An ethical immersive learning experience in Colombia that brings people together through community partnership, cultural exchange, and ethical engagement.
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Who We Are
Who We Are
The Tertulia Project is an ethical immersive learning program in Colombia that brings participants into direct relationship with local communities, nonprofit partners, and small businesses. Through volunteer engagement, cultural immersion, and guided reflection, participants experience a more grounded and reciprocal form of global learning.
Our model is built around partnership, not extraction. We work alongside community-based organizations and invest in local leadership, local businesses, and experiences that reflect the realities, strengths, and aspirations of the region.
Each program is designed to help participants build cross-cultural understanding, challenge assumptions, and contribute to community-defined efforts in meaningful ways.
Why We Differ
Participants engage in community-informed work alongside local organizations, while participating in structured dialogue spaces that challenge assumptions, deepen understanding, and build cross-cultural connection.
The program is designed so that the majority of funds remain within the local economy.
The Details
Where: Colombias Coffee Axis (Eje Cafetero)
Who: 👥 Cohorts of 8+ participants
Service Areas: Disability Inclusion, Elderly Care, ELL, Animal Welfare, Food Insecurity and more.
How much? $950 for a 7 night minimum stay.
What's Included:
7+ nights lodging in the Coffee Region
Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Daily transportation to all program activities
Community-led volunteer placements
Daily facilitated “Café Tertulia” dialogue sessions
Cultural experiences and local excursions
On-the-ground coordination and support
What We Do
What We Do
Guest combine service, dialogue, and cultural immersion when visiting Colombia:
Morning: Volunteer with local organizations
Afternoon: Café Tertulia (guided dialogue + reflection)
Evening: Cultural experiences or free time
Volunteer focus areas may include:
Animal welfare
Elder companionship
Food insecurity
Education & ELL
Community-led initiatives
The Tertulia Experience | How We Work
Each week combines community engagement, cultural immersion, and daily reflection.
Participants can expect:
Hands-on volunteer engagement alongside local nonprofit or community partners
Opportunities to learn directly from local leaders and residents
Shared meals, regional exploration, and connection to local culture
Daily Café Tertulia conversations designed to deepen reflection and cross-cultural understanding
A program model that intentionally supports the local economy through partnerships with small businesses and community-based organizations
Community Impact
Community Impact
Supporting entrepreneurial initiatives defined by local partners.
Strengthening sustainable, community-centered tourism.
Contributing to the local economy through responsible travel.
Building long-term partnerships rooted in trust, authenticity, and honesty.
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