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Periodo
Dove
Età
Codice
Contributo
Titolo
St. James Community Orphans School
Periodo
12/03/2025 -
31/03/2025
Dove
Kenya
Età
21-99
Codice
KVDA/STV/03A
Contributo
140 € + 300
EUR
Lavoro
• Teaching
• Farming
• Home visits to orphans, caregivers and community members to enhance intercultural education and solidarity.
• Sports activities with school pupils
• Community education on teenage pregnancy
• Social work, guiding and counseling for the HIV/AIDS program at the health center.
Luogo
EDUCATIONAL TOURS
KVDA offers educational tours to spectacular sites including the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve at separate fees. Please contact us for specific tour information.
Alloggio
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
• The host community will provide a house to accommodate the volunteers with very basic living conditions.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is also recommended.
• There is no electricity connection at the project but volunteers can charge their electric appliances at the nearest market center.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Requisiti e materiali
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NBO
NEAREST STATION: International Arrivals Lounge
Organizzatore
Project overview
St. James Community Orphans School is a community owned school whose idea was conceived to the challenges that the community has been with over the years. For a long time, parents have passed on leaving their children to be orphans who are either total or partial. Due to constant and continuous death and other related issues, the number of these orphans grew to an escalating rate which eventually led to call for intervention. It is this regard the school has taken good care of most of these orphans since school opened its doors on the 9th January 2012 hitherto
St. James Community School is located in Mfangano Island, Homabay County in Kenya. It’s one of the many islands in Lake Victoria with several beaches. Being an island with many fishing beaches, it’s prone to a unique lifestyle that contributes to high prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS which leads to many orphans
St. James School is addressing three major problems
1. Free education for these orphans
2. Poor nutrition
3. Alarming low levels of domestic income among caregivers households
In 2014, the school started with a population of 45 orphans represented in three kindergarten classes, with 3 teachers. To date the school is enjoying a population of 112 both total and partial orphans aged between 3 years to 12 years. The school has seven classes with 8 teachers.
LOCATION: The school is located within Mfangano Island, Waware sub-location, Mfangano north location, Mfangano division, Mbita Sub-county of Homa-Bay County.
PUPIL POPULATION: 112
CLASSROOMS: 7
TEACHERS: 8
CLASSES: Baby class, Nursery class, Pre-unit class, Standard one to four
SPONSORS: Community sponsored
VISION:” To be an exemplary Centre of excellence in quality holistic, academic education provision within the community”
MISSION:” To provide accessible and acceptable education to the less fortunate professionally, and in a formal manner that can be realized from within and without the community”
MOTTO:” Arise and shine for a better life”.
OBJECTIVE: To be the school within the island in helping provide for the welfare and well-being of the numerous orphans and destitute left behind as a result of HIV/AIDS pandemic.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMES: Since the school’s inception in 2012, the school has various volunteer activities. Among them being:
a) In 2012 (May-August), we received two volunteer teachers who helped the school in teaching `of physical ad vocation (P.E). The volunteers were from Italy.
b) (Jan-Feb) 2013, the school, got one volunteer (male) from Japan who helped in the school garden.
c) (May-June), we had 2 volunteers (a couple) from USA, Michigan who helped the teaching of health and sanitation lessons.
Security for our volunteers has always been our number one priority. Moreover, the school is situated barely 600m from the police post
We also have a Government of Kenya dispensary within the same area to carter for health emergency that might arise
The school is committed to offering hope to children and especially who are vulnerable to societal risks and this call for community of efforts.
Titolo
Vang Vieng 2C
Periodo
14/03/2025 -
22/03/2025
Dove
Laos
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0309C
Contributo
140 € + 180
USD
Lavoro
Volunteers will 1) Working for building Youth Center, 2) Organic farming (just small gardening at youth centers, mostly planting flowers and trees for shade), 3) Participate in club activities and 4) Participate in English class traditional dance.
Luogo
Agricultural village in Van Vieng district in the north part, surrounded by the river and mountains. Other activities - Going to the Market, Basi Ceremony, Performance, Party, etc.
Alloggio
Phonsung Youth Center. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. There are local markets near the village. Sometime the dinner will be Vangvieng town. Sleeping bag is necessary.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work and respect to the local culture and way of the local organization! Language - English (Lao is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: VTE
NEAREST STATION: Vientiane. Volunteers need to arrive by 08:00 on the first day and can leave there after 20:00 on the last day. They can go to Van Vieng by the public bus that takes 4-5 hours, possibly together with other volunteers!
