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To improve the standard of living of underprivileged children in rural areas. |
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To promote among these children a culture of service and respect for values. |
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To develop an interest in conservation of the environment. |
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To support and strengthen the teaching of English in the rural regions. |
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To help volunteers understand the reality of Andean life and circumstances. |
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To ensure the safety and well-being of all volunteers during their stay in the program. |
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To expand volunteer's knowledge and fluency in the Spanish language in order to facilitate communication in their volunteer placement and with locals. |
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To organize cultural and recreational excursions to help volunteers appreciate the cultural diversity of the surroundings and also to gain a deeper insight into the social-economic problems. |