📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Green Lion
💼 What the programme involves
Many Palawanians support themselves by working in their traditional professions of the region which are mainly fishing and farming .
On this program, you will assist local villagers when they go out for fishing, repairing their fishing tools and making fish products like salted fish
You will also help the villagers in the fields with: the planting of rice and vegetables, cutting of rice and vegetables and other chores related to working in the fields.
The particular activities you end up carrying out will depend a lot on the weather and the season at that point in time.
The program is set in the main island of Palawan, where many fisherman villages exist. You will get the chance to get close to locals and learn about their culture and established traditions.
🏠 Accommodation on site
About the Accommodation
This center houses all participants in their programs around Palawan. It is built with many natural elements and have a tropical beach look to them! You'll be sleeping on bunk beds and we have limited laundry facilities, so expect to wash your clothes by hand, unless you'd like to use the laundry service here for a small fee.
Food Arrangements
The food will consist mainly of local Philippine cuisine (lots of vegetables, meat, egg and rice) and will be served on site at this accommodation.
📍 About the location
Palawan is a special island dotted with fishing villages and surrounded by beautiful blue sea. The scenes contrasts perfectly with the emerald green jungled mountains which form its landscape. Our accommodation is located in Tigman Village in Aborlan District, a small and laid back area just outside of Puerto Princesa City.
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, participation fee 175€ per week. Culture week mandatory: 280 € to start the programme