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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu 9 (NICE-23S-1219A)

Dates

19/12/2023   -   28/12/2023

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Tags

Social
Agricultural

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

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USD 225 is to be paid after acceptance.

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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
12
Still room for
6 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Colombo (CMB)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

  1. Help to do their daily work on rural garment factory. 2. work at nursery (clean the land, mix the soil and composts, make bags, fill soil, plant the seeds, watering, etc.). Thus, in the last 4 days of each short term workcamps, volunteers will move around the village to meet community and meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, women’s/farmers groups, visit village school etc. (Cultural exchange programs with villagers including youths, Activities with children and Work and assist to self-help group member’s activities.) This is the first time we are going to work with this factory.

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, located close to nice paddy fields. There is electricity and mobile phones are working. But no internet or WiFi. You can’t use toilet papers here. Because of toilet papers will block the drainage lines. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying. At the night you can see lots of bright stars at the sky.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2018 with this community). Sri Lanka Human Recourses Development Foundation (SLHRDF) is a local NGO conducting lots of awareness programs on Gender equality, skills and leadership development programs, HIV/AID prevention program etc. since 2002. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers as well as establish a plant nursery for their income generation and bio diversity.

Directions to meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Dec. 18 and can leave there after 20:00 of Dec. 28. 9 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Central Government bus station at Colombo at 9.00 a.m. on the first day.

Additional comments

Fee: 20 USD less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 45 USD to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house.

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP M1 (NICE-24L-0109A)

Dates

09/01/2024   -   07/03/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 590 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 08 and can leave there after 17:00 of March 07. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Volunteers are going to stay at community.Theye have to work with and give training to churchÔÇÖs youth group members on music, work with village youth group and teaching language to them. (English / Japanese etc) They have to work 5 days a week including Saturday. In the morning have to teaching music to the church youths/teaching Language and evening teaching language to students. Apart this when time permits volunteer can join with communityÔÇÖs common activities like social activities and festivals. During this period you can meet a families, youths/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village school etc.

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, there is electricity and mobile phones are working. But less internet, no WiFi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying. At the night you can see lots of bright stars at the sky.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Some big houses, constructed by British officers as well as rich people who lived here can be seen. Majority is Tamil people are living here. It is mountainous and cool area. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 from this area and first tome we are going to work here).Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. There are 3 tea factories still functioning. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. We got an opportunity to have a discuss with an officer who coordinate livelihood development activities of the village to regional secretariat office and he suggested us to visit and have programs with villagers.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, sharing experiences, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S1 (NICE-24S-0109A)

Dates

09/01/2024   -   18/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Colombo (CMB)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting agricultural work for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village and second four days we move around villages to meet members of the women’s group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc.

First 3 days we are working with home gardens/agriculture work. During the second four days, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here.

Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Directions to meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 08 and can leave there after 20:00 of Jan.18. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.

Additional comments

Study theme: Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.
High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S1B (NICE-24S-0109A)

Dates

09/01/2024   -   14/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 180 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Colombo (CMB)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting agricultural work for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village and second four days we move around villages to meet members of the women’s group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc.
First 3 days we are working with home gardens/agriculture work. During the second four days, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here.
Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Directions to meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 08 and can leave there after 20:00 of Jan.18. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.

Additional comments

Study theme: Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.
High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S1 (NICE-24S-0109A)

Dates

09/01/2024   -   18/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 08 and can leave there after 20:00 of Jan.18. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting agricultural work for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village and second four days we move around villages to meet members of the womenÔÇÖs group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc.
First 3 days we are working with home gardens/agriculture work. During the second four days, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S1B (NICE-24S-0109A)

Dates

09/01/2024   -   14/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 180 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 08 and can leave there after 20:00 of Jan.18. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting agricultural work for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village and second four days we move around villages to meet members of the womenÔÇÖs group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc.
First 3 days we are working with home gardens/agriculture work. During the second four days, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu M1 (NICE-24L-0123A)

Dates

23/01/2024   -   21/03/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 590 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan. 22 and can leave there after 20:00 of March 21. 8 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Volunteers are going work at the home gardens maintaing by the members of the women's group. Some times thet have to work 2 or 3 days same place until finish the work. Evenings volunteers can teach languages (English/ Japanese /French etc) to village children according to their age groups. Saturday totally volunteers are staying with village youth group. They are going to work 5 days, including Sathurday. During this period you can meet a families, youths/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village school etc.

