ITC Giving - Thailand

Post-Tsunami Community Development/ Women and Children Project, Khao Lak
The objective of this tour, based in Khao Lak, is to give you real insight into the work being done by Andaman Discoveries, their work in post-Tsunami Thailand and how the focus has changed from disaster relief to self-reliance. You will explore the connections between children’s education, empowerment of disadvantaged communities and responsible tourism. You will stay in one of the most pristine beach locations in Thailand.

Location
Khao Lak, Phang Hga Province, Thailand

The Project
The objective of this tour is to give you real insight into the work being done by Andaman Discoveries, their work in post Tsunami Thailand and how the focus has changed from disaster relief to self-reliance. Each guest has a range of unique skills and experiences; with this in mind your programme will be designed to create a mutually worthwhile and fulfilling experience.

How will you give a little and gain a lot?
• Learn from experts about the context of development work in Thailand since the Tsunami and the challenges and the successes of income generation programmes.
• Explore the connections between children’s education, empowerment of disadvantaged communities, and responsible tourism.
• Give deprived children the chance for a fun excursion and enjoy it with them.
• Gain an understanding of the impoverishment and difficult living conditions for displaced communities.
• Stay in one of the most pristine beach locations in Thailand.
• Do something worthwhile; rest assured that your short time with the projects will make a difference and your money will be used sustainably.
• Work with disadvantaged women and children.

Programme and Itinerary

Every one of you has a range of unique skills and experiences. Your programme and time with the project will be designed to create a mutually worthwhile and fulfilling experience, and you will gain real insight and knowledge of the project.

Day 1: Meet your expert guide; learn about the move from relief to self-reliance from disaster to development; visit Tsunami-impacted areas.

Day 2: Visit and gain an understanding of the projects with which you will work for the next few days, working with disadvantaged children or at a women’s centre and including teaching, mentoring/training and income generation initiatives. Share a meal with the children at the orphanage

Days 3 & 4: Continue the work started yesterday, ending the day with a fun excursion with the children.

Day 5: Visit a village community. Explore their life and environment, concluding with an opportunity for you to discuss all you have seen with your hosts.

Accommodation:
The Sarojin in Khao Lak

What is included?
Local transportation / 5 local lunches / 1 local dinner / 24-hour in-country support

What’s not included?
Medical and travel insurance / Cost of any CRB checks

Dates
All tours in the ITC Giving Programme are available throughout the year, subject only to local religious festivals and holidays and to school term dates.

Minimum/Maximum group sizes
Minimum 4 people and maximum 6 people per tour

Price

Prices from £2,110 per person based on 2 adults sharing.