information about thailand
Unable to resist the fascination of Bangkok, Chiang Mai bristling with majestic temples and ruins of the royal cities! Yet despite its rich culture, the first attraction of Thailand is without doubt the kindness of its inhabitants …
Unlike its neighbors in Southeast Asia, Thailand, ancient kingdom of Siam was never colonized by a foreign power. Despite his repeated contacts with foreign countries, its culture has remained the strongest. The Thai people, often described as jovial and carefree, however, fought doggedly to preserve his independence of mind.
Ancient culture and multi-faceted artistic expression lavish, exotic islands, tradition of hospitality, developed infrastructure and well organized, great food … This country has everything to delight the curious traveler.
Official title of the country: Kingdom of Thailand
Capital: Bangkok
Area: 514 000 sq km
Population: 65,5 million
Ethnicity: 75% of Thais, 14% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, Mon, Vietnamese, hill tribes
Languages: Thai, English and regional dialects
Religions: Buddhist 94.6%, 4.6% Muslim, 0.7% Christian
our projects in Thailand
The host organization was founded in 1990, following a meeting between a few students who wanted to improve social conditions for the less fortunate. This group of students decided to visit various schools and communities and to present theatrical performances addressing social injustice. Since then, the organization was established in Northern Thailand to help ethnic minorities living along the Myanmar and Laos borders. Through artistic activities, the organization tries to mobilize the local population in order to support the homeless and less fortunate in their society.
As a participant, you will work as a volunteer teacher with young children of Akha, in a self-directed learning pre-school centre. The centre is located near the host organization office. The centre’s goal is to provide village youth with a space where they can socialize, play and engage in educational activities in order to prepare them for school. Participant responsibilities could also include tasks related to teaching and social work with local ethnic minorities.
Language Requirements: Intermediate English and willingness to learn Thai.
The host organization was founded in 1990, following a meeting between a few students who wanted to improve social conditions for the less fortunate. This group of students decided to visit various schools and communities and to present theatrical performances addressing social injustice. Since then, the organization was established in Northern Thailand to help ethnic minorities living along the Myanmar and Laos borders. Through artistic activities, the organization tries to mobilize the local population in order to support the homeless and less fortunate in their society.
This placement is for those who are happy to get their hands dirty, who like physical labor, and the sense of achievement felt when a job is completed. Because there are three distinct seasons (hot, rainy, cold), sometimes the weather is such that outdoor work is not possible. This is overcome with research into methods of agricultural production which could be applied in this area, project presentations to villagers, promotional work, and such other work that can be carried out protected from the elements.
Here are examples of work that can be done:
Building water tanks;
Extending water pipe systems;
Building check dams;
Building school classrooms;
Painting school classrooms;
Developing the agricultural project;
Helping in the vegetable garden…
Language Requirements: Intermediate English and willingness to learn Thai.
additional information:
| Length of stay | Registration fee | Participation fee | |
| For all the projects in Thailand | 2 weeks to 3 months | $700 CAD + tax | 2 weeks – 14000 Baht 3 weeks – 16000 Baht 4 weeks – 18000 Baht Add 3 000 Baht for every additional week (Exchange rate) |
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| Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed. |
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