1. Project Purpose:
The purpose of the GDA International Volunteer Team's trip to Chiang Rai, Thailand is to encourage young people to demonstrate the GDA's founding belief, that is, the spirit of contributing what you have learned and learning together. Through participating in international volunteer services, education and cultural exchanges, we are committed to building international friendships. We hope that this trip will bring positive changes and development to the participants and the local community, while promoting cross-cultural understanding and inclusive development. This is an opportunity to learn and grow together, which will not only enhance the participants' global citizen values, deepen their understanding of global issues, and arouse awareness of global social responsibility, but also enable young leaders to become global citizens who shape the future.
The GDA International Volunteer Team's trip to Chiang Rai, Thailand, aims to inspire young individuals to embrace the principles of the GDA legislature – promoting the spirit of contributing knowledge and engaging in collaborative learning. By actively participating in international volunteer service, education, and cultural exchange, our commitment lies in establishing international friendships. We anticipate that this journey will bring positive changes and development to both participants and the local community, fostering cross-cultural understanding and inclusive growth. This serves as an opportunity for mutual learning and growth, not only enhancing participants' values as global citizens and deepening their understanding of global issues but also instilling a sense of global social responsibility. Ultimately, it empowers young leaders to shape the future as global citizens.
2. Service center The service center in Northern Thailand, Chiang Rai | Our perception of Chinese culture
Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand｜Chinese culture as we see it
The Thai-Myanmar border is known as the Golden Triangle. Not only does the frequent drug trade directly persecute local residents, but children's education, learning and cultural identity have become another problem. Located in the remote mountainous area of northern Thailand and with scarce resources, children's education issues have gradually attracted social attention.
The Thai-Burmese border is known as the Golden Triangle. Not only is there frequent drug trade, causing direct harm to local residents, but the education, learning, and cultural identity of children have also become another issue. Located in the remote mountains of northern Thailand, the scarce resources have gradually brought attention to the issue of children's education in the region.
3. Project Objectives:
Cultural exchange: Provide opportunities for American and Thai students to visit each other, promote in-depth understanding of each other's cultures, and strengthen friendship.
Educational assistance: Provide teaching counseling, academic and course support, and help students improve their academic performance.
Community Service: Participate in community service activities, promote environmental protection, health and community development projects, and improve the quality of life of local residents.
Cultural Exchange:Facilitate reciprocal visits between American and Thai students to promote a deeper understanding of each other's cultures and strengthen friendships.
Educational Assistance: Provide tutoring and support in academics and coursework to assist students in improving their academic performance.
Community Service:Participate in community service activities, advocating for projects related to environmental conservation, health, and community development to enhance the quality of life for local residents.
4. Project Contents:
Exchange period: This plan is expected to be implemented in June 2024, and the exchange period is 1 to 2 weeks.
Activities: Taiwanese students will participate in local school teaching and tutoring, cultural courses, community services, and early childhood education activities. Activities such as Taiwanese cultural experience and language exchange will also be arranged.
Partners: This project will establish partnerships with Chiang Rai Manxingdie Datong Secondary School, local churches and Manxingdie Xingxing Orphanage to ensure the smooth implementation of the activity.
Volunteer training: Before departure, volunteers will be provided with cultural courses, psychological counseling, safety prevention and other training to ensure that they can adapt to the local environment.
Exchange Period: This project is scheduled to take place in June 2024, with an exchange period lasting 1 to 2 weeks.
Activity Schedule: Taiwanese students will participate in teaching assistance at local schools, cultural programs, community service, and early childhood education activities. Additionally, cultural experiences in Taiwan, as well as language exchange programs, will be arranged.
Collaborative Partners: The project will establish partnerships with Chiang Rai Muen Fan Di Da Tong Middle School, local churches, and Muen Fan Di Star Nursery to ensure the smooth implementation of activities.
Volunteer Training: Before departure, volunteers will undergo training in cultural awareness, psychological support, safety precautions, and other relevant areas to ensure their adaptation to the local environment.