We want to prevent that volunteers take work from the local people. For example, local people know perfectly how to build a classroom, but they are happy to learn new building techniques from an architect. So if you have a certain skill or knowledge and you’re willing to share and transfer your knowledge to the villagers we are very happy to work with you.
Direct care, for example taking care of ill people, orphans or children is (as we see it) not a task of volunteers but a responsibility of the community.
People from all layers are involved in the projects. Men, women and children of all ages. However, in all cases there is a local structure like a school, a cooperation, a sports club with local leaders to which the project will be linked.
We are committing us to the Responsible Volunteering Code developed by the Responsible Tourism Partnership. Experiences of Friends of Mambo: http://mamboviewpoint.blogspot.com/