• ARAWI COMMUNITY ACTION EXPERIENCE

Voluteering programs

A week community experience connecting travelers with local environmental, educational and community projects.

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Our Core Philosophy

Don't come to save. Come to participate.

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Listen & Learn

Participate & Create

Reflect & Share

Understand local priorities directly from community leaders and local experts before taking action.

Work alongside existing local initiatives to build tangible outputs that remain with the community.

Engage in structured reflection, exchanging knowledge and returning home with lasting insights.

— Experiential Learning Arc

The 7-Day Community Journey

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Day 2

Day 3

Arrive & Understand

Community Action

Cultural Exchange

Welcome at Arawi Forest Base, introduction to Oxapampa sustainability context, meeting local project leaders to review priorities.

Support existing project tracks based on local needs: bio-gardens, educational support, environmental action, or seasonal community events.

Reciprocal sharing of sustainability practices, traditions, and music. You don't only give—you exchange knowledge.

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Day 8

Create Lasting Outputs

Reflect & Certificate

Construct tangible improvements alongside hosts: bio-garden enhancements, biodiversity signage, school kits, or community art murals.

Debrief group reflections at Arawi Base, commit to personal action plans, and receive the official Arawi Community Action Certificate.

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Day 4

You can choose a special activity

Day 5

Day 6

Elective

Elective 3

You can choose a special activity

Accountability Matters

Impact & Transparency

100%

Local led priorities

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Teacher replacements

1:1

Reciprocal exchange

4–5

Days focused action

Meet our partner

Ecoexplore Peru works together with the Peruvian-German NGO Green Dreams to develop volunteering programs and climate-related activities.

Learn more

Green Dreams was founded in 2023 and it drives change for Education for Sustainable Developement in peru and Latin America.

✱ EcoExplore Peru · Oxapampa

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Designed for responsible participants who wants to leave a positive impact and learn from nature.

Group of international students and local mentors collaborating on a wooden outdoor bio-garden table surrounded by cloud forest trees in Oxapampa

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Group Opportunities

Bring your group to Oxapampa

We partner with schools, universities, youth organizations, NGOs, responsible travel agencies, and corporate sustainability teams for custom group immersions. Selected itineraries are co-developed with Green Dreams as our trusted impact and education partner.

All programs include eco-lodge accommodation at Arawi Base, local ground transportation, bilingual group leaders, workshop materials, and full project coordination.