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Challenge yourself to live, learn and work in another culture.
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ViviendasLeón is the only non-profit organization today whose mission combines sustainable development and global education. The result is a transformational and authentic experience for school groups, families and students who are committed to global citizenship, experiential service learning and cultural immersion.
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Be Engaged
Lasting partnerships with schools, communities and organizations make it possible for ViviendasLeón to deliver local development programs that teach skills, create opportunities and sustain communities in León, Nicaragua.
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ViviendasLeon embodies transformative experiences in global education travel. Our programs offer the opportunity to become the person you want to be; to introduce your family to other people, cultures and perspectives; to experience challenges and feel successful; to eliminate barriers to understanding of others; to inspire students to become compassionate global citizens; and to gain new independence and insights about yourself and the world we live in.
One community, lasting impact
ViviendasLeon embodies an ongoing commitment to innovative sustainable development in Nicaragua since its founding in 2003. Based in the indigeous region of Sutiaba near León, ViviendasLeón works with communities creating integrated solutions to the interrelated issues contributing to poverty.
Agro-Forestry Project-Reforestation
Reforestation is a gateway to environmental education, stewardship, erosion control and soil improvement.
Agro-Forestry Project-Family farming
An integrated agricultural project to provide food security, environmental education and agricultural jobs.
Goyena Women's Sewing Company
The Women's Sewing Company provides skilled employment for women in Goyena, Nicaragua
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Transform your worldview and make an impact.
Lick-Wilmerding High School 2017
Exploring the major themes of global citizenship, cultural and language immersion, community building, personal agency and international service.
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High School International Internships 2017
ViviendasLeón offers internships for high school students in León, Nicaragua for two weeks each June.
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College and Professional Internships 2017
Collegiate and Professional internships in San Francisco and León, Nicaragua
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An Early Path Toward Self-Sufficiency/El camino temprano hacia la autosuficiencia
Breaking the cycle of poverty is complicated. To reach the entire community and initiate change from early on, we created a series of Youth Programs.
Scholarships: Aspiring to a Better Future/Becas: aspirar a un futuro mejor
Adolescents who live in rural communities often cannot pursue an education because their families cannot afford the supplies or transportation.
Art and Honey Programs Update/Programas de Arte y Apicultura Últimas Noticias
As our Arts and Honey programs continue to thrive, they also are creating new products to expand their markets.