SEMOYA Eco-Farming Camp
Semoya is a Javanese traditional village located in Brebah District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The society here still maintains its agricultural tradition. Their main commodity is rice which is being planted surrounding the area. As a tourist village destination, the Semoya community continues to preserve Javanese culture as one of their daily activities. There are many activities ranging from dance and performing arts such as ‘ketoprak’ and ‘wayang’ which are often held for local communities and tourists. The local community started to become an eco-friendly village. They start to reduce their dependence on manufactured chemical fertilizers for their agricultural land which can potentially damage the environment.
Semoya eco-farming camp aims:
- Creating an organic fertilizer center for each plant growth
- Creating a sustainable organic farming education center for the community
- Increasing the participation of the younger generation in their farm
- Creating a cultural dialogue between the local community and volunteers
- Supporting local school for future sustainable lifestyle and language workshop
Work Involved
Theme
Work description
Producing organic fertilizer in livestock areas, creating a permaculture garden in Semoya Village, participate in local community activities, organizing a farming workshop about permaculture principles implementation, supporting community and cultural arts activities.
Eligibility
Profile
Age
Requirements
Has a basic skill in farming such as seedling and composting will be preferable.
Special documents required
Provisions
Accommodation and food
The volunteers will stay at the host family house Mr Suwarjono. Males & Females will be in separate rooms and will stay in the neighborhood of the host family with the use of a shared toilet and kitchen. Sleeping bag needed. Volunteers need to cook their food by themselves.
Fees
Note: This is the amount you will pay upon arrival. It is separate from the sending fee.