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Phoudindaeng Youth Center (PYC) since 2009. PYC's main projects are running a school bus, teaching English in extracurricular classes, supporting the construction of a community center and establishing a library. Considering the increasing demands of villagers, PYC was officially established in 2007 which has played important roles for personal growth, life-long education and formation of leadership skills.
In 2024, 2 workcamps were successfully organized with 8 vols. from Japan, Hong Kong and Myanmar in addition to some local vols. It had been open only to Asian, but from this year, it is open to all over the world!
Titolo
YCK 3B
Periodo
16/03/2025 -
24/03/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0316B
Contributo
140 € + 800
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in guiding student in studies, setting a better environment to enhance a better learning environment. Be ready to provide attentive care from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday. It is also important to have nice exchange with several children sleeping in the school building! Some group activities will be arranged by the school and teachers.
Luogo
The school is located in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!). Other activities - Visitation to the other community school around, local sports, visit around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in the school. Meal will be provided. Sleeping bag is necessary (mat is also recommended since the floor is hard). Water is very valuable, so the volunteers should be aware of not wasting it when washing the clothes and taking a bath.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed! Language - English (Malay is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 14:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2018 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of children in and around Chow Kit. They run two drop-in centers in Chow Kit and one safe home for children who are in need of temporary guardianship. YCK operate in partnership with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. YCK developed out of Nur Salam and was incorporated in 2011. The past workcamps since 2018 Sep. have been successful and in 2024, 48 vols. from Japan, Mexico and Italy joined 4 workcamps with creating great impact!
Titolo
YCK 3
Periodo
16/03/2025 -
29/03/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0316A
Contributo
140 € + 1050
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in guiding student in studies, setting a better environment to enhance a better learning environment. Be ready to provide attentive care from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday. It is also important to have nice exchange with several children sleeping in the school building! Some group activities will be arranged by the school and teachers.
Luogo
The school is located in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!). Other activities - Visitation to the other community school around, local sports, visit around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in the school. Meal will be provided. Sleeping bag is necessary (mat is also recommended since the floor is hard). Water is very valuable, so the volunteers should be aware of not wasting it when washing the clothes and taking a bath.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed! Language - English (Malay is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 14:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2018 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of children in and around Chow Kit. They run two drop-in centers in Chow Kit and one safe home for children who are in need of temporary guardianship. YCK operate in partnership with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. YCK developed out of Nur Salam and was incorporated in 2011. The past workcamps since 2018 Sep. have been successful and in 2024, 48 vols. from Japan, Mexico and Italy joined 4 workcamps with creating great impact!
Titolo
Golden Age 7
Periodo
16/03/2025 -
22/03/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-50
Codice
NICE-25Y-0316D
Contributo
140 € + 700
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.
Luogo
The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend.
Alloggio
Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san). Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.
Requisiti e materiali
Bring along your expertise, such as singing, dancing, arts and craft and most important your caring heart to engage with these old people.English (Malay is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice. She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024, 8 volunteers from Japan and Hong Kong did great work!
Titolo
Peace Village 2 - Nakhon Ratchasima
Periodo
17/03/2025 -
29/03/2025
Dove
Thailandia
Età
18-75
Codice
VSA2503-1
Contributo
140 € + 10000
THB
Lavoro
Creative teaching English– Creative teaching is important to recognize; teaching certificate
does not need for specific quality of the volunteer, but creative is the one of yours. The aims
of creative teaching are given the chance for people in the village or the place nearby can
communicate with different language, touch difference culture, and believing.
Center renovation–As we have the center, VSA Learning Home, now we also need a
volunteer to set up the center as when they have spare time from main work. We are going
to clean repair and renovate the center.
Kitchen Garden and farming-Fresh from Farm to table from itchen garden in the
accommodation area. Volunteer will pants and take care of the small garden
Luogo
Ban Krok Luk school, Takhian, Dan
Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima
Ban Maab Grad School, Phanchana,
Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima
Alloggio
Stay with a local host family. Take turn to cook at the host family for breakfast and supper.
There will be lunch at the school with teachers or students.
