What is happening in our projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America?
What is happening in our social projects in Kenya, Peru or India? What is your situation in the context of the coronavirus? We want to continue sharing the news of the projects with which we collaborate in different countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. To which we are normally connected throughout the year, among other activities, through international volunteering. Although right now we cannot travel nor do we know when we will be able to do so normally again, the solidarity commitment to build a better world is still present in the
Adventure in El Salvador with 10 kilos in your backpack
One of the biggest challenges when making our travel backpack is to put your whole life inside to spend 30 days. How do you do that? The answer is easy: simplify! I will tell you about my experience discovering El Salvador with a backpack, or without it
Coronavirus and travel liability
This is the kind of news we would never want to have to write. In view of the global emergency due to the coronavirus infection - covid 19 - and as our business is directly related to international air travel, we thought it would be useful to provide some basic information on what to do if you are planning to travel in the near future. These are general recommendations for any traveller as well as specific recommendations for Tumaini travellers. At Tumaini, we are closely following the evolution of the spread of the coronavirus internationally. We believe that the first thing to do is
Have you ever wondered what Tumaini means?
Tumaini means "hope" in Swahili or Swahili, which is the eastern Bantu language of Kenya. In addition, Tumaini's own lyrics build an evocative image in the form of a fishing boat: “Give a man a fish and he will eat today, give him a rod and teach him to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life”. A simple phrase in the face of the current complex reality that aims to serve as a guide to our work. Why Swahili? The reason for using Swahili is that the founder of Tumaini, Mónica Herreras, gave a
#Tumaini Contest: win a charity trip for two people!
Win a charity trip for two people with the # Tumaini Contest! Have you always dreamed of taking a solidarity trip? Getting to know a southern country from the inside? Volunteer with boys and girls? This is the moment! Solidarity Trips Tumaini, with the collaboration of Asegurados Solidarios, launches a contest on Instagram to help you live the solidarity experience of your life. You can collaborate for two weeks and with whoever you want, in our collaborating NGOs in Peru or Cambodia. Go ahead and participate in the # Tumaini Contest! It is supportive. It is transformative. and change
8M: Esther, Erika and Pema, 3 brave girls who fight for their dreams
Esther lives in the Mombasa project. She loves to write poems.Erika is from Peru. Esther from Kenya. Pema from Nepal. But they have one thing in common: they won't let anything or anyone stop them from fulfilling their dreams. Although they have few resources and must overcome many obstacles, their stories of courage and overcoming encourage us to continue working for them... and many more women and girls from countries of the South. In the 8M and always: equality and rights, NOW! Esther in the Kenya project. Esther, street girl
Tumaini Meetings 2019: a solidarity trip can change your life, find out how!
Mónica, Sonia and Fran at the shelter for street children in Kenya. Would you love to take a solidarity trip to Peru, India or Kenya but don't you dare to take the plunge? Don't know where to contact reliable NGOs to collaborate? If you love to travel and you are a caring person, sign up for the Tumaini Traveling Meetings in Madrid or Barcelona! You will learn to travel the planet in a supportive and responsible way, you will meet small NGOs from countries of the South that need support and you will coincide with people who
2018: the Tumaini family grows!
Eva during her solidarity trip to Kenya. There is very little left until the end of the year, and it is time to reflect! How has 2018 been for Tumaini? If we had to sum it up in one sentence it would be: growth. The number of travelers is growing. The number of projects with which we collaborate is also increasing, since this year we have incorporated 5 new ones in Peru and Kenya. In addition, we have new collaborations with other NGOs, universities and companies, and we have raised more than 5,900 euros for NGOs in India, Kenya and Nepal. The family
Tumaini Meetings 2018: your first step towards a solidarity journey!
Almu's trip in PeruPeru, Kenya, India, Bolivia... would you like to meet them in solidarity but don't know how? This year, do you want to take advantage of your holidays to, in addition to sightseeing, collaborate with small NGOs that need volunteers? Come to Tumaini's traveling talks in Madrid, Barcelona and Alicante and we will tell you how a solidarity trip can change your life (and that of others!). Give classes to boys and girls with few resources in Peru and Mexico; take care of animals in Bolivia and Thailand or protect the environment