Guna Yala is a narrow strip of land and archipelago of over 350 islands along the Carribean Coast of Panamá that is governed by the Guna indigenous people. We are thrilled to open this new project in Guna Yala in collaboration with El Congreso General de la Cultura Guna. The Guna are one of the largest indigenous groups in Panamá and were the first indigenous people to gain autonomy in the Americas. AMIGOS Volunteers in Guna Yala will live in small islands communities and collaborate with youth to celebrate the traditional Guna culture as well as work to promote environmental awareness.
Our Work in Guna Yala
AMIGOS Project Staff and Volunteers work to with local youth and community members to carry out the following activities:
I. Educational activities and a youth fair focused on various aspects of Guna culture (including history, music, dance, art and values).
II. Educational activities focused on environmental awareness and conservation.
III. Community-Based Initiatives (CBIs): Volunteers collaborate with their host community in the implementation of a small project that focuses on a cultural aspect within the community.
FURTHER ACTIONS
Involving youth from across the Americas
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