Qoornoq is a settlement near the Greenlandic capital town Nuuk. The settlement is surrounded by great nature, and has an impressive wildlife. The settlement has for many years been the centre for cod fishing in Greenland. But as many places else in Greenland a lot of the buildings and infrastructure is decayed. The association Qoornoq Ikinngutai – Friends of Qoornoq, is dedicated to develop the settlement and the area surrounding it. In many years the association has worked hard to keep the settlement and surrounding area nice and tight. They has also been organising social activities and project, especially though the long cold and dark winter. At this year’s workcamp, the participants are, among other things, going to renovate the settlement’s very decayed water supply. But there are many projects that are waiting to be done, so it won’t lack of work to do. The participant will be accommodated in nice facilities in the settlement of Qoornoq, with kitchen and bath. Greenland’s nature is very spectacular, and there will be rich opportunity for arranging tours in the area.
WORK:
The work will be manual and focus on infrastructural and environmental work.
LOCATION:
Qoornoq, Greenland. Check the Greenland guide - www.greenland-guide.gl
Aasiaat is, with its 3100 inhabitants, the fourth biggest city in Greenland. It is situated in the northern part of Greenland, on an island in the bay Diskobugten. The part of the bay that Aasiaat is situated in is called “the land of thousand islands”. Many of the islands are designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty. That gives an incredible opportunity to experience the nature and the animal life.
Work:
This year the work of the workcamp will be renovating playgrounds at the city’s children and youth centers – “Fritidsklubben” and “Juniorklubben”. The children and young people from the center will be particpating in the work. The project is made in cooperation with the club for senior citizens "Utoqqaat peqatigiifiat" and the exercise club for senior citizens "Oqalaatsukkut". They will assist us in the renovation of the playgrounds.There will also be possibilities to make other activities for the children and young people from the center – for instance language teaching.
Accommodation:
The participants will be staying at the local student hostel.
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