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Location La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Theme or type of project Education, community cooking

Project objectives

Accompany children in their growth process to be protagonists of their own lives.

 

project activities

This project is developed in a "conventillo" in the neighborhood of La Boca. Here, the children receive their “snack” (milk and cookies) and dinner. They also receive school support when volunteers can assist them. 

 

community context 

La Boca is one of the most touristic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. Despite this, it is one of the most vulnerable areas of the City of Buenos Aires. La Boca was one of the richest areas until a great epidemic took its population. Most of the people moved to the north of the city and this square was occupied by the poorest and middle class people. There are "conventillos", which are houses with many rooms for several families. The conditions of most of them are quite inefficient. Historically it was an area of European immigration. Currently they are immigrants from Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile. It is a mixture of colors, social classes and economic conditions. 

Volunteer Requirements

General requirements

  • Intermediate or high level of Spanish
  • Initiative to propose activities independently
  • Sensitivity to social and economic problems 
  • Flexibility to adapt to the structure and way of working in Latin America
  • Teamwork
  • creative and motivated person
  • Interest in youth development

 

Specific requirements

  • Interest in working with children and young people

 

Volunteer Tasks

  • Work together with other volunteers in a teaching duo. 
  • Provide school support for children: it is one of the main activities. These children do not have the support of their 

families to study and focus on these issues. 

  • Volunteers will have meetings every week to talk about some issues and better understand their social interventions as volunteers. As well as to better understand the social, historical, political and economic background of Argentina
  • There are activities organized by volunteers to have exchanges, such as festivals, workshops at school, etc.



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Cecilia Milesi
Sociologist specialized in governance, conflict prevention, accountability and inclusive development. Founder of Subir al Sur, an Argentine initiative that promotes youth leadership and intercultural education. He launched Global Change, a social enterprise that co-organizes innovative experiences and dialogues. Independent advisor to the United Nations (UNDP, UNV, UNOSSC) and to other human rights and political participation organizations such as Amnesty International, Oxfam GB, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), Asuntos del Sur, among others. Master of Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) of the University of London, and graduated with honors as a sociologist from the University of Buenos Aires.
Founder of SubiralSur and Global Change
Cecilia Milesi
Sociologist specialized in governance, conflict prevention, accountability and inclusive development. Founder of Subir al Sur, an Argentine initiative that promotes youth leadership and intercultural education. He launched Global Change, a social enterprise that co-organizes innovative experiences and dialogues. Independent advisor to the United Nations (UNDP, UNV, UNOSSC) and to other human rights and political participation organizations such as Amnesty International, Oxfam GB, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), Asuntos del Sur, among others. Master of Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) of the University of London, and graduated with honors as a sociologist from the University of Buenos Aires.
Founder of SubiralSur and Global Change
Anja Stuckert
Anja Stuckert, who has a PhD in education, has more than 20 years of work experience in youth participation, gender equality and international development. In August she started as General Secretary of the ICYE International Office in Berlin. He worked with Plan International in different positions. Anja is passionate about social justice, inclusion and youth participation in social change. She has experience working on programs and campaigns that address the root causes of poverty, discrimination and exclusion in various countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
General Secretary of the ICYE International Office in Berlin
Anja Stuckert
Anja Stuckert, who has a PhD in education, has more than 20 years of work experience in youth participation, gender equality and international development. In August she started as General Secretary of the ICYE International Office in Berlin. He worked with Plan International in different positions. Anja is passionate about social justice, inclusion and youth participation in social change. She has experience working on programs and campaigns that address the root causes of poverty, discrimination and exclusion in various countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
General Secretary of the ICYE International Office in Berlin
Francisco Somoza
Graduated with the title of UBA Dentist. He is currently Coordinator of UBA Educational Social Practices. He carried out extension in his primary studies, thus being a Specialist in UBA Endodontics and a Specialist in UBA Prosthodontics. Academically, he fulfills the functions of Regular JTP of the Endodontics Chair of the UBA and Professor of the Specialization in Endodontics UBA.
UBA Educational Social Practices Coordinator
Francisco Somoza
Graduated with the title of UBA Dentist. He is currently Coordinator of UBA Educational Social Practices. He carried out extension in his primary studies, thus being a Specialist in UBA Endodontics and a Specialist in UBA Prosthodontics. Academically, he fulfills the functions of Regular JTP of the Endodontics Chair of the UBA and Professor of the Specialization in Endodontics UBA.
UBA Educational Social Practices Coordinator
Rocio Vergara Chalhoub
National Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers Program in Ecuador. Communicator with a Specialty in Development, Master in Socio-environmental Studies and specialist in International Cooperation, with an emphasis on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean. For 12 years he has worked in the field of development, especially in environmental issues, higher education and international cooperation management. He has professional experience in the public sector, both with central and local governments, as well as with civil society organizations and cooperation agencies.
National Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers Program in Ecuador.
Rocio Vergara Chalhoub
National Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers Program in Ecuador. Communicator with a Specialty in Development, Master in Socio-environmental Studies and specialist in International Cooperation, with an emphasis on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean. For 12 years he has worked in the field of development, especially in environmental issues, higher education and international cooperation management. He has professional experience in the public sector, both with central and local governments, as well as with civil society organizations and cooperation agencies.
National Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers Program in Ecuador.
oscar garcia
Oscar García is a professor at the National University of San Martín, where he is Coordinator of the Open Chair of Solidarity. He currently directs the investigation "The Reality of Argentine CSOs" a project of Civil Society in Network, executed from UNSAM and the SES Foundation. He has published articles and books on Volunteering and Culture of Solidarity.
Professor at the National University of San Martín
oscar garcia
Oscar García is a professor at the National University of San Martín, where he is Coordinator of the Open Chair of Solidarity. He currently directs the investigation "The Reality of Argentine CSOs" a project of Civil Society in Network, executed from UNSAM and the SES Foundation. He has published articles and books on Volunteering and Culture of Solidarity.
Professor at the National University of San Martín
camila ponce
Basic General Teacher, specialized in citizenship training, global citizenship and adolescent empowerment. Currently international director of Education in global solidarity of América Solidaria.
International Director of Education at América Solidaria
camila ponce
Basic General Teacher, specialized in citizenship training, global citizenship and adolescent empowerment. Currently international director of Education in global solidarity of América Solidaria.
International Director of Education at América Solidaria
Enrique Ochoa
Enrique Ochoa has a degree in Political Science, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and a specialist in International Relations and Negotiations from the University of San Andrés and FLACSO Argentina. He has extensive experience as a consultant in the Ministry of Education of the Argentine Nation, specializing in the promotion of service-learning projects in schools, Higher Institutes, Universities and youth organizations. Since 2010 he has acted as an external consultant in various technical assistance for Latin American Universities. From the creation of CLAYSS Civil Association, he was in charge of developing the organization's International Relations, coordinating training and follow-up actions for higher education institutions, and acted as Secretary of the Latin American node of the Talloires de Universities Network. As of 2016 he acts as Executive Director of CLAYSS.
Executive Director of CLAYSS
Enrique Ochoa
Enrique Ochoa has a degree in Political Science, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and a specialist in International Relations and Negotiations from the University of San Andrés and FLACSO Argentina. He has extensive experience as a consultant in the Ministry of Education of the Argentine Nation, specializing in the promotion of service-learning projects in schools, Higher Institutes, Universities and youth organizations. Since 2010 he has acted as an external consultant in various technical assistance for Latin American Universities. From the creation of CLAYSS Civil Association, he was in charge of developing the organization's International Relations, coordinating training and follow-up actions for higher education institutions, and acted as Secretary of the Latin American node of the Talloires de Universities Network. As of 2016 he acts as Executive Director of CLAYSS.
Executive Director of CLAYSS
Gustavo Sampayo
He has been working for more than thirty years in the field of Civil Society organizations. For more than 20 years, he was in charge of volunteer coordination at the Argentine Red Cross, working in this role in various emergency and disaster situations. He currently coordinates the training of volunteers for the different activities carried out by the organization.
Red Cross representative
Gustavo Sampayo
He has been working for more than thirty years in the field of Civil Society organizations. For more than 20 years, he was in charge of volunteer coordination at the Argentine Red Cross, working in this role in various emergency and disaster situations. He currently coordinates the training of volunteers for the different activities carried out by the organization.
Red Cross Representative
The Ministry of Human Development and Habitat seeks to guarantee equal opportunities, social inclusion and habitat improvement. It also aims to respond effectively to situations of social emergency and to strengthen networking to improve articulation and guarantee basic social rights.
Mauricio Giraudo
GCBA Ministry of Human Development and Habitat
Mauricio Giraudo is Director of Strengthening Civil Society of the Ministry of Human Development and Habitat of the City of Buenos Aires, Master in Political Science from the Rey Juan Carlos and Francisco de Vitoria Universities of Madrid, Diploma in Political Theory and Public Policies from the Christian Democratic Organization of America in Chile and Mexico, and Pharmacist from the National University of Rosario. In his journey through the public service, he served as National Director of Pre-investment of the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance of the Nation, General Director of Procurement and Services of Anses, Coordinator of the Redevelopment Project of the Playón de Chacarita Neighborhood of the Housing Institute of the City of Buenos Aires, among others.
Mauricio Giraudo
Mauricio Giraudo is Director of Strengthening Civil Society of the Ministry of Human Development and Habitat of the City of Buenos Aires, Master in Political Science from the Rey Juan Carlos and Francisco de Vitoria Universities of Madrid, Diploma in Political Theory and Public Policies from the Christian Democratic Organization of America in Chile and Mexico, and Pharmacist from the National University of Rosario. In his journey through the public service, he served as National Director of Pre-investment of the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance of the Nation, General Director of Procurement and Services of Anses, Coordinator of the Redevelopment Project of the Playón de Chacarita Neighborhood of the Housing Institute of the City of Buenos Aires, among others.
GCBA Ministry of Human Development and Habitat
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