Volunteers are welcome to help or learn cooking with host family or at the workplace as well
as to bring some ingredients from your country for food culture exchange.
Internet wifi is available at host family houses and schools.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BKK
NEAREST STATION: Dan Khun Thot bus staop
Organizzatore
The key to live at Peace Village; Living green, International community living, Learning by
doing and Cultural diversity. Peace Village 2 has been created since 2015 usign the similar
ideas of Peace Village Songkhla, Ta Kien community has 17 villages, with about 12,000
population. Main occupation is agriculture. There are 7 schools
Titolo
SEEDS 008. ENVIRONMENT AND AMP; PHOTOGRAPHY - MARCH
Periodo
17/03/2025 -
26/03/2025
Dove
Islanda
Età
18-99
Codice
SEEDS 008
Contributo
140 € + 400
EUR
Lavoro
During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions of our partner organisations.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.
Luogo
Reykjavik is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The world s northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography (Northern Lights) workshop in the city or in the vicinity of Reykjavik. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.Some excursions (e.g. to the Golden Circle, Hot River hike and/or South Shore) can be arranged at discount fares if there is free time after the camp workshops/sessions.
Alloggio
SEEDS participants will stay in a house in Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories.Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
Requisiti e materiali
LANGUAGE: English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shoes, as some of the activities take place outdoors.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KEF
NEAREST STATION: Bus station Reykjavik (BSI)
Organizzatore
SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.
Titolo
YCK 3C
Periodo
21/03/2025 -
29/03/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25Y-0316C
Contributo
140 € + 800
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in guiding student in studies, setting a better environment to enhance a better learning environment. Be ready to provide attentive care from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday to Friday. It is also important to have nice exchange with several children sleeping in the school building! Some group activities will be arranged by the school and teachers.
Luogo
The school is located in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the city, so you can sometimes enjoy café, night market, etc. in the evening (but not till too late!). Other activities - Visitation to the other community school around, local sports, visit around Kuala Lumpur city, and the cultural heritage of Malaysia, cultural exchange events.
Alloggio
Volunteers will stay in the school. Meal will be provided. Sleeping bag is necessary (mat is also recommended since the floor is hard). Water is very valuable, so the volunteers should be aware of not wasting it when washing the clothes and taking a bath.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to work with the kids and to respect local culture/ way. Experience of similar type of service is welcomed! Language - English (Malay is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 14:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2018 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) is a non-profit organization that caters to the needs of children in and around Chow Kit. They run two drop-in centers in Chow Kit and one safe home for children who are in need of temporary guardianship. YCK operate in partnership with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare. YCK developed out of Nur Salam and was incorporated in 2011. The past workcamps since 2018 Sep. have been successful and in 2024, 48 vols. from Japan, Mexico and Italy joined 4 workcamps with creating great impact!
Titolo
Help to restore a historical fortress museum - Enjoy living in a lively communit
Periodo
23/03/2025 -
05/04/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 25337
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Your host community Germersheim is looking forward to your help with renovation tasks in the fortress museum. The fortress is everywhere in Germersheim. The numerous historic buildings are listed and are used in a variety of ways: as a museum, university, music school and youth center. The Ludwigstor, as one of the preserved city gates, will be “your fortress building”, which is used as a museum but is closed due to necessary renovation and restoration work. With your help, it should be reopened in 2026. To this end, we are organizing two Workcamps with the city of Germersheim this year. In this spring Camp, we need your help with the renovation of the exhibition rooms. The rooms are to be restored to their original “historical” state as far as possible and everything that deviates from the construction period is to be removed. Specifically: historic windows must be thoroughly refurbished, plywood panels that keep out daylight must be carefully removed, the window timbers must be sanded and revitalized with oily paints. Some of the historic wooden floors have PVC coverings, which should be carefully removed without damaging the substrate, e.g. with a spatula or special tools. Door frames that do not correspond to the construction period, i.e. were added later, should be carefully removed, as should wall areas that close off former passageways. As you can see, you can really let off steam here, but it's also strenuous work that requires a bit of strength! Turn up the music and off you go. If you want to really let off steam in an old fortress, this is the place for you. Another aspect is that you should document your work digitally, e.g. with a video diary of your work or a photo documentation that not only shows you at work, but also the spatial changes before and after your work assignment.