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, there is electricity and mobile phones are working. But no or less internet or WiFi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying. At the night you can see lots of bright stars at the sky.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 02 (Zero hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2020 we are working here but Kumaragama is first time). Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of countryÔÇÖs development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communitiesÔÇÖ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, sharing experiences, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu S1B (NICE-24S-0123A)

Dates

23/01/2024   -   28/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Manual Work
Social
Educational

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 180 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
Close

Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
6 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Colombo (CMB)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

First three days we are working at the one place that is our main work, helping to livelihood activities, making a bags from papers. Second four days, we are moving around the village to meet community to do our next part of the projects. During the second part, you can meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, women’s/farmers groups, visit village kindergarten/temple etc. In short, 1. Help family to make bags 2. Cultural exchange programs with villagers including youths. 3. Activities with children 4. Work and assist to self-help group member’s activities

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, located close to nice paddy fields. There are electricity, filtered clean water to drink available as well. Mobile phones/internet are working. But no Wi-Fi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2).
Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2017 in this place!). Project is a based on paddy farming area. Higurakgoda is a part of the Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka's 2nd kingdom, exist 1100 years ago. Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of country’s development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communities’ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Directions to meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan.22 and can leave there after 20:00 of Feb. 01. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.

Additional comments

Study theme: Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu S1 (NICE-24S-0123A)

Dates

23/01/2024   -   01/02/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Social
Manual Work
Educational

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
6 Male + 6 Female
Languages
English
Vegetarian food
Yes
Nearest airport
Colombo (CMB)
Nearest bus/train station
 

Work

First three days we are working at the one place that is our main work, helping to livelihood activities, making a bags from papers. Second four days, we are moving around the village to meet community to do our next part of the projects. During the second part, you can meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, women’s/farmers groups, visit village kindergarten/temple etc. In short, 1. Help family to make bags 2. Cultural exchange programs with villagers including youths. 3. Activities with children 4. Work and assist to self-help group member’s activities

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, located close to nice paddy fields. There are electricity, filtered clean water to drink available as well. Mobile phones/internet are working. But no Wi-Fi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2).
Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2017 in this place!). Project is a based on paddy farming area. Higurakgoda is a part of the Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka's 2nd kingdom, exist 1100 years ago. Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of country’s development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communities’ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Directions to meeting point

Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan.22 and can leave there after 20:00 of Feb. 01. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.

Additional comments

Study theme: Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.

Sustainable Development Goals

No Poverty Sustainable Cities and Communities
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu S1 (NICE-24S-0123A)

Dates

23/01/2024   -   01/02/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

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Social
Manual Work

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan.22 and can leave there after 20:00 of Feb. 01. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

First three days we are working at the one place that is our main work, helping to livelihood activities, making a bags from papers. Second four days, we are moving around the village to meet community to do our next part of the projects. During the second part, you can meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village kindergarten/temple etc. In short, 1. Help family to make bags 2. Cultural exchange programs with villagers including youths. 3. Activities with children 4. Work and assist to self-help group memberÔÇÖs activities

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, located close to nice paddy fields. There are electricity, filtered clean water to drink available as well. Mobile phones/internet are working. But no Wi-Fi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2017 in this place!). Project is a based on paddy farming area. Higurakgoda is a part of the Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka's 2nd kingdom, exist 1100 years ago. Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of countryÔÇÖs development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communitiesÔÇÖ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu S1B (NICE-24S-0123A)

Dates

23/01/2024   -   28/01/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

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Social
Manual Work

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 180 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jan.22 and can leave there after 20:00 of Feb. 01. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

First three days we are working at the one place that is our main work, helping to livelihood activities, making a bags from papers. Second four days, we are moving around the village to meet community to do our next part of the projects. During the second part, you can meet a family, youth/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village kindergarten/temple etc. In short, 1. Help family to make bags 2. Cultural exchange programs with villagers including youths. 3. Activities with children 4. Work and assist to self-help group memberÔÇÖs activities

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, located close to nice paddy fields. There are electricity, filtered clean water to drink available as well. Mobile phones/internet are working. But no Wi-Fi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2017 in this place!). Project is a based on paddy farming area. Higurakgoda is a part of the Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka's 2nd kingdom, exist 1100 years ago. Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of countryÔÇÖs development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communitiesÔÇÖ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP M2 (NICE-24L-0227A)

Dates

27/02/2024   -   09/04/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Cultural
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 450 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Feb 26 and can leave there after 17:00 of April 09. 7 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Volunteers are going to stay at community.Theye have to work with and give training to churchÔÇÖs youth group members on music, work with village youth group and teaching language to them. (English / Japanese etc) They have to work 5 days a week including Saturday. In the morning have to teaching music to the church youths/teaching Language and evening teaching language to students. Apart this when time permits volunteer can join with communityÔÇÖs common activities like social activities and festivals. During this period you can meet a families, youths/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village school etc.

