Income-generating activities for women farmers with disabilities
ASPEm
ASPEm Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Beskrivelse
The objective of the project in which the volunteer will be placed is to contribute to the inclusive development of vulnerable populations through strategic community actions and inclusive and accessible development processes. The actions support women with disabilities who are victims of discrimination and economic violence in preventing and combating violence and discrimination, as well as assisting them in income-generating activities. The volunteer will also participate in educational actions to inform and raise awareness about the inclusion of students with disabilities. The volunteer will be involved in: promoting and developing income-generating activities for rural women with disabilities; promoting the inclusion of these women in society; training and awareness-raising activities to combat discrimination and violence. The volunteer will work 35 hours per week, with 2 days off per month. Activities will take place on the ground with communities and in the office.
Logi, mad og transport
Accommodation will be in the northern part of Cochabamba, the safest area with the best access to services (supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, recreational areas, etc.). It will include electricity, water, gas, internet, common areas (living room and kitchen), and individual rooms with keys. In Cochabamba, there is a wide variety of affordable and healthy food (fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products). Supermarkets offer everything necessary. Public transportation is varied and efficient, with lines passing through the volunteers' workplaces.
Oplæring under aktiviteten
Training will improve volunteer's competences and equip them with skills for the required performance and personal growth. It will include an introduction to the work of ASPEm and Tukuy Pacha (strategic lines, projects and action modes, partnerships) and a focus on cooperation and humanitarian aid. Training will cover information on local context: social needs, community solidarity service, target groups, areas of intervention, relations with communities and authorities, issues of safety. The volunteer will receive language support via the OLS. Competences will be certified via Youth Pass.
Deltagerens profil
We are looking for a committed person with skills in community work, a strong interest in social inclusion and experience with disability. Expertise in promoting income-generating activities for women with disabilities and experience in project coordination is preferable. The ability to work in a team, empathy and sensitivity to discrimination and violence is an advantage. The ability to collaborate and coordinate with local staff will be essential to ensure the success of the experience and the achievement of results.
Datoer for aktiviteter
A total of 48 week(s) during the period 21/10/2024 to 21/09/2025
Steder for aktiviteter
Cochabamba, Bolivia
Aktivitetstype
Individuelt frivilligt arbejde
Leder efter deltagere fra
Belgien, Bulgarien, Cypern, Danmark, Estland, Finland, Frankrig, Grækenland, Irland, Island, Italien, Kroatien, Letland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Luxembourg, Malta, Nederlandene, Nordmakedonien, Polen, Portugal, Rumænien, Slovakiet, Slovenien, Spanien, Sverige, Tjekkiet, Tyrkiet, Tyskland, Ungarn, Østrig
Emner for aktiviteten
Social challenges
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Ansøgningsfrist
Ansøgningsfrist: 28/09/2024 23:00