If you want to go on a family vacation that will be a life-changing experience and give back in a very meaningful way, this Me to We family service trip is an excellent option. The volunteer trip to Ecuador involves staying at an eco lodge in the Amazon rain forest.
In addition to seeing local sites like the equator, historical Quito and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you can build sustainable development projects in developing communities. With a special focus on environmental issues, this service trip also offers insight into education, clean water and sanitation, alternative income sources, health and food security in the area.
Me to We is partnered with international charity Free the Children, which aims to eradicate the barriers that perpetuate global poverty.
Family-Focused Voluntourism
The Service Trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon Helps Developing Communities
Trend Themes
1. Eco-tourism - Create sustainable development projects for developing communities through eco-tourism.
2. Family Volunteering - Offer families the opportunity to go on life-changing vacations that involve giving back.
3. Environmental Charity - Partner with international charities to focus on environmental issues, education, clean water and sanitation, and food security.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Integrate eco-friendly sustainable development projects into traditional tourist destinations.
2. Non-profit - Partner with tour operators to provide family-friendly volunteer experiences that benefit local communities and are tax-deductible.
3. Education - Implement educational programs for sustainable development, environmental issues, clean water and sanitation, and food security in developing countries.