Description:
Reciproka is a West African organization started by a West African young woman and is based in Burkina Faso. Reciproka is a non profit organization with the mission of attenuating extreme poverty in Burkina Faso. Reciprokas long term objective is to bring economic and social freedom to West African disadvantages communities.
Reciproka offers six different programs and works on the individual, regional, national and international levels. Reciproka also hope that its programs will help bring mutual cultural understanding and respect. Reciproka can't reach its objectives without you.
Reciproka invites you to be a part of its work by taking part to its programs, giving us feedback comments and yes making donations.
Highlights:
With the local community participants will build the first ecovillage in Burkina. Participant will also learn about native local plants, the art of Burkinabe main ethnic groups' traditional building techniques and traditional beer making techniques.
- Eco tours
- Cultural activities and excursions
Travel Types:
Cooking,
Eco Tours,
Homestay,
Language Immersion
and Nature Tours
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 750 dollars/month
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
natural resources,
planting
and volunteering
This Program is open to
American,
Asian,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Burkina Faso
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 10 days
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
Reciproka's Mission Statement: Reciproka aims at helping West-African communities reach economic, social and cultural freedom through reciprocity between people and culture.
Year Founded: 2005