Luogo
You have lots of leisure options: you can be in Speyer in 12 minutes by S-Bahn, with a beautiful historic old town, the cathedral, technology museum, Sea Life, Bademaxx (leisure pool), cafés and bars. The university cities of Heidelberg and Karlsruhe are also very easy to reach by train. You can also travel to France, e.g. to Strasbourg. If you like hiking, you can do so in the Palatinate Forest with its many castles and huts to stop off at. To discover Germersheim, you can take a guided tour of the town. Germersheim has an old town with several stores and cafés. www.germersheim.eu You can take an electric boat trip (night trip) or a canoe trip on the Rhine. An absolute highlight for the region is the almond blossom, which will be in full bloom during your workcamp. Very beautiful for nature lovers and great photo opportunities www.mandelbluete-pfalz.de
Alloggio
Rooms of the former district administration, right in the center of Germersheim. You cook together. Money for the food shopping is provided to you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any allergies when registering.
Requisiti e materiali
Only for participants who enjoy manual and physically demanding work.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: FRA
NEAREST STATION: airport: Frankfurt international, next train station: Germersheim. We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus, or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.
Social Media Project Partner: www.germersheim.eu
Titolo
Golden Age 8
Periodo
23/03/2025 -
29/03/2025
Dove
Malesia
Età
18-50
Codice
NICE-25Y-0323A
Contributo
140 € + 700
MYR
Lavoro
Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.
Luogo
The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend.
Alloggio
Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san). Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.
Requisiti e materiali
Bring along your expertise, such as singing, dancing, arts and craft and most important your caring heart to engage with these old people.English (Malay is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KUL
NEAREST STATION: Kuala Lumpur - Volunteers will meet at the nearest train station and need to arrive at the airport by 10:00 on the first day and can leave the airport after 11:00 on the last day.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice. She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024, 8 volunteers from Japan and Hong Kong did great work!
Titolo
Gose 1
Periodo
25/03/2025 -
03/04/2025
Dove
Giappone
Età
18-99
Codice
NICE-25S-0325A
Contributo
140 € + 9000
JPY
Lavoro
Supporting in crop production through pesticide-free and environmentally friendly agriculture. Vols. will also cut grass on abandoned fields and restore farmland. Vols may also perform other farm work such as spreading compost on fields and harvesting!
Luogo
It is located in Gose city, Nara pref. which is about 50 km southeast of Osaka. Other activities - Hot spring, temples and shrines. Short trip to main city in Nara.
Alloggio
Volunteers stay at an old Japanese house next to the local host's. Volunteers cook by themselves by turn. Smoking is not allowed. The has a cat.
Requisiti e materiali
High motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, to work hard with simple mountain life in a remote area. Respect for the local culture and way of the local organization. Interests in agriculture. Language - English (Japanese is also welcomed!)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KIX
NEAREST STATION: Using Kansai International Airport (KIX) is convenient for the access to the project site. From KIX to project site about 2 hours by train.
Organizzatore
This project is actively working for SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGS15 (Life on Land). This project is co-organized with "Sugiura Farm" that engages in organic farming for pursuing food safety and an environmental-friendly society. The owner of this farm is Mr. Sugiura, who was the only a man taking care of 2 hectares of farmland abandoned by local people until 2022. The local farmaers became too old to keep working on the farm. Mr. Sugiura cultivates, harvests crops, even makes fertilizer and processes the harvest into products. He is working not only for crops, but also for conserving the environment and the beautiful scenery of living fields in the countryside of Japan.
Titolo
SEEDS 009. ENVIRONMENT AND AMP; PHOTOGRAPHY - SPRI
Periodo
27/03/2025 -
05/04/2025
Dove
Islanda
Età
18-99
Codice
SEEDS 009.
Contributo
140 € + 400
EUR
Lavoro
During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and amp; local environmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and amp; travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions of our partner organisations.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city. At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing. Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography (Northern Lights) workshop in the city or in the vicinity of ReykjavEk. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.
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ReykjavEk is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energy sources. The worlds northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. ReykjavEk is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.
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SEEDS participants will stay in a house in ReykjavEk. The facilities are basic with a kitchen, showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories.Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
Requisiti e materiali
It may be very cold and/or rainy, so we recommend bringing warm and waterproof clothes (underlayers, overcoats, scarves, gloves and hats) and good walking shs, as some of the activities take place outdoors.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KEF
NEAREST STATION: REYKJAVIK
Organizzatore
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Titolo
Active for future- help to plant trees!
