KARIMUNJAWA PROJECT

Background: Karimunjawa Islands is a national park with beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Kemujan is one of the islands of Karimunjawa. Kemujan village’s population is of around 4.250 inhabitants. Most of the people live as fishermen and grow sea weed. Since most of the island is not fertile, only substance level cultivation of rice and vegetables is possible. Kemujan Safinatul Huda Senior High School is located in Kemujan Island as part of Karimunjawa Group of Islands. The islands are located in the Java Sea on the north of Java Island, about 100 kms from Semarang City and around 80 kms from Jepara City. It has around 100 students, mostly coming from the nearby islands. It has 3 levels of classes, VII, VIII and IX. Usually each class consists of around 20 to 25 students and has 17 teachers and administrative workers. The education system managed by the school is very open and responsive to new ideas and knowledge.
Work: Volunteers will have physical work which is building sanitation facilities for local school.The volunteers will also teach students simple basic English and introduce some English kids songs. They will l also involved in other activities like culture exchange and playing with the kids.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits and also foreseen.
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Leisure Time: During the free time, the volunteers may get the real attraction of Karimunjawa island that is visiting Menjangan Island which has white sand, good snorkeling and are within easy to reach of Karimun town. Moreover, Karimunjawa Island is very well known from its white sand and beautiful beaches.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location:Kemujan Safinatul Huda Senior High School is located in Kemujan Island as part of Karimunjawa Group of Islands. The islands are located in the Java Sea on the north of Java Island, about 100 kms from Semarang City and around 80 kms from Jepara City.
Terminal:Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement:none
Participant fee: 205 € or 3.280.000 IDR/camp