The Minka Project
A collaborative effort to build strong, thriving communities in the Peruvian Andes through cross-cultural participation
About Us
Helping women never doubt that they are Valuable & Powerful
We are a social project driven by volunteers, interns, and field workers. We create meaningful experiences and important change through direct collaboration with Peruvian residents.
We work directly with communities in the Central Andes that face severe poverty, neglect, and discrimination as immigrants or of indigenous heritage.
With a special emphasis on elevating women and children, the Minka Project works to strengthen these communities in order to restore dignity and wellbeing. We do this through education, business opportunities, food access, and social and cultural empowerment.
We are inspired by the Andean ideals of mutual support, reciprocity and respect for Mother Earth.
Education and Empowerment
What It Means to Be a Minka Volunteer
Actively help the local communities, whether as volunteers, long-term interns staying with us. All are encouraged to visit in person to participate in immersive activities, allowing you to connect directly with the local people and indigenous culture. We organize authentic experiences through trips, non-commercial excursions, and cultural exchanges.
Events
We organize inclusive events for Women & Girls
17 July, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis nec a odio.
29 June, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis nec a odio.
5 May, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis nec a odio.
Our impact
Influencing the way people, organisations, and movements think and act.
Our Approach :
- volunteer roles, internships, and field work that connect you directly with indigenous communities
- be part of a close-knit multicultural team
- work with knowledgeable locals driven to improve the wellbeing of their land, without any commercial agenda or tourist board affiliation
- initiatives guided by university trained experts in social, economic, and health fields
- an immersive experience that prioritizes experiential learning and cultural exchange
- Non-commercial excursions each weekend to explore the Andes and jungle
- an opportunity to know and experience the cosmovision, spirituality and holistic health of the Andean and Amazonian cultures.
Our partners
