The Kalu Yala Institute: Environment & Community Internships in Panama

At Kalu Yala, we are in the process of building the world's most sustainable modern village nestled in the Panamanian rainforest in an ecologically-responsible way. Within the Institute, programs take place in two venues: creating the town's foundation in Kalu Yala, and developing relationships in our neighboring town of San Miguel. All programs will participate in a outdoor valley-based seminar each Monday on the Foundations of Innovation, Creativity, and Sustainability, and many interdisciplinary and cultural programming with be offered. Many programs will collaborate with and learn from Panamanian contacts in various academic fields and esteemed institutions.

• Biology: Gain a broad understanding of rainforest systems
• Business: Plan, fund, and launch a new company in only two months
• Construction Arts: Become adept at post & beam carpentry and structural masonry
• Culinary Arts: Work directly with local farms on maintaining a local, seasonal menu
• Design Thinking: Combine independent thinking with technical skills
• Engineering: Design, build, and test all the systems necessary to support a thriving population
• Hospitality: Learn how to manage a visitor experience built around human connection to nature
• Media Arts: Reinvent the way we tell stories about sustainability and the world as a whole.
• Outdoor Recreation: Enhance your outdoor skills and knowledge out in the field
• Political Science: Dive into rural challenges and solutions in Latin America
• Public Education & Community Development: Develop effective community-organizing tactics
• Public Health & Wellness: Learn what constitutes the wellbeing of individuals and communities
• Sustainable Agriculture: Grasp permaculture farm planning & management