Periodo
29/03/2025 -
11/04/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
ijgd 25329
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
Highlights: Group feeling in the middle of the forest! Active for future- help to plant trees
Are you a nature lover? Then this is the perfect workcamp for you! Here you will have the opportunity to spend 2 weeks working and living in the forest. Your main task will be to plant trees as part of an active contribution to conservation! You will also be helping out with several other conservation tasks, such as forest maintenance, constructing and repairing protective fences, and preserving the biotopes in the area. By working on these activities, you will also learn a lot about the ecosystem of a forest!
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Highlight numerous weekend excursions: Frankfurt, Cologne, Mainz and much more.
You will be living in a beautiful accommodation building in the middle of the forest, where you can barbecue together in the evening and sit around the campfire. There will be a minibus available for your group, so that you can get to know the beautiful surroundings and drive to local attractions such as the swimming pool, the animal park or the climbing area. You will also be able to take trips to the river Rhine, to Koblenz, to Mainz or to Frankfurt during the camp. The nearest town to your accommodation is Bingen, which also offers several different sights and attractions.
Alloggio
Highlight: comfortable accommodation,
You will be living in the leisure centre, which is located in the middle of the forest. Meals are prepared by the house: Breakfast, a warm lunch and in the evening there is a “cold” dinner with bread and sausage, cheese, (vegan/vegetarian) spread. Please state any intolerances during registration.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: FRA
NEAREST STATION: Airport: Frankfurt am Main international,Train station: Bingen HBF (don't choose Frankfurt Hahn as airport, it's to far away.) We would like to invite you to travel as environmentally friendly as possible. If you have the option to go by train, bus or carshare that can be a great first step for you to become a climate steward.
Organizzatore
The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles: Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education
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Titolo
Kanana Hill Academy
Periodo
05/04/2025 -
26/04/2025
Dove
Kenya
Età
21-99
Codice
KVDA/STV/04A
Contributo
140 € + 300
EUR
Lavoro
• Digging classrooms foundation
• Carrying water and sand to the construction site
• Mixing sand, cement and water for renovation work
• Laying of concrete blocks
• Clearing the bushes in the school garden
• Home visits to experience challenges of development at the grassroots
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What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.
Alloggio
• Volunteers will stay in a homestead within the community with basic living conditions.
• Volunteers have an obligation to climb down the level of the people with the aim of exposure to development challenges.
• There is electricity in this homestead
• KVDA will provide foodstuffs and volunteers will cook their own meals in turns. Water is available from springs and it is recommended that drinking water should be boiled or medicated. Mineral water available at supermarkets is recommended.
• There is electricity connection at the project and the volunteers have an opportunity to use electric appliances.
• Furthermore, we invite you to bring typical food, spices, drinks, games and music from your country (for an intercultural evening) – and a lot of motivation!
Requisiti e materiali
What to carry?
This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch/flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others
DONATION AND GIFTS:
These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: NBO
NEAREST STATION: International Arrivals Terminal
Organizzatore
Kanana Hill Academy was founded in January 2019. It is located in Kanana village, Pongwe Kikoneni location, Lunga Lunga constituency in Kwale county.
The school is registered with the Ministry of education
The school is located on Mombasa-Dar es Salaam highway and it is about 80 Kms from Mombasa town just after the Ukunda major tourist town.
The acreage of the school is about 4.2 hectares.
The school is a mixed private school with a population of 150 pupils and 12 teachers.
Aims and objectives:
1. To provide good learning opportunities to young learners
2. To provide learning opportunities to the less privileged in society
3. To provide friendly environment to the learners
4. To shape and produce future leaders with vision
5. To be the leading institution in academic excellence
The composition of the community around is the Digo, Duruma and Giriama in the South Coast of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean.
