We are so excited to announce our travel plans for this summer! We are going to have quite an adventure, trekking through the jungles and communities of Northern and Central Vietnam with a few of our good friends. We will be in Vietnam in August, for a total of three weeks. The focus of our journey will be our community outreach project, and our volunteer efforts in a local orphanage. We hope to share more information as our trip comes together, and share pictures and stories as we travel! We are also looking forward to exploring Vietnam's natural beauty including its National Parks, wildlife, and ocean. We are excited about meeting people from local villages, staying in stilt houses, hiking in the jungles, and learning about the history, culture, and landscape of Vietnam- as well as reach out to the orphans of Ba Vi and support their needs.
Goals
Volunteer our time and services in Ba Vi Orphanage, in Northern Vietnam
Make a connection with the community of Ba Vi Orphanage by developing relationships with the children and workers; learning about daily life in the orphanage; observing the needs of the children, staff, and building; and beginning a dialogue about how to extend and continue our support
Purchase much needed supplies and materials for the children at the orphanage
Travel through Northern and Central Vietnam to learn about the country, language, culture, landscape, and local villages
Visit the Cuc Phuong National Park to view one of last remaining preserved habitats in the country, and the endangered animals and indigenous Muong Hill Tribe that lives within the park.
Visit and make a contribution (donation, possibly also volunteer some time) the Endangered Primate Rescue Center (operated by the Frankfurt Zoo) within Cuc Phuong National Park.
Bring photos, stories, and information back to the children of La Rue Park CDC and Russell Park CDC in Davis, CA; help the children develop a sense of global citizenship, an awareness of other cultures and ways of life, a sense of responsibility to care for others in need, as well as knowledge about the country of Vietnam and the people and animals who live there
Plan future support efforts
Expenses
5 volunteers (Melissa Chordas, Lisa Heritage, Reagan Carosino, Chris Carosino, Palina Chordas) from Davis California are traveling to Northern and Central Vietnam from August 1 – 21, 2010. The following figures reflect the actual costs of travel and living expenses for the trip, excluding any donations/contributions we will make.
Cost of airfare: $1206.00 per person
Cost of trip once in Vietnam: $1,300 per person (including guide, interpreter, transportation, lodging, food, etc.)
Total cost per person: $2,500.00
Total cost for group: $12,500.00
Fundraising Goal for Community Outreach Project
Fundraise $2,000 to purchase supplies for the orphanage. We will take most of the funds with us to Vietnam to purchase supplies there. We may purchase some supplies in America to take with us if transport is feasible. This includes the following items which the orphanage has already specified as an area of dire need:
-Board books and picture books in English
-Baby formula
-Educational basics including paper, pencils, etc.
-Some clothing for the children
We would like to use about 250 dollars for a donation to the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. This will help to support their efforts to rescue primates from smuggling and illegal trade, as well as support habitat preservation, breeding programs, education, and program development.
We would also like to fundraise $600 per person coming on the trip. This will help pay for the cost of food, lodging, interpreter, transportation, and expenses while we are volunteering.
5 people x $600 = $3,000 total to help cover volunteer costs
Total Fundraising Goal: $5,250
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