Organized together with NICE (Never-ending International workCamps Exchange) and supported by Greening Asia fund since 2002. The forests problem is serious also in Mongolia. Before 1990, the forests are covered 10% of land, but 7% today. It's caused by cutting trees without any controls and forest fire. It takes a long time here to grow trees and the current and water level of river has been decreased. May is the only season to plant trees in Mongolia.
Work:
We will plant trees in Mongolian workCamps Exchange`s camp and some other place. This is the only season in Mongolia to plant trees. There are increasing activities by some organizations to plant trees but it takes a hundred or more years to be grown, so we should also join this movement by global power! Part of Greening Asia campaign.
Study part:
The future plan of international workcamps in Mongolia and Greening Asia. Cultural exchange program, excursions, etc.
Accommodation:
GER (Mongolian traditaional tent) or house. Very warm sleeping bag!
Location:
Ulaanbaatar. One third of population in the country (2.4 millions) live in this capital city. The temperature will be about 10-20 C, But be careful sometimes wheather will change a lot. Sunny, sometimes rainy and windy. Buhug river is located 45 km far from Ulaanbaatar.
Terminal:
Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Khaan International airport or International train station of Ulaanbaatar (MCE will provide free pick up service for all volunteers).
Qualifications:
To like planting work and simple nomadic life. Mongolian speakers are welcome!
Participation fee:
320,000 tugrug (around 175 Euro) should be paid on your arrival directly.
« 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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