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Intercultural Programs Overview

 

Join Hands with Tandana in Otavalo, Ecuador, or from anywhere in the world!


Go beyond your typical travel or volunteer experience on a "Trip with Intention" with us to highland Ecuador. These trips provide individuals and groups an exciting opportunity to connect with community members and contribute to their projects - all the while learning about the local Kichwa culture and enjoying the region’s majestic natural beauty. We also offer remote opportunities from the comfort of your own home to learn about Ecuador and Mali.

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Trips with Intention to Ecuador:

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January 27 - February 3, 2024


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July 22-29, 2024

 

Remote Opportunities:


Remote Connection


A variety of ways for your class, group, or club to connect online with Tandana

partners in Ecuador and Mali such as Cultural Activities, Speakers Bureau, and more.



"You will go home absolutely overwhelmed by what you saw, who you met, what you've learned, and how your heart has expanded. You will be inspired to exceed your own expectations of yourself." - Jim, volunteer from Montana

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Join Tandana on an adventure of a lifetime! We offer open-enrollment volunteer programs for adults or families as well as custom group volunteer programs for all ages. These trips bring together diverse individuals united by a desire to learn, grow, share, and contribute to the communities they visit. They provide opportunities to experience life in Ecuadorian communities; exchange ideas with locals of different perspectives, ages, and vocations; and give and receive joy.  


Did you know that your trip with Tandana is a net zero-emission trip? Click External link opens in new tab or windowhere for more details.


The results are in! After taking a brief post-program survey:


90% of respondents say that they would participate in a Tandana program again.

 

96% of respondents say that they would recommend a Tandana program to others.

 

97% of respondents say that they feel that this experience has helped them grow in a positive way.


Para tener una idea de cómo son nuestros viajes, mire este breve video...




Below you can read stories from our blog to get excited about your upcoming trip!


Sep
20

Listening, learning, and feeling useful again in Ecuador

This year, Hank Fincken, a long-time supporter of The Tandana Foundation, who usually teaches theater in the organization’s Summer School in Ecuador, had a new assignment: writing stories for The Tandana Foundation Blog. In the following post, he shares about his experience living and working in rural highland Ecuador. Español Français I am currently working -; Continue reading "Listening, learning, and feeling useful again in Ecuador"
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Aug
30

Something for everyone: Traveling to Ecuador for a family reunion with Tandana far exceeded our expectations

The following blog was written by Chelsea Rothert, who participated with her family in a Trip with Intention that was organized by The Tandana Foundation to Ecuador. Español Français We’ve just returned from a beautifully curated family reunion with The Tandana Foundation. Fourteen family members gathered in Ecuador, traveling from five different U.S. cities, to (tm); Continue reading "Something for everyone: Traveling to Ecuador for a family reunion with Tandana far exceeded our expectations"
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Aug
2

Why we wished we could stay forever on our trip to Ecuador

The students and teachers from Stephen T. Badin High School had the most incredible experience with The Tandana Foundation in Ecuador! Español Français We were able to spend the week fully immersed in Ecuadorian culture, preparing and sharing meals with community members, participating in the community’s mingas, and making many new friends. We all agree <; Continue reading "Why we wished we could stay forever on our trip to Ecuador"
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Jul
19

Go for it: Traveling to Ecuador was a life-changing experience

Groups from my high school, The Wellington School in Columbus, Ohio, have been going to Ecuador for many years on cultural exchange trips organized by The Tandana Foundation. Last school year, I made the choice to become a part of that legacy along with five other classmates. Español Français I had my doubts at first. -; Continue reading "Go for it: Traveling to Ecuador was a life-changing experience"
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Jul
12

Much more than a study abroad trip: Traveling to Ecuador with Tandana

Students and faculty from The Wellington School in Columbus Ohio recently returned from a trip to Ecuador with The Tandana Foundation. The following blog shares reflections from the trip. Español Français This past June, I had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador with a few of my classmates through The Tandana Foundation. I was originally 0/00; Continue reading "Much more than a study abroad trip: Traveling to Ecuador with Tandana"
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Jun
28

My trip to Ecuador: From uncertainty to mutual trust and partnership

The following blog was written by a student from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, about a week-long volunteer trip to Ecuador organized by The Tandana Foundation. The trip was led by Miami faculty members Juan Carlos Albarrán and Jenny Minier. Español Français There are certain things that you can only learn by doing, and that’s -; Continue reading "My trip to Ecuador: From uncertainty to mutual trust and partnership"
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Apr
26

Hard work and cooperation make us all winners: Lessons learned from teaching theatre in Otavalo

The Tandana Foundation has been great for me and great for the citizens and students of Otavalo Ecuador, too. This nonprofit organization is all about communication and service to others. This summer will be my eleventh trip to Otavalo, where I teach theater to indigenous rural junior high and high school students for four weeks. "; Continue reading "Hard work and cooperation make us all winners: Lessons learned from teaching theatre in Otavalo"
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