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Oct
26

My first trip to the U.S.: A cultural exchange experience

Traveling to the United States was a dream come true. This trip was not only my first trip abroad – it was also an unforgettable experience thanks to the cultural exchange organized by The Tandana Foundation. I went on this unforgettable adventure with a group of colleagues who belong to this prestigious foundation. During the … Continue reading "My first trip to the U.S.: A cultural exchange experience"
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Oct
19

7 years later, I’m still witnessing the impact of my volunteer trip to Ecuador

My name is Vanessa Escobar, and I participated in a volunteer trip to Ecuador in 2018 which was organized by The Tandana Foundation. While on the trip, I worked alongside a group of my peers and two professors from Colgate University, as well as the Tandana staff and community members we met onsite. Español Français … Continue reading "7 years later, I’m still witnessing the impact of my volunteer trip to Ecuador"
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Oct
12

Showcasing the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture at immersive event in Colorado

Last month at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez, Colorado, The Tandana Foundation hosted an exciting event – The Eagle and the Condor Flying Together – that immersed attendees in the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture of Ecuador. The Kichwa Otavalo are one of Ecuador’s indigenous groups most successful at maintaining their cultural identity and traditions. Español … Continue reading "Showcasing the indigenous Kichwa Otavalo culture at immersive event in Colorado"
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Oct
5

The indigenous community of Agualongo endeavors to record and share its own knowledge, stories, and voices

To begin to understand one another, we must listen, share, and be heard. But who would venture to speak, when no one has cared to listen? Español Français This question has silenced generations of indigenous Kichwa people from highland Ecuador, but it also has inspired a pioneering effort by members of the Agualongo de Quichinche … Continue reading "The indigenous community of Agualongo endeavors to record and share its own knowledge, stories, and voices"
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