Purwaheart Foundation
About Us Purwaheart Foundatio n is a non profit organization that look s to increase the knowledge and skills of the island people to live a more prosper life , by providing education to the child ren.
About the Project Be part of a humble organization and group of people and provide children, who would otherwise be denied, with free basic primary education. The learning centers are located in the Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu), in Pramuka and Harapan Islands, they are providing basic education for over 8,000 stateless children who do not have access to government run education. With no primary education these children would most likely become child laborers, drug miss-users and outcasts of society. Volunteer with us and touch these wonderful children, giving them a chance to realize their dreams.
Key Aspects • • • •
Teach all subjects to primary aged children Run afternoon activities and games for the children Increase the environmental awareness of the children Live in some of the most remotest areas of Pulau Seribu • At your own costs, go on weekend excursions to see elang bondol, turtles • Know that your efforts are reducing the chances of the children being illiterate and child laborers, giving them an increased chance to realize their dreams • Teach an entrepreneur subjects to adult
Costs  $ 90 (Rp 850,000) The fee is for operational costs, which include transport to the island, food, accommodation, training, international certificate, etc.
Included • Accommodation • Boat to Pulau Seribu (A Thousand Islands) • Food
Role of Volunteer Teaching School starts at 9 am and finishes at midday. You will be responsible for teaching a class of up to 30 students at anyone time. The children have text books but often they are hand-me-downs and have the answers in. Therefore it is important that you look at the books and then do something similar but not the same. For example if you have a comprehension text ask the children different questions from the ones in the text books. The best way to teach the children is to make the lessons as interactive as possible. Competitions and songs with actions are always a firm favorite with the children. Another good thing to do is for you to teach the children something that is educational and interests you. For example one volunteer in 2011 taught the children about the oceans as she loved to dived. She had photos of herself diving etc which she showed to the children. WARNING Sometimes due to low teacher numbers you may be expected to teach a whole morning on your own, ie english, maths and art to the kids with no teacher. PLEASE BE WARNED.
Role of Volunteer Informal Afternoon activities The afternoon activities were introduced in January 2011 and have been a great success. The children always ask ’where are we meeting you at 3pm?’. We only do this at one of the schools in the estate due to the close proximity to your accommodation. The children love doing fun activities like sports, singing, arts and crafts and even reading. The afternoon sessions increase the contact time between you and the children which will not only help them to become more confident in English language but will also give them something to do during the afternoon, it is common for children as young as 3 to be left at home alone or taken to work on the plantation.
Role of Volunteer  Possible weekend excursion You can explore Pulau Seribu (A Thousand Islands) because Pulau Seribu (A Thousand Islands) has a lot of small islands. You can dive or snorkel. You can just relax on the beach, do barbeque, etc.
Contact Us
Purwaheart Foundation P : +622198388508 B : www.purwaheart.com