Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims
July 30 - August 12, 2008
September 17 - September 30, 2008
Volunteer project: Vietnam Friendship Village is a treatment/care centre for Agent Orange victims located in Ha Tay Province, which was opened in 1993 to treat children and veterans suffering from the effects of Agent Orange. The children, whose fathers or grandfathers were exposed (causing chromosomal damage) or who were contaminated from their mother’s milk, suffer from a range of difficult conditions. While staying in Vietnam Friendship Village, children and veterans are nourished and are provided with free medical care. The children, who may stay there for several years, receive not only basic education, but also some forms of job training.
The Organic Gardening Project was launched in 2004 with the goal of creating islands of a harmonious approach to agriculture within areas of environmental and human devastation - increasing awareness of the consequences of war and, at the same time, demonstrating positive strategies for healing and living. At this moment, the farm is providing about 60% of the village’s consumption of vegetable. It is expected that it will cover all the needs and there will be products left for sale to raise funds for the village.
Volunteers will help with clearing the
site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees,
cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden.
Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for
construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or
exchanging with local volunteers or farmers.
Discussions among the volunteers about Agent Orange, Vietnamese culture,
and other social issues will take place during some of the evenings.
Language: English
Accommodation: Simple, volunteers will stay in a dormitory near the village.
Location: Vietnam Friendship
Village is very close to the western limits of Hanoi Capital,
approximately 35 minutes by car from downtown.
More about Cadip's Volunteer Program in Vietnam: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm
For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: www.cadip.org
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