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.
The community cooperates with the Bhumi Horta Foundation this year to provide long-term assistance to support the transformation, from conventional agriculture to environmentally friendly agriculture. This mentoring program includes several activities, such as assisting with the production of organic agricultural production facilities, sustainable agricultural cultivation techniques, and permaculture principles and implementation practices.
- Support Producing Organic Fertilizer in Livestock Areas
- Supporting to create a Permaculture Garden in Semoya Village
- Participate in local community activities
- Supporting activities at the educative garden at the local school nearby
Volunteers will live in a host family nearby the community farm. The house has facilities such as a shared kitchen, and a bathroom with Indonesian Basic Standard (Toilet, Wet Toilet, No shower or bath provided, and simple kitchen). Local food is prepared from food grown in the garden or is available at traditional markets located not far from where the volunteers live.
There's a private room available that can accommodate up to 2 people. The host provides simple bedding. Volunteer will prepare their food by themselves along with their host family
We don't provide pocket money. But, all the expenses during the project will be covered by participation fee.
Visa index B211A (Visa visit Social Culture): 60 days, can be extended 4 times, each extension prolongs your stay for 30 days. https://visa-online.imigrasi.go.id/files/matrix_visa.pdf. An invitation letter is provided by Bhumi Horta/IVP Indonesia
Volunteers are responsible for their own insurance.
200 EUR per month.
The fee will cover living expenses (gas, water, electricity, food) and project materials. It shall cover the project sustainability program with the Bhumi Horta Foundation and the Management Fee for the Kanal Perdamaian Foundation (Indonesia Volunteer for Peace/SCI Branch in Indonesia).
Volunteers will live in a host family nearby the community farm. The house has facilities such as a shared kitchen, and a bathroom with Indonesian Basic Standard (Toilet, Wet Toilet, No shower or bath provided, and simple kitchen). Local food is prepared from food grown in the garden or is available at traditional markets located not far from where the volunteers live.
Volunteers should be ready to adapt to the Indonesian, local way of life, and willing to create relationships with volunteer friends, hosts, and local people.
Volunteers will hear the azdan (Praying Call) five times a day for Muslim residents. Azhan's voice will be heard quite loudly at the volunteer's house because there are several mosques at that location. The adhan times are as follows: Early morning (4:30 am), Middle of the day (11:30 am), Afternoon (15:00), Dawn time (18:00), And Evening (19:00).
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