Give-and-go with: Saylon
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Saylon (14) has been taking part in our soccer school‘s training and matches for years. It’s time to get to know him better through a... Read More
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Valérie reflects on valuable experience
Valuable, instructive, challenging and fun – this is how Valérie describes her time in Quito at Local Dreamers in a few words. She reflects on... Read More
Spanish teacher Paulina introduces herself
Since the beginning of May Local Dreamers has a new Spanish teacher: Paulina Maldonado. With Paulina we not only gain a lot of experience, but... Read More
Volunteering in Ecuador: one crazy adventure
How would I describe my experience within the organization of Local Dreamers? It could be described as an adventure, as informative, a fun time, but above... Read More
Jesse reflects on short internship at Local Dreamers
I’m Jesse, 23 years old and a Sociology student. For a duration of six weeks I combined volunteer work with an internship. Besides doing the... Read More
LD present at inauguration football field Canoa
On the 16th of April 2016, the coastal province of Manabí was hit by a devestating earthquake. One of the many villages that was hit... Read More
Intern Robert as a fish in the water
Two months in Ecuador, and now it’s time for my life changing story. No kidding, for the people who know me, I’m still the same clumsy,... Read More
Ruth looks back on 16 months Local Dreamers
After having worked as a project coordinator for Local Dreamers for the past 16 months, Ruth Hooiveld and her boyfriend Floris packed their bags last... Read More
A visit to host family Guano
One of the most fun and valuable experiences that our volunteers have during their stay in Ecuador is to live and share with an Ecuadorian... Read More
Experiences volunteer Selin Wendt
Three weeks ago Selin Wendt (19) arrived in Quito to join Local Dreamers. To be the only non-Dutchman is not always easy, but Selin, half... Read More
Interview with host family Correa Maldonado
One of the most fun and valuable experiences that our volunteers have during their stay in Ecuador is to live and share with an Ecuadorian... Read More
Interview with host family Maldonado Ortíz
One of the most fun and valuable experiences that our volunteers have during their stay in Ecuador is to live and share with an Ecuadorian... Read More
Edith talks about her dental care project
For the past two months dentist in training Edith joined local Dreamers and set up her own oral hygiene project. In an improvised treatment room... Read More
Our newest host family Mayorga Rodríguez
One of the most fun and valuable experiences that our volunteers have during their stay in Ecuador is to live and share with an Ecuadorian... Read More
Host family Robalino, a visit to one of our first host families
One of the most fun and valuable experiences that our volunteers have during their stay in Ecuador is to live and share with an Ecuadorian... Read More
Drinks and Charity: the perfect basis for a fun evening
In June, Local Dreamers joined forces with a brand-new partner. Together, we now host a weekly quiz in a local pub in Quito. Working overtime... Read More
Internship as a teacher in Ecuador
As part of her Geography teacher training, intern Daniëlle van de Wijer spent two months teaching in Ecuador. Geography and English class turned out to be... Read More
Livin’ la vida Local: Galapagos Backpackers Journal part 2
In this monthly column, project coordinator Megan van der Moezel writes about her experiences in Quito. Livin’ la vida Local: a humorous beginner’s guide to... Read More
Livin la vida Local: Galapagos backpackers journal part 1
In this monthly column, project coordinator Megan van der Moezel writes about her experiences in Quito. Livin’ la vida Local: a humorous beginner’s guide to... Read More
The best pictures of the month May
Every year, Oxfam Novib publishes a calendar with beautiful, narrative photos from the countries where the organization is active. The cameras of Local Dreamers are... Read More
A hockey project in Quito
Our intern Jacqueline Eissens started a rather ambitious project under the Talentschool. Starting with a for this country unknown sport, in a country with a... Read More
Volunteering in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Volunteers Melissa de Wit and Romée Hirsch spent two weeks working as English teachers in a Huaorani community in the Amazon. Read all about their... Read More
Livin’ la vida Local: Latin American contradictions
In this monthly column, project coordinator Megan van der Moezel writes about her experiences in Quito. Livin’ la vida Local: a humorous beginner’s guide to... Read More
Living as a volunteer in Ecuador
Former volunteer Niels came to Quito twice to strengthen the Local Dreamers team. In November 2017 and March 2018 he worked within our projects and... Read More
Spanish teacher Mónica introduces herself
At the end of February Mónica Machuca started her new job as a Spanish teacher at Local Dreamers. Now that she has had her first... Read More
Livin’ la vida Local: International Ecuador
In this monthly column, project coordinator Megan van der Moezel writes about her experiences in Quito. Livin’ la vida Local: a humorous beginner’s guide to... Read More
The best pictures of the month March
Every year, Oxfam Novib publishes a calendar with beautiful, narrative photos from the countries where the organization is active. The cameras of Local Dreamers are... Read More
Y hoy te vas: Vlady about six years of LD
After six years at Local Dreamers, our Spanish teacher Vladimir Loyo is going to leave our foundation. ‘Vlady’ found a new challenging job at a... Read More
Unexpected experiences as an English teacher
The great thing about volunteering at Local Dreamers is that you also face challenges outside of your comfort zone. A lot of volunteers come to... Read More
Livin’ la vida Local: holiday spirit
In this monthly column, project coordinator Megan van der Moezel writes about her experiences in Quito. Livin’ la vida Local: a humorous beginner’s guide to... Read More