Hiking in Cuba Photo Gallery

Special Program in Santiago de Cuba: “Walking with Heroes” They hike for a period of 10 days (of which you will join them for 2 days and nights) in the countryside visiting local communities and encouraging children, youth and the rest of the population to express themselves artistically: plastic arts, literature, dance, theater, etc. Hiking in Cuba An opportunity to express theoretical knowledge by practicing in communities where traditional values take priority, supports a range of values:…

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Emilia Hovestadt. Intern abroad in Madrid: Interview and Photo Gallery

An intern abroad experience. Emilia Hovestadt spent 2.5 months with us in Madrid last fall from October 1st to December 14th, 2016.  She was a Marketing intern for a company which we started working with over 10 years ago.  Their area of expertise is the conciliation of the private and professional lives of workers through the organization of services, events, activities, workshops, etc. Her duties included translating their website to American English, visiting their day care centers…

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Special Program in Santiago de Cuba: “Walking with Heroes”

VIII Cultural Arts Exchange in Santiago de Cuba. Sponsored by the Hermanos Saiz Association and BEST Programs. 7 nights between the end of July and early August, according to the calendar year. With accommodation, meals, Spanish and/or salsa dancing. General Overview Practical Info Itinerary See Photo Gallery General Overview The idea of promoting art in the mountains is not new anywhere in the world, but its origins are unknown. Where and how it came to its maximum…

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Do you have what it takes to be a good volunteer?

Why Volunteer? Why should you care about what the world needs? Because you, like me, are a human and our special role as humans gives us the ability to connect and empathize. By connecting with someone else who is struggling we help ourselves and how we can help best is by enhancing these qualities in the amount and way that each of us excels. So in the words of Marianne Williamson, “It’s not just what we do,…

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New US Representative for BEST Programs

BEST Programs, S.L. is pleased to announce its recent hiring of Julia Peterson who will join the BEST team as a US Representative and Coordinator for J1 visa participants working remotely for applicants from around the world.  Within these roles, Julia will tutor and guide the applicants, as well as prospect the work placements with US companies. “I was attracted by BEST’s mission to enhance cultural and personal development through their internships and edu-travel learning programs,” Julia…

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Volunteer Interview: Sabadell, una pequeña gran ciudad

by Alex Holgado Llegó a España en Julio y, tras dos meses en Málaga, está viviendo en Barcelona. Melissa Vogt procede de Adelaida, la capital de Australia, y está perfeccionando su español (es hija de madre peruana) al tiempo que colabora con la fundación local SID Moskitia. En Australia -dice- soy voluntaria de Oxfam y me resulta muy interesante SID Moskitia porque trabaja directamente sobre el terreno y ves los resultados. Sus planes en noviembre: se irá…

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