Colek Competitors

As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, and Youth In Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 250,000 Americans of all ages have served in 144 countries worldwide.

TECHO is a youth led non-profit organization present in Latin America & the Caribbean. Through the joint work of families living in extreme poverty with youth volunteers, TECHO seeks to overcome poverty in slums. TECHO pursues three strategic objectives: (1) The promotion of community development in slums (2) Fostering social awareness and action (3) Political advocacy

Nuestra misión es ofrecer atención eficiente a la población en casos de emergencia y en situaciones de desastre, impulsando acciones tendientes a incrementar la capacidad de las personas y las comunidades a través de la acción voluntaria.