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Since the agreement between the South Asia Foundation (SAF) and SOS-Kinderdorf International in 2003, 2 girls and 2 boys from Nepalese villages, have participated in the different camps, Malpotha (Sri Lanka), Bagenhart (Bangladesh).
For these youngsters to interact with others from neighboring regions including Bhutan and the Maldives (where there is no SOS Village), it’s a unique and great experience.
They are exposed to a rural life style and environmental issues while at the same time fostering friendship in a cooperative spirit.
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Young people from SOS Villages with SAF Nepal Secretary Mr. Nishchal Pandey. |
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On that count the camps have succeeded admirably. They have provided them the experience of working on the land while realizing the benefits of protecting nature. Above all they have developed close ties with each other as they have worked and played together, have learned from each other how to cook different South Asian recipes and had fun singing and dancing together as they have exchanged information regarding their respective cultures.
As agriculture is the main subsistence for over eighty per cent of the people in South Asia, the camps make the participants aware of how its enormous economic potential could be harnessed by acquiring professional skills for gainful employment.
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Young people from SAF-SOS Environment Camp at work. |
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