💼 What the programme involves
During the past 6 years that DaLaa volunteers have been working with the villagers and children, there have been a big improvement and continuation of useful activities and construction. Community members started to be aware of environmental problems and how to preserve the local beliefs and lifestyle, as well as letting young generation learn about all those local values and wanting to remain this precious natural resources and life style. In 2011, there was an initiative of starting eoeKlong Toh Lem Academye , an alternative school on the other side of the canal, in the middle of mangrove forest where children can learn about environment, local values, wisdoms, and language in a very natural method of learning. The informal class at this alternative school is conducted every Sunday. There are approximately 20-25 children, aged between 7-12 attending. So far, the main school building and other necessary structures have been constructed from collaboration of both villagers and international volunteers. However, there is still some work that needs to be done.
ACTIVITIES
As discussed with the villagers and the project coordinators, possible main activities agreed will be:
Construction or renovation work of the project properties namely volunteers' huts, kitchen, pier at the mangrove forest, buildings of alternative school, Klong Toh Lem Academy, etc.
Organizing activities with kids on Sundays at Klong Toh Lem Academy
Learning the local life of this fishermane(TM)s village, Kok Payom
Other activities, possibly if time allows, cultivating seedlings in the nursery, planting trees in the mangrove forest, visiting villagerse(TM) homes, helping on village matters, etc.
AIMS OF PROJECT
To support and be part of Kok Payom local community
To bring awareness among locals to preserve their community values and life style
To build a good relationship between volunteers and local people
To learn about local cultures and wisdom