SURABAYA

Background: Surabaya Blind Children Community (YPAB) was established by Mr.Prof.Dr. M.Soetopo, the first Indonesian Minister of Health in 5th March 1959. The aim of establishment this foundation is to solve the problem of blindness in Indonesia which has not been taken care seriously and as a result of high incidence of blindness will continue to prevail. Their loss of sight doesn’t mean that they loss their right to receive the equal education as the other sighted citizens do. They have the right to expect the opportunity to develop their talents and become useful citizens to gain the ability to work.
The foundation has blind school levels from kindergarten (10 students), a primary school (38 students) and junior high school (24 students) and located in Surabaya city. The presence of volunteers from other country is expected to motivate and stimulate the students and local people on how important education for their future as well as to share his/her knowledge on educational field and intercultural learning.
Work: The volunteers will build wall along the small canal in the school area in order to avoid the landslide as well as to protect the blind children from endanger. The volunteers will also helping teacher in giving training on physical activities of the disabled students like making simple handicrafts, playing music, doing simple sport etc. Volunteer influence on students is expected to create a sense of knowledge of other realities of the disabled kids and other cultures in a way that improves their own perception of themselves and what they can achieve. Also to open the mind of international volunteers that the disabled students also need attention to face their future. It will also give opportunity for the international volunteers about the treatment that should be done by the families of blind children.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the education activities of the disabled students related with Indonesian culture and customs in general.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the diverse tourism attraction in Surabaya. Volunteer may visit Madura Island, handicraft making center or traditional market.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the school (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meal.
Location: Blind Children Foundation in Surabaya
Terminal: Juanda International Airport, Surabaya
Special Requirement: none
Participant fee: 190 € or 3.040.000 IDR/camp