July Solar Culture Course
Nicaragua
- Other Cities in Nicaragua:
Managua
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: July 10th-18th
Description:
Learn about the Solar Culture directly from the community. Come to Nicaragua and engage your head, heart, and hands in the real work of developing countries. Our hands-on course will allow you to be immersed in the daily life of rural Nicaraguans by living with host families and working alongside local community members to create their vision of a model community through renewable energy and sustainable practices. - Construct a Solar Oven
- Build a Solar Battery Charger
- Install a PV System
- Cook with a Solar Oven
- Meet the Solar Women of Totogalpa
- Spend the Day in Somoto Canyon The course fee is 750.00 dollars and includes all of your food, lodging, and expenses within the country including course materials for construction and a trip to Somoto Canyon.
Course participants are responsible for their own flight plans and will be met at the airport.
Course registration is now open until June 20th.
Highlights:
- Sustainable Community Development
- Learn about Photovoltaics (Solar Energy)
- Learn and interact with local community members
- Visit the beautiful Somoto Canyon
Qualifications:
There are no qualifications to participate in this program.
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Travel Types :
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- Climbing
- Eco Tours
- Environmental Studies
- Hiking
- Homestay
- Native Culture Studies
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Type of Programs :
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- Adventure Travel
- Community Service / Volunteerism
- Cultural Exploration
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Cost in US$: 750 dollars
Cost Include Description:
Cost includes all activities and necessities except for flight, the cost also goes to materials to construct and install PV systems and create employment for the local rural community.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- community development
- community organizing
- consciousness-raising
- conservation
- cooking
- culture
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- eco-tourism
- economic development
- environment
- food
- gardening
- gender issues
- global warming
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- grassroots organization
- health education
- income-generation
- organic farming
- social services, social work
- solar & hydro projects
- women
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Age Range: 15-70
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Nicaragua
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Post-Program Services Include:
- Job and Internship Network
Grupo Fenix's Mission Statement: The mission of Grupo Fenix is to contribute to the wellbeing of rural communities, creating an awareness of sustainable lifestyles through technical and cultural exchange, promotion, and research in the field of renewable energy. Our guiding principles are community participation, respect for the environment and for human dignity.
Year Founded: 1996
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