Explore Our Amazon Fellowship

Global Health, Faith, and Community Immersion Experience

AMAZON FELLOWS

  • Learn from One of the Most Diverse Regions in the World

    • The Ecuadorian Amazon is home to vibrant communities, rich cultural traditions, growing churches, and significant opportunities for collaborative work in healthcare, education, leadership development, and community transformation.

    • Through the Weaving Paths Amazon Fellowship, participants engage alongside local partners while developing practical skills, cultural humility, and a deeper understanding of global citizenship.

  • Global Health

    For:

    • Medical students

    • Dental students

    • Nursing students

    • Public Health students

    Activities:

    • Community health education

    • Medical outreach

    • Public health projects

    Community Development

    For:

    • Social Work

    • Sociology

    • Nonprofit Leadership

    Activities:

    • Asset mapping

    • Program evaluation

    • Community engagement

    Theology & Ministry

    For:

    • Seminarians

    • Ministry leaders

    • Theology students

    Activities:

    • Church partnerships

    • Leadership development

    • Community ministry

    Education & Youth Development

    For:

    • Education students

    • Youth workers

    • Child development professionals

    Activities:

    • Literacy programs

    • Youth leadership

    • Family strengthening

    Research Fellowship

    For:

    • Graduate students

    • Doctoral candidates

    • Fulbright applicants

    Activities:

    • Independent research

    • Community-based studies

    • Program evaluation

  • Summer Fellowship

    6–10 Weeks

    Ideal for:

    • Undergraduate students

    • Graduate students

    • Seminary students

    Semester Fellowship

    3–5 Months

    Ideal for:

    • Researchers

    • Graduate students

    • Gap-year participants

    Professional Fellowship

    2–8 Weeks

    Ideal for:

    • Faculty

    • Healthcare professionals

    • Ministry leaders

  • ✅ Orientation and training

    ✅ Local mentorship

    ✅ Community placement

    ✅ Cultural immersion

    ✅ Leadership development

    ✅ Project supervision

    ✅ Certificate of completion

    ✅ Potential university partnership opportunities

  • Working Alongside Local Leaders

    Weaving Paths collaborates with churches, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations throughout the Ecuadorian Amazon.

    Partners include:

    • Asociación Bautista del Oriente

    • Local Amazon churches

    • Community health initiatives

    • Educational institutions

    • Indigenous community leaders

  • Research Opportunities in the Ecuadorian Amazon

    Potential areas include:

    • Public Health

    • Rural Healthcare Access

    • Community Development

    • Education

    • Migration

    • Indigenous Communities

    • Faith and Community Resilience

    • Environmental Sustainability

    • Social Work Practice

    Researchers receive local support, introductions to community partners, and mentorship throughout their projects.

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