Tinangol

OVERVIEW

Camp Tinangol is part of a community run ecotourism initiative that was set up in 2008 alongside the Pacos Trust and Camp Borneo. Based around a traditionally built wood and bamboo Long House, this was our first Camp in Borneo and one that has community interaction at its heart.

To date, our volunteers have helped to construct a experimental biogas collector, refurbish a longhouse to be used as a Handicraft centre, re-paint the local church and school and have begun construction on a large multi-purpose Kindergarten and community centre. Other activities include teaching English at the local school, learning local handicraft techniques and joining in with local music and dance recitals helping a new generation embrace the fascinating culture and traditions as they are passed down.

What ARE THE MAIN ISSUES?

Poverty
No education for under 7’s
Few local employment opportunities
Land rights and Oil Palm Plantation encroachment
Erosion of culture
Little understanding of eco-tourism opportunities

PROJECT TIMELINE

2008:

Renovating classrooms - Camp and Longhouse – refurbished longhouse and built the camp

2009:

Biogas Collector – Started construction of biogas chamber
Handicraft Centre, Church, Community hall – refurbished and re-painted community buildings that can be used for future ecotourism opportunities

2010:

Kindergarten – Started construction of environmentally sustainable kindergarten

YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER

Project work will vary depending on the needs of the sanctuary at the time but may include:

Ongoing construction of the Kindergarten, working with architect and local team
Constructing an ablutions block for the Kindergarten
Designing and creating a safe outside area and playground
Enhancing facilities at the Handicraft centre with a view to helping the community start a local eco-tourism venture
Refurbishing community sports facilities including stands around community football pitch
Teaching English at the local school
Learning traditional songs, dances and instruments
Learning traditional handicraft techniques
Developing and running environmental education workshops with the local school to teach them the value of conserving their wildlife

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