Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. Ethan plans to head there to work with the local community for a month to create a better environment for living and for the environment.
On this adventure, Ethan will get the opportunity to explore the unique jungle ecosystem and unexplored tropical wilderness on an adventurous 5 day trek. He'll play an active part in helping to protect this important environment through long-term conservation projects. He also plans to become immersed in the traditional culture too, as we live in the heart of a rural village and work alongside local people to support community development.
He will experience true off-grid living, trekking through the heart of the Bornean jungle and helping to protect orangutan habitats. With the hope to discover a totally different way of life, living as part of a rural community and working together to create sustainable change.
Here is a link to Camps International to see what they do and what Ethan will be doing
Borneo – Village enhancement projects
Ethan will be involved in a number of projects to improve facilities for the rapidly growing population of Bongkud. Projects may include constructing a youth centre, improving the drainage system to ensure cleaner and healthier living and establishing a community farming programme to improve food security and encourage self-sufficiency within the village, without needing to transport supplies from larger towns.
Here are some things Ethan will be doing: