| Community Development: Media Luna Community Development Project |
The Project |
- Began in May 2009 in Media Luna, 7km from Urubamba
- Carried out by NeVo, with support from McGill University
- Initiative designed to promote the integral development of Media Luna in order to improve quality of life and provide more opportunities for self-realization
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Progress |
- Carried out analysis of situation in Media Luna by interviewing families about health, nutrition, education, family life, economics, the environment, etc.
- Began environmental campaign and held workshops on self-esteem for pre-teens and teens in the community as immediate initiatives
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Goals |
- Agriculture: change from chemical to organic fertilizers in agricultural industry
- Economic Stimulation: Tourism promotion plan
- Health Care: Community medical evaluations to identify principal health concerns
- Social Relations: Promotion of leadership, conflict mediation, and human rights
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Open Positions |
- New positions open in August 2010
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