Improving the Lives of Women

  Argentina

• Cordoba: 
Cordoba

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: March 2009 through December 2009.

Description: This project began in 1975 in honor of a famous Argentine woman who during the foundational process of the Argentinean state, in the 19th century fought against unfair conditions of women and proposed a free and public education where women could learn the same disciplines and subjects as men.

The main focus areas are:
1. Women rights   
2. Women education & empowerment
3. Prevention and assistance from domestic violence
4. Health   

The project regularly organizes workshops and seminars to promote and raise awareness on gender equality and women rights. The organization has an office in downtown Cordoba, and also works within the facilities of the public library located in a poor neighborhood of Barrio Talleres Este. In close cooperation with this library, the project offers courses and debates about their objectives.   

Volunteer tasks may include:

* Organizing and helping with educational and cultural events.
* Caring and accompanying women victims of abuse and domestic violence.
* Helping with the promotional activities of the association with ideas for helping to achieve the above-mentioned goals.
* Maintaining office and library with different tasks.

Cost in US$: Please check the GeoVisions website for program fees and program length.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Almost all of GeoVisions' programs are open to everyone and this project in particular does not require certain skills or degrees. No matter what you believe your skill level to be, you will have something meaningful and helpful to offer at this very important project. GeoVisions is dedicated to providing a meaningful placement for anyone willing to volunteer, and we believe that the only skills required for most international volunteering is a willingness to learn and an open mind.

Age Range: 18+. If you will be close to 18 upon departure, call us.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001