Background: In 2013, Dejavato initiated to make a new program which is related to art which is making mural (wall painting) in the village. Our project in January was successfully done with the support from our international partners and the local people. Therefore, Dejavato plan to continue this project that is to make an art village that can be a thew of this village. This area is located in Panjangan Asri located nearby Dejavato office. Dejavato also has Dejavato Cares program to support the local children and giving free language course (education service) to the children who live surround the community center. The children learn English and other foreign languages. At the moment we have around 115 children from the age 4 to 15 years old who join the daily afternoon class from 3pm to 5pm. The language teachers are Dejavato’s volunteers. The children not only learning English, but we also educate them about environmental awareness, garbage management, learning local plants etc.
Work: The volunteers will have main physical work that is making mural (wall painting) in the village area. The volunteers will also teach local children in the afternoon with the simple basic English and introduce some English kids songs. They will also involve 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 are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples.
Accommodation: the volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Manyaran Sub-district, Semarang City, 7 km south away from the city centre of Semarang, Central Java Province.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station
Special Requirement: none
Participant fee: 185 € or 2.400.000 IDR/camp