The New Project – UNAM 2025
After successfully making the Yo Me Voy Pa’ España project a reality in 2024—despite having much private or institutional support and no prior experience organizing trips of this kind—this year, the excitement among the second-year Spanish students at the University of Namibia is even greater. They know that if it was done once, it can be done again, though they are also fully aware of the effort it requires.
To achieve this, all the studentes involved are already working hard, setting up the first markets, while the new Spanish lecturer, Lara, is leading them from her position at the University of Namibia. At the same time, once officially recognized, the Yo Me Voy Pa’ España Cultural Association will carry out all possible activities to help make this dream come true once again and establish it as a lasting and repeatable initiative for future editions.
We remind everyone why are we still doing something like this
Due to the economic circumstances affecting Namibia, one of the countries with the highest economic inequality ratio in the world, this journey would be a dream for many. However, as the limit is only imagination, we hope to achieve it again with the help of everyone. These kinds of experiences can be life-changing for many of the participants, and we think everybody should access to the same type of opportunities, specially in one of the richest countries in the world where only less than 4 million people live.
What Do We Need?
Around 1,300 euros are needed per student to cover the cost of airfare, transportation within Spain, accommodation, torustic activities and meals.
To achieve this, we are participating in markets in Windhoek, selling Spanish food and drinks such as empanadas, Spanish tortilla and sangría. We will be soon also selling raffle tickets with prizes provided by some businesses in Windhoek and even organizing more music concerts. You can take a look at all our progress on the blog.
Despite all our efforts, the possibility of raising the necessary budget through these channels is slim. Therefore, we have decided to give more visibility to this project by setting up soon a crowfunding webpage that allows us to receive donations in exchange for classes in the various languages we speak: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Afrikaans, German, and several native languages of Namibia. This way, you can practice the language you are learning and, at the same time, help us make the dream of traveling to Spain come true again.
The Impact
The importance of carrying out this project is crucial for the students involved in it. The time, energy, and effort they have dedicated must materialize in the realization of this study trip. The lives and potential of our students could positively change by being exposed to such a diverse environment at such a young age.
For the majority of our students of Spanish, with an average age of 20 years old, undertaking this journey on their own would be unattainable. Hopefully, with the contribution, empathy, and assistance of everyone, we can make this beautiful dream come true.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are unable to contribute financially, it would also be great support for us if you could help spread the word about this initiative among your loved ones. Perhaps they might be able to support us directly. Thank you very much!
Your support is very important for us. You can help us by following us on social media and spreading the word about our project!
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