Childcare Center for Sex Workers - Early childhood development
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This program provides a safe, nurturing space for the children of sex workers in Chinchiná, Colombia. Operating from Friday noon to Monday noon, the center offers shelter, food, recreational play, and transportation for medical care when needed. It’s the only facility catering specifically to this vulnerable population, and your involvement directly impacts the well-being and safety of up to 50 children, ages 0-12.
Our mission is to protect these children from malnutrition, neglect, and abuse, offering them a safe environment where they can feel loved and secure. By supporting this program, you’re helping to improve their immediate quality of life and preventing exposure to harmful situations such as violence, substance abuse, and neglect. Long-term, we aim to reduce the risk of these children entering the sex trade or other dangerous paths. In addition to your work at the childcare center, there are opportunities to volunteer at local public and private schools, or create a customized program based on your availability and interests. How involved would you like to be? How to Join the Childcare Center for Sex Workers Program:
We’ve made the application process simple and straightforward. Follow these steps to start your journey with Minga House:
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How does it work?
Program Cost: $45/day (USD) - Housing included at Minga House!
Discount offered if stay is longer than 30 days or if you share lodging.
Refund Policy:
There is no refund for the first 30 days of programming.
Why? Because much unrecoverable staff time & effort is invested prior to your arrival to plan your programming.
Additional Expenses - USD
Program Cost: $45/day (USD) - Housing included at Minga House!
Discount offered if stay is longer than 30 days or if you share lodging.
Refund Policy:
There is no refund for the first 30 days of programming.
Why? Because much unrecoverable staff time & effort is invested prior to your arrival to plan your programming.
Additional Expenses - USD
- Food: $5-15/day regardless if you eat out daily or prepare your own food in our shared kitchen, depending on your diet.
- Airport Pick-up & Drop-Off: $40-42 paid directly to the taxi. (we connect you to approved drivers) 45 min ride to Chinchina.
- Medical Insurance: Not required, but highly recommended while traveling abroad. MHF is not responsible for your care.
- Optional - Recreational & Cultural Excursions vary from Free to $100 USD each, most are inexpensive! See Self-Guided Tours
- Optional - Personal Interpreter or Aide: $10-30/day - see college students available for contract at bottom of Team page