Support the earthquake relief and recovery efforts in Indonesia

Location: Indonesia: Yogyakarta

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: December 20 - January 3

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects

353-1350 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 0C2 Canada

Description

The Kemudo village is located in the Klaten regency. The area was struck by a massive earthquake on May 27, 2006. Seven people were found dead, while hundreds of others were injured. About 85% of the houses collapsed and many other were seriously damaged. Since the day after the quake, international volunteer groups have been involved in relieving the pain of the villagers through the implementation of relief actions (sending food supplies and medicines and organizing free medical assistance), providing assistance to local villages and inhabitants, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounter. In this sense, a new group of international volunteers will get involved both in renovating/reconstructing the area and supplying education to the local children.

The volunteers will do small renovation works, will paint the local school and will be involved in educational activities with the children (mainly teaching English and basic hygiene practices).

Kemudo Village is located in Klaten regency, 25 km east of Yogyakarta City and 95 km south east of Semarang.

There is an extra fee of 160 Euros for participation in this project, intended to support the local host.

Highlights

The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

In the free time, visits to the nearby World Heritage site and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City will be organized.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 290

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Building Maintenance
  • Community Development
  • English Teaching
  • Fixing Fences
  • Homelessness
  • Housing
  • Relief
  • Renovation
  • Repairs
  • Restoration
  • Sports
  • Volunteering
  • Painting
Typical Volunteer
Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.
Age Range
18 and over
This Program is open to

American, Canadian Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Indonesia

Independently

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.

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