Salesianos de Kami

Located in the rural Andean highlands of Kami, Bolivia, the Salesians of Kami placement focuses on empowering indigenous communities through sustainable rural development. The project supports agroecological vegetable gardens, pig farms, and trout fish farms—initiatives designed to improve family nutrition and generate income. Through training local agricultural promoters, volunteers join a mission-driven effort that promotes food sovereignty, gender equity, and environmental stewardship.

Volunteers collaborate with the Salesians and community leaders to facilitate hands-on workshops, support participatory community diagnostics, and help expand new ventures—like fruit growing, beekeeping, and reforestation—based on local needs. This placement offers a meaningful opportunity for those passionate about sustainable agriculture, community-led development, and intercultural solidarity. Volunteers work in close-knit rural settings, living simply alongside the community, sharing meals, prayer, and daily life—with the chance to witness tangible changes in people’s lives and the landscape alike.