I am from here
Hello guys !
We are creating several projects in Indonesia. Our recent project is located in a semi jungle close to Palopo Village, South Sulawesi. We are building treehouses out of recycled materials to create a space where people can come together and study free English classes, art and environmental awareness.
The project:
Our project is set on 1 hectare of semi jungle with an ocean view. The team consists out of dedicated local and international volunteers. We take care of the environment by organic farming, and creative recycling. The building will be made entirely out of recycled materials like plastic and glass bottles, butts, packagings… And nails that are sporadically donated to us ! We build the treehouses to create a place where people can share art, skills, culture and education. The final product will be given to the locals. At the moment the treehouses already serve as school, studio and eventually they will also serve as an art gallery.
We believe in the concept of immersive and open-air education. Skills are learned in an informal setting with the focus on growing confidence and creativity through direct interactions with people and environment.
We search support for:
– Tools for building (big nails, drill, gloves, knifes, hammers, crawbar, chainsaw, burins, machetes, angle grinder, meter…)
– Tools for farming (rakes, shovels, buckets, ropes, pichaxes…)
– Tools for art (canvas, brushes, varnish, staplers, palets, sketch books, pigments…)
This is the second project in Sulawesi, but the fifteenth project throughout Indonesia. To give an idea about what we are doing, you can take a look at the pictures and videos of the last project in Massamba, South Sulawesi.
I’m Chloe Guillermin, a french volunteer come to help the project “I AM FROM HERE”. After a month spent in the jungle of Palopo in South Sulawesi with the team, I was very impressed by the energy, efforts, sacrifices and smiles given by all to carry out this ambitious project. We were several volunteers from Europe to help with the construction of wooden houses, gardening, and english courses. We have been helping out (cleaning, digging, cutting, planting, discussing, learning …). But today, the material need is essential and the whole team needs you !
Presentation of Edy, the founder of the project:
” I, Edy, came from Berastagi, Northern Sumatra and moved to Palopo. I noticed that a lot of people aren’t able to speak ! English in this small village, but are keen to learn the language to open up their future possibilities and understanding of the world. I want to develop a connection between all human beings and create a place where people can meet each other and share their culture. We come from different countries, speak different languages, have different skin colors, but we all need the same things. Therefore the project is called ‘I AM FROM HERE’. The world isn’t about money. It’s about sharing, helping each other, taking care of the planet and spreading love and energy. “
You can check the pictures and videos of this project on Youtube and the blog :