Glen Galindo's Contact Details

Glen Galindo's Company Details

Minga House Foundation

Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia • 5 Employees
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Minga House Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to host & facilitate community service and/or internship roles by international volunteers in the beautiful Colombian Coffee Region. Our training facility and professional bilingual staff will ensure you have a safe & fun educational experience!Who we are: Minga House Foundation was founded in 2014 by Glen Galindo who has 20+ years experience in U.S. higher education, is former U.S. Marine Corps Officer, and the former national director for a U.S.-based logistics company responsible for operations in Latin America. And our staff team is composed of local bilingual professionals. Minga House Foundation staff will be involved with you during the planning, the site introduction, with daily support, and periodic review & reflections. We will be your guide and we will introduce you to many people in the community beyond your internships or role as a volunteer! Our goal is that you be fully engaged, SAFE, LEARNING, and having FUN! You'll return home with lots of new friends!What is Minga? - "palabra quechua que significa construcción colectiva."Minga entails a collaborative work system that dates back to the Incas. It refers to the commitment, contract or work agreement between two or more people. The word minga also stands for meeting or reunion. The word minga has continued to evolve in that direction. Nowadays, in South America, it refers to community work or work among friends when they need help from each other. In addition to this, mingas usually include a feast to celebrate the collaboration and hard work.Come Minga with us! Reserve your once-in-a-lifetime vacation today!