Ramadhan, Muslim life and Indonesia are three things that are closly related to each other. It was such an interesting suggestion from IIWC partners to organise workcamps in Ramadhan month. Luckily with good and strong partnership with IIWC local partners in 2011, IIWC organises the 1st Ramadhan Study Camp which will emphasise an introduction of muslim culture in Indonesia Ramadhan and its meaning for an Indonesian muslim. This workcamp offers a cultural experience and study about Ramadhan life in Indonesia including the ramadhan working hours, sleeping and wake up management, way of working, schedules, food and drinks, cookies, etc. More than that, volunteers will have an opportunity to share their knowledge with the local students in terms of sharing Ramadhan cookies recipes and helping the students with their school studies such as English, Math, etc.
Aims:
The aims of the camp are to introduce muslim culture in Indonesia; to give opportunity to international volunteers for an experience of the culture of Islamic celebration in Indonesia; to give opportunity for value added for the local people in practicing Ramadhan in an international atmosphere; to promote global understanding and friendship through intercultural learning.
Work:
Activities 1- Learning reading and writing arabic, caligraphy, rebana. Activities 2- Cooking together for cookies or drinks or special food for Lebaran or designing muslim clothes for Lebaran. Activities 3- Making Ramadhan greeting cards. Activities 4- Helping school subject study for children.
Special Remarks:
Be ready for very early breakfast for Ramadhan such as at 3 am, sleepy day time, praying songs during most evenings, enthusiastic local children and local people, be patient and have big big smiles!!!
Accommodation:
Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking.
Location:
Semarang City, Central Java Indonesia.
Language:
English should be spoken among participants.
Meeting Point:
August 10th at the latest 12.00 midday.
Airport:
Ahmad Yani Semarang airport.
Fee:
Participation fee payable on arrival. 200 Euros covering accommodation, meals, transportation, and material for project, police certificate.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
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