Titolo
SEEDS 010. ENVIRONMENT AND AMP; PHOTOGRAPHY - APRI
Periodo
06/04/2025 -
15/04/2025
Dove
Islanda
Età
18-99
Codice
SEEDS 010
Contributo
140 € + 400
EUR
Lavoro
During this camp, participants can share their love for (and learn more about) global and amp; localenvironmental issues, as well as photography. If you are interested in topics such as climate change, waste management, animal protection and sustainability, and you also love taking photographs, making videos or want to develop your photography skills, then this project is for youWhile developing artistic and technical photography skills, you will be focusing on environmental and sustainability issues through non-formal activities such as workshops, discussions, presentations and visits facilitated by SEEDS. One of our aims is to help create more environmentally aware consumers and amp; travellersYou will visit local projects on environment and conservation. These may include hands-on activities or guided visits. Some examples include outdoor cleanup tasks, a geothermal power plant, a local fauna and/or flora exhibition or an outdoor Icelandic culture museum. Some of these activities are dependent on conditions such as weather, as well as availability or restrictions of our partner organisations.You will also have time to put the theory about photography into practice, walking around and exploring the city.At the end of the camp, the best photographs from each participant are selected for an online exhibition on SEEDS social media. Participants should bring their own digital cameras, lenses, tripods and laptops if possible.SEEDS programme combines learning, sharing, hands-on activities, getting to know Iceland, its culture, having fun, exploring the city and its attractions, as stunning natural attractions in possible excursions. Participants should prepare to share environmental issues from their countries and should be ready to spend time outdoors walking medium distances during activities and sightseeing.Note this project is a learning/sharing camp and not a standard workcamp. This project has a smaller volunteer work part and puts a bigger emphasis on the personal learning process than on the community impact.In this project SEEDS will organise a night photography (Northern Lights) workshop in the city or in the vicinity of ReykjavEk. This will take place during late evening and possibly into the night. Northern lights are a natural phenomenon depending on solar activity and meteorological conditions; we cannot guarantee you will see northern lights, but the night photography workshop will be organised anyway.
Luogo
ReykjavEk is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with nature, using renewable energysources. The worlds northernmost capital bridges the Atlantic, between Europe and North America. ReykjavEk is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic. It is an international city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded by beautiful nature.
Alloggio
SEEDS participants will stay in a house in ReykjavEk. The facilities are basic with a kitchen,showers, and a washing machine. Everyone is expected to show consideration for their companions. Participants will sleep in shared rooms or dormitories.Volunteers will receive food supplies and will be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Please note the food SEEDS provides will be vegetarian. Do not forget to bring some traditional/typical food, drinks, recipes, music, games or movies from your country for the intercultural evening. Please be aware some items or ingredients may be expensive in Iceland and you will need to buy them yourselves or bring them from your country.
Requisiti e materiali
English will be the language in the camp; intermediate conversational skills are needed.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: KEF
NEAREST STATION: REYKJAVIK
Organizzatore
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Titolo
Berlin DIY Camp
Periodo
06/04/2025 -
12/04/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
VJF25 3.2
Contributo
140 € + 0
EUR
Lavoro
During this camp, our main goal for the week will be all about woodworking. This means we'll be busy building DIY furniture specifically designed for our outdoor areas. To make sure everyone learns the woodworking skills well, we've arranged for a skilled instructor to guide us through hands-on training sessions. Alongside woodworking, we'll also take care of other renovation tasks, like painting walls and fixing up small things indoors and outdoors. Since a lot of our work will be outside, it's essential for everyone to come prepared with waterproof clothing to handle any bad weather that comes our way.
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Location:
The camp will take place at the "Projekt- und Begegnungsstatte" of the Association of Young Volunteers (Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. (VJF)). Situated directly on the banks of Lake "Langer See" in Berlin-Grunau, this peaceful location offers a quiet retreat just one hour away from central Berlin, with excellent infrastructure.
Leisure Time:
Free-time activities will be decided upon by participants at the start of the camp. We encourage you to research and suggest activities you'd like to experience in Berlin to contribute to group plans.
Alloggio
Accommodation:
You will be staying in heated bungalows at the training center. Bed linen will be provided, so you don't necessarily need to bring a sleeping bag. However, please note that there is no washing machine on-site and only limited internet access.
Meals:
You will have access to a kitchen at the training center to prepare your own meals. We encourage you to bring recipes or ingredients from your home country to share and enjoy traditional meals together.
Requisiti e materiali
Please book refundable tickets
Also, dont forget to bring the following items:
- a flashlight
- warm clothes
- towels and personal items
- entertainment (music, games, instruments,...)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BER
NEAREST STATION: Tram 68: ?Adlergestell / Vetschauer Allee?
