Location
- Indonesia
- Sumatra
Length
4 - 12 weeks
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Jan 11, 2023
Sep 10, 2013
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About Program
This 4 week program in the jungles of Sumatra combines volunteering on our unique Orangutan protection project with an amazing South East Asia Island adventure!
Contribute to protecting the endangered Orangutan in one of the oldest and most beautiful rainforests in the world - Sumatra!
Expect to learn the essentials needed to operate in the jungle, tackle human-orangutan conflict, as well as help local farmers to produce organic compost and fertilizer.
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Impact
Sustainability
We are committed to exert a positive impact on the regions, countries and communities which we visit. For us it is paramount that the local organisations and communities benefit from our cooperation by working with trusted local businesses and project partners who align with our sustainability objectives.
Ethical Impact
We are passionate about travel and the positive impact it has on young people’s outlook and future prospects. Our mission is to help people become global citizens through authentic, socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences which aid self-discovery and personal development.
As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.
As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.
Program Highlights
- Contribute to a real, frontline (and much needed) Orangutan conservation project.
- Experience the Gunung Leuser national park - with one of the most concentrated populations of Orangutan in the Southern hemisphere.
- Learn about the famous Leuser ecosystem and experience the ecology of the Sumatran Jungle first hand!
- Learn essential skills needed to operate in the Sumatra jungle.
