Background
Buoc-village is a small village of Thai-people (an ethnic group came from southern ofChina) with very pure landscape. As you can see on the above map, this area is placed by only green color and a lot of mountain. Because of this natural condition, Thai-people here rely mainly on agriculture. In the past, the village was located adjacent to streams and people in the village used water of the stream for gardening. During the rainy season water from the mountain goes down through the streams and washes everything away, making it very dangerous to live close to the stream. For this reason, the government has helped residents here to move to higher lands, and build permanent \traditional houses with wood. 10 years have passed since the new BUOC-village was reconstructed in 2002. Currently, firm houses, concrete roads, electricity have become the basic-living-condition of every villager. Although the stream is very beautiful it is dangerous. Despite the good aspects of new infrastructure, villagers still lack a lot of education and understanding about modern society. Therefore, it would be very helpful to help and stay with BUOC-villagers.
Work
Help local people to garden and repair traditional houses (if needed), organize leisure activities for their children and cultural exchange with the villagers.
Location
Buoc village, Hoa Binh city.
Terminal
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Accommodation and food
Volunteers will stay together in the bamboo house; western toilets and bathroom are available. Meals are normally served by the local people with the help of volunteers.
Remarks
Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, prove-water clothes, raincoat, info materials, pictures, specialties and traditional clothes of your country, you are encouraged to bring along small gifts for the local people and the children and volunteers of your camp.