Ever wondered how the world’s finest coffee beans were made? Join our inspirational local partners who are leading the way in producing high-quality coffee in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.

The project, based in Antioquia, supports ex rebel fighters and displaced communities and teaches you the art of tasting and sensing the perfect cup of Joe.

Duration: 1.30 hours

Live presentation – history & coffee culture (45 min)
Preparation & tasting session (35 min)
Question and answer session (10 min)

Topics

• Organic Coffee
• Sustainability
• Local Communities

Discover from an inspirational local entrepreneur the positive social and environmental impacts urban gardening can have upon your community. During this interactive experience you will learn how to

dramatically reduce your every-day carbon footprint while also learning expert techniques to be able to start your own home composting.

Duration: 1.30 hours

Presentation from local pioneer (45 min)
Tips for home composting (15 min)
Question & answer session (15 min)
Tailored group challenge (15 min)

Topics

• Gardening
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Home Composting

Explore ways our consuming habits can improve the health of the planet, ourselves and also create positive social impacts. During this interactive workshop, students learn from a group of women from Medellin’s most transformed neighbourhood how to cook simple yet delicious meals using locally grown produce and the importance of mindful gastronomy on local communities.

Duration: 1:30 h

Introduction to social gastronomy (30 min)
Cooking class with community cooking experts (50 min)
Q & A session (15 min)

Topics

• Gastronomy
• Environment
• Social Impact

Experience one of the most sacred traditions in the Arhuaco native culture by taking part in an unique bag weaving workshop from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Women from the Arhuaco community teach students about their ancient tradition that remains prominent today. Students learn how the community harnesses the power of Mother Nature in their daily lives and the use of local medicinal plants in fighting diseases.

Duration: 1:30 h

Presentation into the history of the community (20 min)
Introduction to medicinal plants (20 min)
Bag weaving workshop (30 min)
Q&A session (20 min)

Topics

• Alternative Medicine
• Bag Weaving
• Local Communitie

Explore how a world-class street art movement helped transform Medellin into one of South America’s most vibrant and colorful cities. Join local artists and social leaders on a journey through the history of one of the city’s most infamous areas, Comuna 13.
Learn how street art has influenced social movements and helped change the mindset of local youth.

Duration: 2 hours
A brief history of Medellin, in particular Comuna 13.
Intro to word-class street art movement in Comuna 13.
Create your own graffiti tag!
Question and answer session with local artists

Introduction to Colombia and sustainable travel (15 mins)
A brief look at various destinations that have excellent sustainable projects for students to work with and visit – Medellin, Bogota, Santa Marta, Cartagena, the Coffee Zone and the Pacific Coast. (20 mins)
Takeaway tips to plan and deliver more responsible trips for your students (10 mins)

Question and Answers (10 mins)