Sendangguwo Permaculture Camp

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This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.

Camp code: ID-IVP 11.4
Country: Indonesia
Start Date: 14 Apr 2025
End Date: 27 Apr 2025
Topic: Climate and sustainable lifestyle
Special Topics: Climate for Peace Programme
Work Types: Agriculture / Environment / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers: 10
Free places for Males: 5
Free places for Females: 5
International age: 18 – 99
National age: 16 – 99

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
international vols: 150.00 Euro [2535301 Indonesian Rupiah]
local volunteer: 500.000 Rupiahs
Breakdown:

International Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 50.00 Euro
Transportation: 25.00 Euro
Activities: 25.00 Euro
Hosting organization support: 50 Euro

Local Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 450,000 Rupiahs
Transportation: 0 Rupiahs
Activities: 0 Rupiahs
Hosting organization support: 50.000 Rupiahs

Purpose of extra costs: The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees.

Required Language: English
Motivation letter:This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend. Further information or a form to complete is available here: bit.ly/volcomm

Description: The organic garden initiated by Sukirstioyono in 2013, ‘Konco Tani’ Garden, focuses on developing organic farming production facilities by using the natural resources available around the small garden which they manage independently. They carry the mission of liberating farmers from the influence of middlemen who cause many losses to farmers. Until, in early 2018, they met an Agro sociopreneur called Teman Berkebun/Bhumi Horta and decided to develop a permaculture garden in their area along with agricultural volunteers in Semarang City and surrounding. In early 2023, they were given responsibility to manage a waqf land from an Islamic educational institution and changed the name of their garden to “Konco Tani Nurul Haq” Garden.

Type of Work: By collaborating with Teman Berkebun/Bhumi Horta, “Konco Tani” intends to create a garden that applies the principles of permaculture in a sustainable manner. To make this happen, farmers and volunteers are starting a goat farm and an organic fertilizer production center for the organic farming community in Semarang city. Gradually, the Konco Tani garden will become a sustainable and educational agricultural system.

Work: Producing Organic Fertilizer in Livestock Areas Creating a Permaculture Garden Participate in local community activities Organizing a farming workshop about permaculture principles implementation Supporting community and cultural arts activities

Study Theme: Aims: Developing permaculture garden Supporting an organic fertilizer production 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 international volunteers

Accommodation: Male volunteers will stay in a local host family (Mr. Sukirstioyono), room female and male are separated, with shared toilet and kitchen.

Language: Locals speak Javanese Language (Local language) as their first language, & Bahasa Indonesia as their second language. Learn some basic Bahasa Indonesia will be easier for you to work with them.

Requirements: has a a basic skill in farming such as: seedling, and composting will be preferable

Approximate Location: Sedangguwo Sub-district, Tembalang, Semarang City. Open this link to see the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZLTdJ4k6rEgFF2Eo9

Notes: The majority who live in this village are Muslims. Feel free to bring equipment or educational materials to have fun with local children at your campsite

Organization Description: IVP stands for International Volunteers for Peace, founded in Indonesia in 2011. We are affiliated with SCI (Service Civil International), a non-profit movement promoting peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding through international voluntary service (IVS) and volunteer exchanges. IVP arranges short—and long-term voluntary projects to support local communities and the environment, such as work camps, MTV/LTV, and voluntary weekend programs. IVP Indonesia operates nationally under a legal entity named Bhumi Horta Foundation.