Get to Know us
We envision Casa Global as a home across the world for travelers and volunteers who want to explore with purpose, connect with people, and contribute to something meaningful. As a small, independently driven company, we believe that real impact starts with real relationships. Rather than working through large networks or distant platforms, we build close, personal connections with trusted local organizations, communities, and projects. This allows us to understand where support is genuinely needed and to ensure that every experience we create is grounded in trust, transparency, and credibility.
Our partnerships are at the heart of Casa Global. By working directly with organizations that are already creating meaningful change within their communities, we connect travelers with opportunities that are authentic, responsible, and genuinely valuable. We believe this personal approach creates a deeper level of trust—for our travelers, our partners, and the communities we work alongside. Our ambition is to grow across countries and cultures without losing what makes us who we are: personal connections, carefully chosen partnerships, and a commitment to doing things with purpose.
Casa Global exists to bring people together through purpose-driven travel experiences that inspire connection, compassion, and conscious action. By connecting the right people with the right organizations and places, we aim to create positive, lasting impact—one relationship, one community, and one experience at a time.
Our team
Our team is built on long-standing relationships, local experience, and a genuine connection to the communities we work with. Through more than 15 years of close collaboration with Fundación Amigos del Mar and its community, we have developed a deep understanding of the people, culture, and realities behind the projects we support.
We bring together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, connected by shared values and a commitment to meaningful, responsible travel. Our partnerships are built personally and intentionally, allowing us to work with organizations and people who share our belief in creating positive and lasting impact.
Freja Kaarde
Project Manager, Amigos Del Mar | General Manager and co-founder, Casa Global
Pedro Salazar
Founder and Manager, Amigos Del Mar | Manager director and co-founder, Casa Global
Born in Colombia, Pedro has dedicated more than 16 years to improving the lives of people, animals, and the environment in Tierra Bomba. What started as a commitment to his local community has grown into a lifelong purpose: creating opportunities for children and young people while inspiring others to make a difference.
One of Pedro’s main initiatives focuses on supporting the reintegration of children and young people who have grown up in socially disadvantaged circumstances, helping them return to school and stay in the education system until graduation. Through this work, he has built strong connections with organizations and changemakers across Latin America who share his passion for creating positive change.
Over the years, Pedro has welcomed volunteers from all over the world, giving them the opportunity to become part of the community and contribute in a meaningful way. Many have left inspired to continue this work in their own communities.
His dedication and impact have also been recognized through several awards, reflecting the difference he has made for the people and community around him.
For Pedro, creating change is about more than projects — it is about people, relationships, and giving others the opportunity to build a better future. Through his warmth, commitment, and belief in the power of community, he continues to inspire those around him and create lasting positive change in Tierra Bomba.
Originally from Denmark, Freja moved to Colombia, where she has found both a home and a purpose in creating meaningful opportunities for others through sport, education, and conscious tourism.
As Project Director at Fundación Amigos del Mar, she leads community-based initiatives with a focus on lasting social impact. Among her key projects is a surf program for teenagers, helping young people build skills, confidence, and language abilities to become the next generation of bilingual surf instructors. She also leads an empowerment program for teenage girls, creating a safe space to develop confidence, leadership, and the tools to shape their own futures.
As General Manager of Casa Global, Freja brings these same values to tourism, creating experiences that are safe, transparent, responsible, and meaningful. She is passionate about connecting people with exceptional places and authentic experiences while promoting tourism that benefits both visitors and local communities.
Driven by a belief in the power of people, community, and opportunity, Freja works to build bridges between cultures and create lasting positive impact.