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, there is electricity and mobile phones are working. But less internet, no WiFi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying. At the night you can see lots of bright stars at the sky.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Some big houses, constructed by British officers as well as rich people who lived here can be seen. Majority is Tamil people are living here. It is mountainous and cool area. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 4 (Quality education) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 from this area and first tome we are going to work here).Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. There are 3 tea factories still functioning. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. We got an opportunity to have a discuss with an officer who coordinate livelihood development activities of the village to regional secretariat office and he suggested us to visit and have programs with villagers.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, sharing experiences, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S2 (NICE-24S-0227A)

Dates

27/02/2024   -   07/03/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Manual Work
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 220 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Feb. 26 and can leave there after 20:00 of Mar. 07. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting domestic level small scall income generating activities for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village. Second four days we move around villages to meet members of the womenÔÇÖs group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc. During the second part, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: NP S2B (NICE-24S-0227A)

Dates

27/02/2024   -   03/03/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Manual Work
Social

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 180 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
10
Still room for
5 Male + 5 Female
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Feb. 26 and can leave there after 20:00 of Mar. 07. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting domestic level small scall income generating activities for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village. Second four days we move around villages to meet members of the womenÔÇÖs group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten youths, etc. During the second part, we are sharing with volunteers stories and culture with family/ village youths/village level organizations members and support to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church/Kovil.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, cleaned drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Cloths can be washed by hand and can hang outside to dry.

Location and leisure

Located at 114km (and 157km via Gampola) from Colombo. This is a rural area and located at among mountains. 590m above from the sea level. People are mainly tea plantation workers and working at the tea factories. Few families depend on agriculture, especially on black pepper and vegetable cultivation. It is close to two ancient kingdoms called Gampola (17km) and Kandy (46km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temple etc. Cardamom and Vanilla also common crops here. Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). Project area is a based on tea plantation and vegetable cultivation. Total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts distributed among people. During the development of hydro power projects in nearby area, many lost their properties and were relocated in this area. Tea plantation is the lifeline of most people and still some people work in fields. Very few people are working at the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of difficulty to access common facilities. After covid pandemic community are trying to reestablish their agricultural work and other livelihoods. Not only pandemic, but also economic crisis impacted every sector in Sri Lanka. These sectors are trying to reestablish their own work but they need external assistances to continue their work. We are going to help domestic level livelihoods running by villagers. While visiting community, volunteers can experience real life of Sri Lanka and experience the nature of the local life. Community can get awareness about lifestyle of developed countries that they cannot experienced in their local lives.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Higu M2 (NICE-24L-0312A)

Dates

12/03/2024   -   29/04/2024

Feedback from 45 volunteers

Tags

Agricultural
Social
2
Place(s)
left
full for < 18

Fee

Free i Fee is paid in two installments:

0 to be paid now.
EUR 510 is to be paid after acceptance.

Note: Total fee can vary depending on bank rates.
Details
Add to backpack
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Details on the project

Age
18 - 99
Max number of volunteers
2
Still room for
2
Languages
English
Nearest airport
 
Nearest bus/train station
Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of March 11 and can leave there after 20:00 of April 29. 8 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.
Map

Work

Volunteers are going work at the home gardens maintaing by the members of the women's group. Some times thet have to work 2 or 3 days same place until finish the work. Evenings volunteers can teach languages (English/ Japanese /French etc) to village children according to their age groups. Saturday totally volunteers are staying with village youth group. They are going to work 5 days, including Sathurday. During this period you can meet a families, youths/children society members and watch their activities, womenÔÇÖs/farmers groups, visit village school etc.

Accomodation and food

Village house with a host family, there is electricity and mobile phones are working. But no or less internet or WiFi. You have to wash your cloths by hand and have to hang outside for drying. At the night you can see lots of bright stars at the sky.

Location and leisure

Higurakgoda. 256km from Colombo, suburb of Polonnaruwa, the second ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka and declared as a world heritage site. Many people depend on paddy farming and it is low population density area for Sri Lanka (122 people/ km2). Organizing cultural exchange events, Excursion, Environmental Education, Expeditions, Farewell party, etc.

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDGs 02 (Zero hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2020 we are working here but Kumaragama is first time). Higurakgoda is a settlement, established in 1956, under the government development plan. Families brought to here from different parts of Sri Lanka and asked them to settle here while doing paddy farming. Different parts of Sri Lanka have different kind of sub cultures. In here all of them are mixed and emerge a new sub culture. Now 3rd generation is living here with their 2nd generation parents. During the 21st century, technology is changed rapidly but it is not reached to these areas because of language barrier, unawareness, narrow perspectives and so on. As a country, everyone should be a part of countryÔÇÖs development process but unfortunately these rural communities are somehow rejected by the administration. But actually, communitiesÔÇÖ active participation is essential to overcome the burdens and to establish a just society. Some families are doing other activities to live. Making bags, packeting spices, maintain plant nurseries are among them. We are working closely with paddy farmers as well as other families who have no lands to do agriculture too.

Additional comments

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Higu and Sri Lanka

Requirements

High motivation to work while experiencing different type of life style, sharing experiences, accept challenges, adopt to local environment, respect and accept local life and culture.