A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ... Lao Tzu
Projects
2008 Projects
**Applications for local high school students will be out soon. Please check individual project pages for updates and applications.**
We have six new exciting projects planned for the summer of 2008. Read on for more details about the projects, and if you wish to support these projects, you can donate to SEALNet, or get involved in other ways. Applications to our summer projects are now closed and decisions will be emailed out soon. If you have any questions, you can contact us at sealnetrecruit 'at' gmail.com.
When: Monday 25 August 2008 – Saturday 6 September 2008 (please note that there has been a change in the dates of the project)
Location: Aceh, Indonesia
Project Indonesia aims to establish a waste management system for rural villages and increase sanitation awareness in Indonesia.
When: Wednesday May 28 2008 - Sunday June 8 2008
Location: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Project Malaysia aims to increase environmental awareness in the Kota Kinabalu area and work with local youth to set up a sustainable awareness program.
When: Sunday 24 August 2008 - Saturday 6 September 2008
Location: Cebu, Philippines
Project Philippines aims to raise local awareness of the gastrointestinal worms issue through effective, enjoyable media which will be disseminated throughout the country.
When: Sunday August 31, 2008 - Friday September 12, 2008
Location: Ban-Nong-Tong-Lim School, Nangrong District, Bureerum, Thailand
Project Thailand aims to address water shortage and sanitation issues in a school located in the northeastern part of Thailand.
When: Saturday August 30, 2008 – Thursday September 11, 2008
Location: Ban Home Hug, Yasotorn, Thailand
Project Thailand aims to reduce the stigma against HIV-infected children, help them regain their self confidence, and reintegrate them into their communities.
When: Tuesday 1 July 2008 - Saturday 12 July 2008
Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Project Vietnam will work on motivating and inspiring street students in Ho Chi Minh City to learn English to improve their job prospects in the hospitality and service industries. The project also aims to empower and motivate local youth to serve their own communities.
Detailed project descriptions can be accessed via the links on the left.
Past Projects
Since our founding, we've completed nine service projects in Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. Details on these projects can be found through the past projects links.