The Ceiba Foundation

Semester Program:
The Ceiba Foundation is a non-profit conservation organization that has teamed up with the University of Wisconsin - Madison to offer a fully accredited tropical conservation study abroad program in Ecuador. Our programs immerse students in the rich ecosystems and cultures of Ecuador, while providing hands-on training in conservation science and practice! Our rigorous programs are led by experienced tropical biologists active in conservation work.

Summer courses:
Study tropical ecology while traveling to some of the incredible ecosystems in Ecuador. Ceiba's exciting summer course leads students on a four week expedition through mountainous forest, coastal sands, Andean tundra, and the world-famous Amazon rainforest. Students study the diversity of tropical plants and animals, learn broad ecological concepts and gain hands-on experience in ecological research methods. The course is fully accredited by the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Internships:
This program will immerse you in the rural communities and tropical habitats of coastal Ecuador, where you will gain hands-on experience and improve your Spanish language skills. You will select your internship project from one of four general subject areas: conservation, research, education and community development.

Volunteer Programs:
This program will immerse you in the rural communities and tropical habitats of coastal Ecuador, where you will gain hands-on experience and improve your Spanish language skills. You will select your internship project from one of four general subject areas: conservation, research, education and community development.