Tanzania:
Sustainable living: Family adventure (FAMILY CAMP)
Kamp Kodu
UV.2515
Başlangıç - Bitiş Tarihi
09.06.2025 /
22.06.2025
Toplam Kontenjan
5
Boş Kontenjan
2
3
Yaş
4 - 99
Ekstra Ücret
€250.00
Kamp Temaları
ENVICULT
Organizasyon
UVIKIUTA
Kuruluş
In Tanzania, as in any other countries around the world, the topic of sustainable living has become a relevant discussion due to the visible threats. However, many people may have heard about sustainable living but are not sure exactly what it means. Lack of knowledge and exposure have significantly increased lifestyles that cause more environmental and health damage for future generations to deal with. Sustainable living project an initiative aiming to promote organic production to sustain food security. The project is focusing on advocating for small-scale or backyard gardening which is affordable even by people who do not own land or own small land. The results of this initiative are to enable the households to have sufficient supply of vegetables and fruits free from toxic, reducing cost of life by utilizing small backyard spaces to produce food.
İş Tanımı
Maintenance of organic vegetable gardens that will include composting activities, weeding, watering plants, as well as participating in organizing educational activities on sustainable living & healthy eating. Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate in an activity of collecting various species of herbs and medicinal plants and establish garden/demo plots for education purposes. Expect as well to work on biogas plants by feeding animals waste to generate gas. Special activities for children accompanied by their parents/guardians on nature conservation will be organized.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Volunteers will be accommodated in a residential family house at the project site. Rooms will be shared and they are comfortable enough for Families and their children. Volunteers are expected to help in meals preparation, dish washing and kitchen cleaning. Vegetarian meals will be available including those ingredients of sustainable living. Special diet for children will be available.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
The word "Marangu" means a place with too many water streams. It is one of the most popular places in Tanzania. Located at the foot of Africa's tallest mountain, the quaint village of Marangu offers fascinating insight into both modern Tanzanian life and into the lives of the Chagga people who once withstood vicious Masai raids through the ingenious use of tunnels. Majority of residents are farmers growing bananas, vegetables and coffee. Tourism is also part of activities that contribute to the economy of Marangu. Marangu is located about 40 km east of Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro, it is accessible by both private and public transport. Social services including markets, shops, banks, hospitals are available in the community. Options for leisure activities include: Wild-life safari: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Tarangire National parks. There are various packages depending on the volunteers’ available time and budget that includes Mountain climbing (Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru and others), Eco and cultural tourism.
Notlar
This project is looking for a volunteer who is in love with Nature, interested in working outdoors, open minded and interested in other cultures and local realities. It is also a project focusing on engaging families.
Konuşulan Diller
English
En Yakın Terminal
The nearest bus/Ferry terminal is Moshi town Central Bus station located in the capital of Kilimanjaro region.
