Support for the economic empowerment of women within the agroecological context – Gender and Entrepreneurship Area
ASPEm
ASPEm Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolīvija
Apraksts
ASPEm, in collaboration with Yachay Chhalaku, promotes a project focused on advancing the economic rights of rural women survivors of violence. The volunteer contributes to the Gender and Entrepreneurship Area, supporting the design and development of income-generating activities that strengthen women’s autonomy and empowerment. They assist the team in implementing strategies for solidarity-based and sustainable entrepreneurship, in close cooperation with rural communities and local associations to improve economic income. They are involved in productive learning processes, soft skills workshops and activities with women entrepreneurs in agronomy and food processing. Most activities take place in the field, in urban and rural areas, some of which are harder to reach (average travel time is 1.5 hours) and are combined with office work, reporting and team meetings. Activities are planned monthly. The volunteering takes place Monday to Friday (30–40 hours per week, excluding travel time).
Dzīvošana, ēdināšana un transports
The house is in Cochabamba, where ASPEm’s local office is based, a city offering activities, courses, shopping centers and services. It is in a safe area, shared with other volunteers, each person having a private, lockable room. Utilities such as water, gas, electricity and internet are included. The house is in the northern area, close to shops, pharmacies and banks. It has good access to safe and affordable public transportation to reach Sacaba, where the project activities take place. Vegetarian/vegan options are limited, but there is more variety available in the city center.
Mācības pasākuma laikā
ASPEm promotes training spaces to strengthen key competencies related to gender equality, economic empowerment, community work, intercultural understanding, strategies for working with women in rural and vulnerable contexts. Online meetings with other volunteers involved in the project are planned, as opportunity for training and exchange of experiences, challenges and good practices. They will have access to platforms such as OLS, GOT and SALTO, and will strengthen transversal skills such as autonomy, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving. All will be certified through the Youthpass.
Dalībnieka profils
We are looking for a motivated person with a spirit of service, willing to actively engage in community processes and empowerment initiatives. Key qualities include empathy, solidarity, patience, commitment, adaptability, and intercultural respect. Familiarity with social economy, women’s or community-based entrepreneurship, the ability to facilitate listening spaces with women in situations of vulnerability, and a strong sensitivity to empowerment and gender justice are highly valued. Technical knowledge or experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, food processing, or other productive practices that support women’s economic autonomy will also be appreciated. The person must be available to carry out fieldwork, partially combined with office tasks, and be willing to travel frequently according to the needs of the project. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Pasākuma datums
A total of 44 week(s) during the period 31/10/2025 to 31/08/2026
Pasākuma vieta
C. Luis H. Baya y Greco, Nº 232, Cochabamba, Bolīvija
Darbības veids
Individuāls brīvprātīgais darbs
Meklējam dalībniekus no šīm valstīm
Austrija, Beļģija, Bulgārija, Dānija, Francija, Grieķija, Horvātija, Igaunija, Islande, Itālija, Kipra, Latvija, Lietuva, Lihtenšteina, Luksemburga, Malta, Nīderlande, Polija, Portugāle, Rumānija, Slovākija, Slovēnija, Somija, Spānija, Turcija, Ungārija, Vācija, Ziemeļmaķedonija, Zviedrija, Čehija, Īrija
Pasākuma temati
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Pieteikumu iesniegšanas termiņš
Pieteikuma iesniegšanas termiņš: 04/07/2025 23:00