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CAUKIN operates international development projects which aim to improve the lives of communities globally through an exchange of culture, knowledge and skills. We invite teams of international participants to work side-by-side with local people in developing countries to achieve this goal. CAUKIN’s projects aren’t a holiday. They are demanding but immensely rewarding and are a great way to make your world a better place, whilst providing an opportunity for personal development and a stepping stone towards future careers.

See below for opportunities to participate in one of our design an build courses in 2019!

 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

ranwas school . Vanuatu

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located in Ranwas, Vanuatu, will take a team of international participants to design and build with the local community. In 2015, Cyclone Pam destroyed Ranwas school, leaving the children to be taught in temporary make-shift shelters. Over the last few year, the village has managed to re-build some of the classrooms, however they are still in need of addition teaching space as well as a library and teachers office.

Our aim, during summer 2019, is to design and construct a school building that will houses a large teaching space, a teachers office, a reading space and a library book storage room which will use natural methods to ventilate and control moisture within the space, preventing the books from moisture damage.

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

 

Application Deadline:

31st May 2019 11:59pm (GMT)

 

Dates

  • 4 Weeks: 13th July-10th August OR 10th August-7th September

  • 8 Weeks: 13th July-7th September

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Vanuatu

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Jungle Camping Expedition

  • Weekend treck to Volcano

  • Project travel within Vanuatu for the duration of your trip

  • Genuine experience of ni-Vanuatu culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

EVERGREEN SCHOOL . Zambia

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 or 8 week project, located in Zambia, Africa, will take a team of international participants to design, and build with the local community. Zambia is currently one of the poorest countries in the world. Children currently leave education at a young age with limited or no qualifications, with schools often oversubscribed and in poor conditions. 

Currently, Evergreen School has up to 150 students per class, making it very difficult to effectively teach the curriculum and provide enough space for students learning activities. The addition of four classrooms will reduce class size to 40 students. The design will incorporate outdoor tutoring / homework spaces as well as play structures providing opportunities for different types of learning. 

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

 

Application Deadline:

31st May 2019 11:59pm (GMT)

 

Dates

  • 4 Weeks: 12th July-10th August OR 10th August-7th September

  • 8 Weeks: 12th July-7th September

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Zambia

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Day trip on Safari

  • Local traditional crafts workshops

  • Project related travel within Zambia for the duration of your trip

  • Genuine experience of Zambian culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 
 

4 WEEKS / 8 WEEKS

BULA BATIKI . Fiji

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located on Batiki Island, Fiji, will take a team of international participants to design and build with the local community. The villagers of Batiki founded Bula BATIKI in 2015 to produce 100% organic Virgin coconut oil. Sold all over the world, Bula Batiki’s revenue is given back to the community, creating a sustainable income. Currently the villagers have a limited space to work and have taken over the village community hall.

Our aim, during summer 2019, is to design and construct a coconut oil manufacture facility, which will give the community members a place to conduct their business and produce more coconut oil and therefore generate a sustainable income for the island. This new facility will allow Bula BATIKI to obtain higher food safety standards, increasing the scope for sales around the world.

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

 

Application Deadline:

31st May 2019 11:59pm (GMT)

 

Dates

  • 4 Weeks: 12th July-10th August OR 10th August-7th September

  • 8 Weeks: 12th July-7th September

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Fiji

  • Hands on education in design techniques

  • Hands on education in construction techniques

  • Snorkeling trip

  • Beach side BBQ

  • Project travel within Fiji for the duration of your trip

  • Genuine experience of Fijian culture

  • Trip T-shirt

 
 

4 Weeks / 8 weeks

BUCA SCHOOL . FIJI

 
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DESCRIPTION

This 4 week or 8 week project, located in Savusavu, Fiji, will take a team of international participants to design and build with the local community. Over 400 children from Buca public high school currently assemble on a playing field in the hot sun, or rain twice a day. As a result, children have been suffering from heat stroke, fainting and fatigue - affecting their health and learning.

Join us in summer 2019 to design and construct a sheltered assembly and learning space for the school, which will protect and inspire the children to stay healthy and learn more. The space will also be used for celebrations, events, lunch-breaks, ceremonies, sports, play and much more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older at project start date.

Application Deadline:

31st May 2019 11:59pm (GMT)

 

Dates

  • 4 Weeks: 12th July-10th August OR 10th August-7th September

  • 8 Weeks: 12th July-7th September

INCLUDES

  • Airport pickup

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • 24 hour support whilst in Fiji

  • Education in design techniques

  • Education in construction techniques

  • Snorkeling trip to ‘Split Rock’ 

  • Private boat trip to see Fiji’s organic pearl farms/giant clams

  • Beach side BBQ

  • Project travel within Fiji for the duration of your trip

  • Genuine experience of Fijian culture

  • Trip T-shirt