Organizzatore
"Projekt- und Begegnungsstatte" of the Association of Young Volunteers
(Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. (VJF))
Titolo
Culture/Songkran Festival & Living Organic Garden - Songkhla 7-19/04/25
Periodo
07/04/2025 -
19/04/2025
Dove
Thailandia
Età
18-75
Codice
VSA2504
Contributo
140 € + 10000
THB
Lavoro
Joining the festival – During the Songkran festival, the participant will be a
part of the festival as an international participant. The participant will help
the local people to prepare the celebration of the festival. You can bring a
performance from your own country to perform during the festival including
a music instrument to show at the festival (optional).
Kitchen garden – The participant will work in the small farm as a kitchen
garden. They can renovate and plant some vegetables for making the food
in the future
Luogo
19/1 M.6 Khlong La, Khlong Hoi Khong, W Songkhla, Thailand,
Alloggio
At local home stay (shared room with other volunteers). Volunteers expect
to cook with Thai ingredients.
Recommend to buy data sim card
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HDY
NEAREST STATION: Hat Yai train and bus satation
Organizzatore
The Thai New Year season called “Songkran” will be held on 13-15 April.
Songkran is an important custom for Thai families, community and religion.
It is also very popular with visitors. Thai people will prepare themselves for
the beginning of the New Year by cleaning their houses and preparing to
celebrate the festival in the local temples and communities. There are many
activities during the festival including the water splashing, the bathing rite
for Buddha images and the monks, and the performances for all 3 days.
Moreover, local foods that it is not easy to find on a normal day will be
provided by the local people. Everyone can join in the celebration and
festival. VSA has organized this work camp to support the festival and
celebrate Thai traditional New Year with the international participants by
collaboration with the local temple and community. This year, VSA hopes
that we can continue to help the locals prepare for the festival, and
exchange the culture.
Titolo
Spring Camp Berlin
Periodo
14/04/2025 -
26/04/2025
Dove
Germania
Età
18-26
Codice
VJF25 3.1
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
#Berlin_the_place_to_be
If you have always wanted to visit Berlin, then this camp is the right calling for you. Besides the supportive work at our project center you will have plenty of time to explore this unique city.
The project center is located between the banks at the lake (Langer See) and a nearby forest part. It is the perfect spot to enjoy the silence away from the city life. At the same time it is also the location of the workcamp and your accommodation for the period of the workcamp. The property includes two main buildings and six bungalows and has plenty of recreational and leisure activities to offer for our guests and seminar groups. We need your support to prepare the project center for the next season. These are simple tasks, like raking of leaves, piled and loaded onto a vehicle or maintenance/renovation work inside and outside the buildings. In simple words, the property of our project center needs to get in shape for the season and that is why we need your help.
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Location: You are accommodated at the "Projekt- und Begegnungsstätte" of the Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. The small bungalow village is located directly at the lake "Langer See" in Berlin. It is a quiet place with good connections to the center of Germanys capital.
Leisure time:
At the center you can do sports and games (e.g. table tennis, volleyball), hiking tours and Berlin explorations.The leisure activities will be discussed and jointly determined by the participants. Smaller groups for some excursions are also possible.
Please research in advance what sights in Berlin you would like to visit and contribute your ideas to the group to plan your leisure time together.
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Accommodation:
You will live in one of the heated bungalows of the project and meeting center. There are six bungalows in total, each equipped with a bathroom, shower and toilet. Bed linen are provided so you do not need to bring any sleeping bag or linen. The main buildings can also be used for cooking, sharing meals and leisure activities during the stay.
Food:
Meals are prepared in alternating cooking groups in a large kitchen at the main building. Please bring some recipes or ingredients from your home region for some culinary exchange events. For the cook a grill for bbq can be provided as well.
Requisiti e materiali
We recommend to purchase refundable tickets for your travel.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: BER
NEAREST STATION: Tram 68: “Adlergestell / Vetschauer Allee”
Organizzatore
"Projekt- und Begegnungsstätte" of the Association of Young Volunteers
(Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger e.V. (VJF))
Titolo
Thai Hai eco-village, traditional keepers!
