not included?","faqs_answer_2":"As we are not an immigration authority, we cannot guarantee the favorable outcome of visa applications. 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