Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims (Volunteer in Vietnam)

Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims December 21, 2009 - January 2, 2010 January 11 - January 23, 2010 January 25 - February 6, 2010 March 22 - April 3, 2010 August 16 - August 28, 2010 November 1 - November 13, 2010 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. In the project from January 25 to February 6, 2010, the volunteers will focus on preparing Tet New Year Festival for the children in the Village. The work then includes redecorating the houses and making of Chung Cake – a traditional cake for this holiday in Vietnam. Special requirements: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation. For more info and enrollment, please go to: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada)

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