Hermanas de la Luna

Hermanas de la Luna was first started in 2009 by a group of women. They sought to promote fair tourism and develop community projects in the villages of San José and Las Cruces on the island of Ometepe, located in Lake Nicaragua.

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Hermanas de la Luna was first started in 2009 by a group of women. They sought to promote fair tourism and develop communities in the villages of San José and Las Cruces on the island of Ometepe, located in Lake Nicaragua. 
The island of Ometepe is considered to be the paradise of Nicaragua. Despite the tourism sector being quite developed, most locals live in precarious conditions and depend on the seasonal work of the fields.

Hermanas de la Luna seeks to support their community via several axes:

– Development of responsible tourism by welcoming volunteers to their homes. 
– Local capacity building through English classes provided by the volunteers. 
– Establishment of the various community initiatives

Project in progress today: construction of a community center.

The mission of the volunteers is structured around two axes of intervention.

  • Local capacity development through teaching English:
    • Animation of language courses in primary school
    • Organization of varied activities for children
  • Local development support with Hermanas de la Luna:
    • Support for design, implementation, and monitoring of community projects by Hermanas de la Luna.

Training: No particular professional profile, each volunteer will be able to bring his or her own skills to contribute to the mission.

Experience :  Having experience living in a country with different living conditions is beneficial for adapting to a new environment.

Languages: A good level of English is required. A basic Spanish is desirable for exchanges with the community.

Qualities required: Strong initiative and proactivity, but also patience! Sensitivity to Animation activities with children Ability to adapté to different living Circumstances of Listening Ability and understanding of cultural Reviews Reviews Reviews Reviews another



  • Ometepe, Nicaragua
Conditions

Duration :
1 Month Minimum

Localisation :
Ometepe, Nicaragua

Accommodation :
Homestay

Internet access :
yes

Electricity :
yes

Piped water :
yes
Fees : 12€ per day for accommodation and food.
Between 500 and 700 € in transport costs
200€ membership to AIME which allows you to benefit from:
- Follow-up and support
- Pre-departure training
- Starter kit (t-shirt, tote bag, stickers)
- Insurance (civil liability, health expenses and repatriation)
It is possible to exempt all costs from tax.
TAX EXEMPTION FOR COSTS INCURRED

Expenses incurred to participate in the mission are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the total amount spent.

For example :

Membership fee

200 €

Plane ticket

700 €

Accommodation / Food

100 €

Total

1 000 €

That is to say 340€ actually paid
following the tax reduction of 66%.

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