an expedition to the sunda islands: December 2010

Where is it?
Waingapu Orphanage at Sumba Island, Indonesia

When is it?
Expedition Date
11th May 2011 – 29th May 2011

What are we going to do there?
1) Refurbishing of the classrooms and kitchens
Reinstallation of windows, doors, roof top & replastering and printing of walls. To create a whole new environment and a conducive place for the children to live and study!

2) Education
Interactive sessions with the children to do some art and craft work, basic English lessons and sports activity. Put your artistic talent to test and get a whole new experience of teaching! :D

3)Home stay
Get to step out of our comfort zone and immerse in culture by living with a family in the Sumba Islands

How much is it going to cost?
Cost per participant is around $600-650 SGD (for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Resident), $ 650-700 SGD for non-Singaporeans. However, if fundraising and sponsorship application is successful, we will be able to bring costs down to $400-500 SGD.

Are there any requirements to join the team?
-between 17 to 35 years old
-Able to commit to pre-expedition & Post expedition activities like fund-raising, team-bonding activities, local volunteering work
-Positive and able to work as a team
-A BIG and generous heart of love and smiles to share with the children and locals there!

How do I sign up?
1) Complete Participation Application Form HERE
2) Choose your interview date and time (25th, 26th January 2010)
Interview session will last for about half an hour

What is the interview about?
This session is mainly for us to get to know you better, share with us your expectations. This is also a good chance for you to find out more about our expectations, the projects we are doing and commitments needed from you. By the end of the session, you should have cleared any doubts/concerns that you have. :D

Where do I go for the interview?

SDE foyer

Want to know more about this project or you have some concerns/questions in mind?
Feel free to contact Lai Mei at 82283471

Email: sumba.YEP11@gmail.com

Hi everyone!

So, this will be a YEP trip after all, as habitat isn't in the habit (hahaha) of endorsing trips to places they don't have in their database. Quite sad about this, but anyway, YEP is a viable alternative, although we have to complete their requirements!!

Right now, we are in the process of getting our NUS endorsement, and the proposal will be up and submitted online by the end of December. We will begin recruitment in January!! And fund-raising by early February! :D excited, excited?

Ok, without more ado

Here are more pics from Pak Tan: