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2016 WORKCAMPS No Code DWC-NICE01-16 Project Name Sustainable Farming and Animal Sanctuary Location Dates Vols Zhongshan, 1* Jan 1 – Jun 30 4 Guang...
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2016 WORKCAMPS No

Code DWC-NICE01-16

Project Name Sustainable Farming and Animal Sanctuary

Location Dates Vols Zhongshan, 1* Jan 1 – Jun 30 4 Guangdong Conghua, GROUP Sustainable Rural Development Apr 15 – 22 15 2** Guangdong DWC-NICE- Cultural Heritage Preservation Fuzhou, 3 Jul 5 – 14 15 02-16 and Promotion Jiangxi * Volunteers must stay for at least a month; Project dates may be extended to early summer ** Group workcamp with Kyoto International School and NICE Japan

- About DreamWalker China Established winter of 2013, DreamWalker China (DWC) is a social purpose organization that believes everyone can make positive contribution and change to their own personal development, as well as to global development, through international voluntary service and sustainable changemaking actions. We collaborate with and support both local and overseas communities, social enterprises, and innovative charities to not only foster a world of changemakers, but also plant the seed for a united and peaceful world.

- Workcamp Basics Language: The main language of all DreamWalker’s workcamps is English. We recommend our volunteers to learn some basic greetings in Chinese. Basic Volunteer Requirements: Since English is the language use in all our workcamps, it is important for volunteers to know enough simple English for basic communication and interaction with other volunteers. Other than that, a passion in volunteering and respect for cultural differences are crucial to having a good time at workcamp. Volunteers should be open-minded and adaptable. They should be friendly and willing to evolve as a team. Insurance: DWC will purchase basic insurance that covers accidents during the workcamp only, and so, please also self-prepare health and travel insurance that suits your own needs.

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- Project Descriptions Project Name: Code:

Sustainable Farming and Animal Sanctuary DWC-NICE-01-16

Project Type: Agriculture; Animal Care Project Dates: January 1st to June 30th, 2016 (at least 1 month) Number of Participants: 4 workcampers Location: Grand Windmill Farm, Southern District, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province Closest Airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Participation Fees: 2,100 RMB (~300 EURO) for the 1st month 1,800 RMB (~260 EURO) for the 2nd month Project Needs: Growing population and increasing demand for food has led to industrial farming practices, which are detrimental to both the environment and to our health. Sustainable farming is the way forward as it takes into consideration of our health, the environment, local communities and animal welfare. It produces food in a way that allows for ecological balance and maintenance of biodiversity. Plants, animals and humans are all part of nature and we rely on each other to survive. Climate change, loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, depletion of resources and extinction of species are devastating results of our exploitation of nature. Rethinking our role in nature and our footprint on this planet is key to the survival of future generations. Project Aims:  Provide a unique experiential learning opportunity to enrich knowledge of sustainable farming and animal care  Increase awareness of the negative impact of industrial farming on our health and on the environment  Encourage volunteers to engage with nature, physically, mentally and spiritually  Cultivate a sustainable and harmonious co-existence with plants, animals and all others members of our ‘earth community’  Spread the principles of environmental sustainability and raise active citizenship committed with a fairer society  Inspire future changemakers who are impactful towards sustainable farming and animal care issues (Changemakers are individuals who gain skills and resources they need to collaborate on solving complex social problems) Meals and Accommodation: Grocery shopping and meals will be prepared by the workcampers. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be from the farm. A cooking and cleaning schedule will be arranged at the beginning of the workcamp, and workcampers will take turns with cooking and cleaning chores. 2

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Simple and basic accommodation is provided in the farm. Beddings are also available. Tents are available for workcampers who wish to camp. Activities:  Farming and harvesting herbs, fruits and vegetables  Picking and packaging herbs, fruits and vegetables  Caring of farm animals (feeding, grooming, exercise, etc.)  Helping with daily operation and general maintenance of the farm  Participating in discussion on changemaking ideas and examples of sustainable farming and animal care  Other duties assigned by the farm staff  Identifying Chinese medicinal plants and their healing properties (optional)  Guided meditation in nature (optional) Volunteer’s Requirement:  Know moderate spoken Chinese to communicate with local staff  Have no allergic reaction to animals and love working with animals Local Partner Description: Grand Windmill Farm is an organic farm and sanctuary for many farm animals such as mules, ponies, pigs, turkeys, rabbits and dogs. This family-run farm was created with a mission to ‘reconnect urban dwellers to nature’ and ‘to promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle’ through their tailored-made activities for people of all ages. Cradled by lush forests of Wen Bi Shan (文筆 山), Grand Windmill Farm is a land of beauty and serenity where nature, animals and people all come together in harmony.

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Sustainable Rural Development GROUP

Project Type: Social; Agriculture; Culture Project Dates: April 15th to 22nd, 2016 Number of Participants: 1 leader and 14 workcampers Location: Xian Niang Xi Natural Village, Chang Liu Administrative Village, Liang Kou Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou Closest Airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Project Needs: China is developing rapidly in the past decades, but as urbanization kicks in, the income gap between the rich and the poor increases. In China, adults, especially male from rural villages, often work in factories in cities to earn more income, leaving many elderly, women, and children alone in the villages. Surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, and mountains, the villagers living in Xian Niang Xi Natural Village is an example. They have little and limited access to the convenience of large city and are having lower incomes. Meanwhile, with the fast paced and high demands of city life, Chinese living in the city often forgets or gets disconnected from the simplicity of nature. High demands and quick access for food can result in non-ecological and sometime unsafe or unhealthy manufacturing of food. Promoting organic farming and reminding people about the importance of nature itself is crucial. Project Aims:  Aid in the sustainable development of the rural Chinese village  Assist the development of Women Mutual Aid Group so that women can provide support for each other and benefit the whole village  Promote and conserve the traditional culture and heritage of the village  Enrich villagers’ cultural living, provide them learning opportunities and strengthen community recognition  Enhance the interaction between city & village and strengthen community vitality  Encourage people to reunite with nature, physically and spiritually Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731

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Increase awareness of safe and ecological farming and their impact on health Spread the principles of environmental sustainability and raise active citizenship committed with a fairer society Inspire future changemakers who are impactful towards sustainable rural developmental issues (Changemakers are individuals who gain skills and resources they need to collaborate on solving complex social problems Source: http://www.changemakers.com/about/changemakers)

Meals and Accommodation: Grocery shopping and meals are prepared by the workcampers. A cooking and cleaning schedule will be arranged at the beginning of the workcamp, and workcampers will take turns with cooking and cleaning chores. Groceries will be shop from the local markets and directly from the villagers. Accommodation is in the rural village hostel and is basic. Mattresses or beds are provided in the hostel. There is no need to bring your own sleeping bag. Activities:  Harvest grain (summer)/ Harvest sugar mandarin and sweet potatoes (winter)  Renovate village roads  Learn cultural craftwork such as bamboo chair  Learn to make traditional village dessert/food  Participating in the Cook 4 Climate Action  Participate in discussion on changemaking stories or ideas on rural development issues whether they are from your country or from others  Visit the Ancestral Shrines Culture Exhibition Centre and the Temple of Wu  Other duties assigned by Social Work Station or Women Mutual Aid Group Local Partner Description: Previously called Sun Yat-sen University – Hong Kong Polytechnic University Lu Geng Urban and Rural Mutual Aid Society, the Guangdong Lv Geng Social Work Development Centre (Lv Geng) is the only province level professional social work and service organization in Guangdong. Registered under and approved by the Bureau of Civil Affairs in Guangdong, Lv Geng is the social work institution and organization that spent the longest time in developing urban & rural community work, rural village social work, and disaster relief social work in China. Their work began in 2001, when the trailblazers of the society started social work development in rural ethnic minority village in Yunnan. Then in 2008 and 2009, the organization expanded their work areas and started their projects in Sichuan and Guangdong, respectively. The practicing value of Lv Geng is “Urban & rural cooperation and fair trade to co-create ecological civilization and sustainable livelihood & culture”. By means of community-based and integrated social work strategies, Lv Geng engages through community’s economy, constructs community supporting network, and make use of professional methods of social work, to promote positive change microscopically at the personal, family, or community level, and macroscopically in terms of social policy and global ecological politics. 5

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Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion DWC-NICE-02-16

Project Type: Culture; Art Project Dates: July 5th to 14th, 2016 Number of Participants: 1 leader and 14 workcampers Location: Fuzhou, Jiangxi Closest Airport: Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) Participation Fees: 1,200 RMB (~170 EURO) Project Needs: Fuzhou city has a long history of rich cultural heritage and resources that had profound impact on the Chinese history and modern celebrated culture. It has been named the “Hometown of Scholar and Talent” and the “City of Culture”. Many folk arts from years of heritage and techniques, such as bamboo knitting, hand-made mounting pictures (手工裱画), paper cutting art, songs, etc., had been passed down through many generations can be discovered in this city. However, in today’s modern society where many products are mass-produced by machines, the art of practicing traditional craftsmanship faces the brink of extinction. Finding passionate new generation of young people who are committed to its practice and its teaching to the next generation is a challenge, and these once loved folk arts are losing in popularity compared to the modern taste. Educating the public of their value and importance, in addition to teaching of why and how to appreciate these forms of art are all important in preserving the cultural heritage of the city and the country. Service Volontaire International, asbl 30, Rue des Capucins – 1000 Bruxelles : +32 (0)2 840 72 00 : + 33 (0)3 66 72 90 20 : + 42 (0)3 25 11 0731

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Project Aims:  Promote the preservation of traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship  Enhance international exchange and folk art and culture  Inspire future changemakers who are impactful towards arts and cultural heritage preservation (Changemakers are individuals who gain skills and resources they need to collaborate on solving complex social problems) Source: http://www.changemakers.com/about/changemakers Meals and Accommodation: Workcampers will be staying in a school or a Buddhist temple. Simple meals will be provided three times a day at the cafeteria within the school or the temple. Temple serves only vegetarian food. Activities:  Observe and learn Chinese art and culture, such as calligraphy, carving, and paper cutting.  Organize a charity sales of the local and international art & cultural products towards the end of the workcamp  Participate in discussion on changemaking stories or ideas on arts and cultural heritage preservation whether they are from your country or from others  Assist the daily work of the school or the temple Local Partner Description: “Zhao Shu Chong” Micro Public Service Youth Volunteer Association is a registered non-profit organization formed by University and high school volunteers. The aims of this educational and cultural organization are to “Serve the Society” and “Promote Culture and Civilization”. With the value of improving social atmosphere and development, “Zhao Shu Chong” enhances the integrated capability of youth through cultural preservation, educational support and caring of left-behind children. Photos:

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