Ecuador Ethnobotany Expedition: Exploring Amazonian Cultural Heritage
2 days ago
This program offers an in-depth understanding of medicinal plants in traditional medicine, focusing on their role in addressing local health concerns.
Key Activities:- Collaborate with healthcare providers, specialists, and local healers to learn about their customs and the importance of their work in preserving cultural heritage.
- Explore traditional medicinal plants used by the Kichwa people of Amazonian Ecuador, examining how these plants reflect local epidemiological concerns and pharmacopoeias.
- Cultivate medicinal plants in home gardens and gain insight into knowledge determinants within indigenous Shuar and mestizo communities.
- Disseminate information and maintain cultural heritage through collaboration with local communities.
- Work on agroforestry farms, cultivating medicinal plants and conducting plant inventories to support sustainable practices.
- Fully immerse yourself in the culture and build lasting relationships with host families.
- Gain practical experience and community impact through hands-on activities and cultural exchanges.
A comprehensive daily schedule combines hands-on activities, collaboration with healers, and cultural exchanges for a unique blend of learning, growth, and adventure.
Mornings are spent on agroforestry farms learning about medicinal plants, followed by afternoons dedicated to research or engaging with local healers and communities.
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Global Nomadic Full timeVolunteer: Plants, People, and Healing: Discovering Ecuador's Amazonian EthnobotanyDirect message the job poster from Global NomadicFounder of Global Nomadic & Foxman FramesWe offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon.This program provides an in-depth understanding of medicinal plants...
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Global Nomadic Full timeVolunteer: Plants, People, and Healing: Discovering Ecuador's Amazonian EthnobotanyDirect message the job poster from Global NomadicFounder of Global Nomadic & Foxman FramesWe offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon.This program provides an in-depth understanding of medicinal plants...
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