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Global Village
Wanna travel overseas with a group of mates? Experience a new culture? Make a real impact for families in need?
Next weekly meeting: Mon @ 1pm, AIR Room (Roundhouse, Level 1)
Between each semester we send teams of students to developing nations to lend a helping hand with a local community project. Global Village is only a relatively new Arc program, but we've already had groups go to Malaysia, Thailand, Fiji, and Nepal working on a diverse range of projects from building houses to teaching in local primary and high schools and implementing systems of change.
But it's not all business - we have heaps of fun too! We make the most of the time overseas by getting to know the locals, enjoying the culture, and using the opportunity to travel and take in the sights.
Global Village 2012
After a successful trip to Rabi, Fiji, in December we're happy to announce the following trips for 2012. Check out our booklet or show up to a weekly meeting (see above) for more info. If you've got questions, just email globalvillage@arc.unsw.edu.au.
All current trips are now full. If you're interested, please look out for new trips to be announced in Semester 2.
** Mid-year Break: Cambodia (Building) Info Pack THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL
Help in the construction or renovation of a house for a local family. You'll work alongside the family, under the supervision of a Cambodian construction expert in this Habitat for Humanity project. After your hard work you'll get to experience more of Cambodia - take in the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat and learn about the tragic history of the Khmers in Phnom Penh.
Building skills are not necessary, but the volunteer work will be physically intense, so a moderate level of fitness is required.
** Mid-year Break: India (Women's Empowerment) Info Pack THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL
Assist the hard-working staff at Sambhali Trust to teach basic English and run workshops on general world knowledge and women's issues at their Empowerment Centre in rural Rajasthan. Travel time will be limited but we'll make sure you don't miss out on the Taj Mahal or the blue city of Jodhpur.
NB. To ensure cultural sensitivity, this is a women's only trip.
** December 2012: Fiji (Community Project) Info Pack THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL
You'll be working with Rabi's Council of Leaders or the Banaban Women's Organisation on a community project designed by the locals to improve welfare on the island. You'll also get to experience the real island life with your homestay families and catch the island's annual 15th of December celebrations to mark their landing on Rabi.
** Summer 2012-13: Nepal (Teaching) Info Pack THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL
Run through Sambhav Nepal, on this trip you'll assist teaching staff to teach basic English, Science, Maths, and Physical Education or run workshops based on your individual skill set. Leisure time is still to be decided but you could have the chance to go trekking in the land of the Himalayas or stay lakeside on Pokhara.
Got questions? Email globalvillage@arc.unsw.edu.au or join our Facebook group.
