Based in Arequipa, Peru, one of their missions is to give foreigners visiting Peru the opportunity to be involved in the true Peruvian experience.
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Mayan Families, helping the indigenous people of Guatemala
Mayan Families is a non-profit organization that provides assistance and opportunities to the indigenous people of Guatemala, in particular in the Lake Atitlan area, through education, community programs and construction.
Maya Pedal – Makers of Bicycle Powered Machines
Bike machines, or bicimáquinas, are powered by riding a stationary bike. Maya Pedal has invented some amazing uses for this technology using spare bicycle parts.
Fundación DELPIA
Supporting indigenous communities in the Amazon and Andes in Bolivia. Various programs include eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture and beekeeping.
Free and Low-Cost Volunteer Opportunities in South America
Directory of free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South America, Central America and Mexico. An excellent resource for those looking for legitimate volunteer opportunities with great advice in the FAQ page.
Volunteer Petén School of Natural Resource Management
School of Natural Resource Management Designed for high school aged students in the small community of San Andrés, Petén, in Guatemala, this new school is hoping to evolve into a formal school that provides quality education and prepare students for university. They have some interesting projects including building with recycled bottles and working on the [...]
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos
NPH provides orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children with an opportunity to end the cycle of poverty. They currently care for around 3,600 children. And over 16,000 have grown up through in their homes since NPH started in 1954.
La Isla Foundation
This organization is helping people in Nicaragua to deal with an unusual kidney disease epidemic and the widows of those who have died.
Witness For Peace
Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, nationwide grassroots organization that leads tours to poverty stricken areas of Latin America.
Our Little Roses Ministries
Our Little Roses Ministries is a shelter for homeless girls in Honduras. Founded in 1988, the shelter is home to over 70 girls. They have a bilingual school that teaches English to Hondurans and a Spanish immersion school.
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