Periodo
14/04/2025 -
27/04/2025
Dove
Vietnam
Età
20-40
Codice
VPV2504
Contributo
140 € + 150
EUR
Lavoro
Aim of the project: With the mission of sustainable living and community development. Volunteers will play a vital role in preserving the village’s natural environment, promoting eco-friendly practices, and supporting local initiatives. By participating in various tasks, such as organic farming, education, and community outreach, volunteers will contribute to creating a more sustainable and self-sufficient village. Their involvement will not only benefit the local community but also provide them with a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures, gain valuable skills, and experience the beauty of sustainable living
Volunteers will teach English to children from 3 to 17 years old (about 15 students per class) and adults, focusing on communication. Besides, the volunteers will support the local villagers in their daily tasks, such as in the kitchen, reception, restaurant, farms, and other manual work, to maintain the beauty and preserve the culture of the village.
Luogo
Thai Hai Reserve area of ecological house-on-stilt village,
Address: Cuong Hamlet - Thinh Duc Commune - Thai Nguyen City - Thai Nguyen Province – Viet Nam
Alloggio
Vegetarian options will be available. The volunteers will share meals with all the villagers (three meals per day). They will sleep in a dorm room. There are washing machines and hot water for the shower.
Requisiti e materiali
Good at English. Volunteers are required to write a motivation letter explaining why they would like to join this project.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HAN
NEAREST STATION: Thái Nguyên Bus station
Organizzatore
Every year, VPV cooperates with V.GO (Vietnam Global Outreach organize different international workcamp as well as send International volunteers to support sustainable living, promote eco-tourism and preserve ethnic cultures of Vietnam in Thai Hai Village.
Thai Hai Village - one of 32 ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by UN Tourism.
Thai Hai Village is the result of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai's dedication to preserve traditional cultural values of Tay ethnic group in Vietnam and contribute to building a just and humane society and sustainable development.
More than 30 original stilt houses, at least half a century old was rebuilt and restored in a natural area surrounded by hills and trees in Thai Hai Village. Not only the house's structure but also the ethos of Tay culture, the soul and vitality of the traditional values were preserved and passed on from generation to generation.
Day after day, the villagers cultivate and raise livestock, grow fruits and green tea to accommodate for their daily life, and to serve tourists who come to the village. Together, they form a community that “Eat Together, Share Together”, preserves and promotes their traditional cultural values. After a working day, they gather around the fireplace of the house and sing Then songs (Tay’s traditional singing) with “dan tinh” (traditional musical instrument), with flute and traditional “nang then” dance, together creating a very peaceful and cosy atmosphere.
Titolo
Hong Kong Village Stories and Traditions
Periodo
16/04/2025 -
22/04/2025
Dove
Hong Kong
Età
18-45
Codice
VTWC25-04
Contributo
140 € + 0
€
Lavoro
- (1) Cultural Exchange with Sai Kung Residents
Visit Sai Kung Market and exchange cultural stories about traditions from different countries.
Share your culture with Ho Chung Villagers after film screening
- (2) Gaming Session with the elderly
Share games from your country and engage with the elderly in Sai Kung District Community Centre
- (3) Engaging in the Tin Hau Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Tin Hau Festival by engaging with the local village and experiencing the communal spirit firsthand.
Be part of the dynamic atmosphere during the festival, navigating through the crowd and witnessing the celebrations
Luogo
Sai Kung is known as the ?Back Garden of Hong Kong?. You can enjoy breathtaking coastal views, explore local markets, and soak in the laid-back atmosphere here.
Alloggio
Participants will stay at the Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung Country Park. It offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Participants will stay in a bungalow, which is self-contained with a sitting room, shared bedroom(s) and a toilet with shower facilities. Bedding is provided in the accommodation.
Meals are included except for two meals during free time. The estimated cost is HKD 75 per meal.
Info appuntamento
NEAREST AIRPORT: HHP
NEAREST STATION: Kowloon District (Exact location to be announced after acceptance)
Organizzatore
Our main partner, the Sai Kung District Community Centre, is dedicated to supporting rural living and building a strong community network. Guided by the mission to connect the community, care for villagers, and protect nature, we strive to bridge urban-rural disparities, preserve Sai Kung?s unique way of life, and create a harmonious and livable society for all.
We are thrilled to collaborate with Jessey Tsang Tsui-Shan, an acclaimed Hong Kong director, writer, and documentary filmmaker, whose works have earned multiple awards at international film festivals. As both the director of ?Winter Chants? and a villager of Ho Chung Village, Jessey brings a unique perspective to capturing the village?s untold stories, making this an unforgettable storytelling experience