The Big Build - Thailand
December 7-23, 2012
32 HOUSES 32 TEAMS 16 DAYS
Join us in Thailand for a trip where you will actively participate in providing a home for a destitute family as well as experience the adventure of such an incredible country.
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The BIG BUILD is a partnership initiative between International Childrens Care Australia and the Australian Union Conference Department of Youth Ministries. |
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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In December 2012, 32 teams of around 6-8 people each are heading to Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai) to build 32 houses in two weeks. Your team will build a house in partnership with a family in need who wil live there once the house is completed. The great thing is, you don't need to be a builder!
This is going to be the adventure of a lifetime! You'll experience the local culture, eat traditional food and meet some incredible people. You'll also have the chance to visit other ICC projects around Chiang Mai in Thailand.
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So why build 30 houses in Thailand? Well, the houses are the solution to a greater problem. Many of the hill tribes who live along the Thai-Burma border are essentially stuck in no-man's land. Originally from Burma (Myanmar), many of these people were displaced due to political issues and now are unable to become Thai citizens because they do not have any identification papers. However, if a person has a home or has ownership of land, they can apply to become a Thai citizen, which gives them access to employment opportunities and government services such as healthcare and education. So...the BIG BUILD isn't only about building houses - it's really about building a community for these people in need. We want them to feel support through having a physical home but also feel support from friends around them.
On the BIG BUILD, your team will be involved in providing physical labour to help construct one of these homes. The foundations will be laid before you arrive and there will be local and Australian builders onsite to provide your team with assistance and support.
BASIC ITINERARY
| December | Activity | Notes |
| 6 | Arrive in Chiang Mai, Thailand | ICC representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Chiang Mai. |
| 7 | Cultural and scenic tour | Team worship and get-to-know each other activities. Hook up with over 200 other BIG BUILD volunteers! |
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Travel to project site |
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| 9-14 |
The BIG BUILD |
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15 |
Visit ICC Children's Village - Kirsten Jade Rescue Centre |
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| 16-20 | Travel and Fun! | |
| 21 | Fly Home |
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
You need to secure your spot on The BIG BUILD. You can do it two ways!
- Click on the BIG BUILD FORM tab to download and print an expression of interest form, or
- Click on the BIG BUILD EMAIL tab to email Monique with your request.
Think hard about it! This could be your opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a real family in need. Be the "hands and feet of Jesus" this December.
Other Mission and Service Opportunities
If you are interestd in getting involved in an overseas trip with the viewpoint of making a real difference in the lives of people in a developing country, then you might like to check out one of the Mission Trips offerecd by ADRA Connections, the service and mission arm of ADRA Australia, which is itself the relief and development arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Just click on the ADRA Connections logo below to view a great range of interantional mission trips to such places as Africa (8 trips), Asia (7 trips), and the South Pacific (3 trips) for 2012 & 2013.
If you would like additional information, please Contact ADRA Connections at:
ADRA Australia
ABN 85 109 435 618
146 Fox Valley Road
(PO Box 129)
Wahroonga NSW 2076
Australia
Phone:
+61 2 9489 5488
1800 242 372
Fax:
+61 2 9489 7790
Email:
General enquiries: adra.info@adra.org.au
Media enquiries: news@adra.org.au
