Sorcha Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
This time last year, I was beginning to revise for what would later come to be known as the worst six weeks of my life: A-level exam season. Now, I'm…
The participant’s journey through the eco education programme in Guatemala.
Jina Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
It was a great program, providing both theoretical and hands-on experience. Starting with IMAP was very beneficial. We learned a lot about Mayan culture and agriculture, and we even created…
The often overlooked black Garifuna community in Livingston, Guatemala – by Reanna and Ashwin
Guatemala, known for having the second highest proportion of indigenous people in the Americas, is often overlooked when it comes to black communities from a Western perspective. However, on the…
Luke’s Tostadas Recipe
When the Green-up programme coordinators decided to add an orientation weekend at a cosy mountainside cabin at the start of the programme, they faced the challenge of keeping the group…
Finbar Talks About His Week In Antigua
One of my favourite parts of my visit to Guatemala was the week we spent in Antigua. We started the week by hiking up a volcano. This was my first…
Lenka Talks About Her Experience on the Programme
Guatemala was truly an amazing experience, and I can certainly say that I learned a lot. When I arrived, I had no expectations because I didn't know what would happen…
Melanie Boyer Talks About Her Experience On The Programme
Where to start?! If you want to enrich your cultural knowledge, explore stylish places that are less touristy, discover cool anecdotes, and learn about the history of Guatemala and the…
Faye Talks About Setting Up A Kayaking Litter Pick Initiative
Hello everyone, my name is Faye Davies. As part of the individual volunteering section of the eco-education program, I decided to create my own volunteering opportunity. To achieve this, I…
