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Although the population of Minca is small, the village is still struggling with pollution, and a large number of stray animals creating animal welfare issues. This issue would only be made worse by the proposed high way extension which would bring tourists into the mix as well as destroy forests along the way. Sustainable tourism is important because the impact of tourism can effect a community negatively in many ways: culturally, environmentally and economically. Photo by @bednarphoto #SeeThroughANewLens #pwbColombia #misiongaia #volunteerabroad

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In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, sits a village called Minca. In this diverse landscape is where the organization, Misión Gaïa, is working to create a better future for this small community. The organization provides many services to the Community, with programs ranging from sustainable tourism and animal health to education and environmental practices. . Photo by @bednarphoto #SeeThroughANewLens #pwbColombia #misiongaia #volunteerabroad