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Swipe to see the progression of the Langtang community school reconstruction ➡️ . The 2015 earthquake triggered a massive landslide in the valley of the Langtang community. They haven’t had a school in their village for the past four years, so the children live far away from home to get an education. . When GIVE collaborated with the community leaders, they expressed the goal of reconstructing the school to bring their children back to receive an education in their home village. . So in June, the team hit the ground running! Our volunteers assisted the local engineers to have a lot of hands on deck to efficiently complete the construction. And folks, we did it! . The Langtang community has accessible education again, setting a strong foundation for a future of growth. . Interested in partnering with communities to achieve their development goals? Click the link in bio to get started. #givenepal #givevolunteers #langtang #travelwithpurpose #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #educationempowers #volunteerabroad #traveldifferently (at Langtang, Nepal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uoyK5nP9s/?igshid=1kfh7e9vc3amr

Oooh man. What another amazing summer in Sop Chem. Are you wondering what we accomplished in our Laos program these past few months? We’ve got a full update for ya!👇 . We made insane progress with the permaculture plot in the community! Starting from scratch from a bare piece of land, we cleared and mulched with the chop & drop method! Next we dug a swale to stop, spread, and sink water throughout the plot (swipe to see the beaut!). With time, we were able to plant and harvest our own ORGANIC FOOD 🙌 . A highlight of the summer was selling this first harvest at a subsidized cost to the community, offering accessible and nutritional foods to this remote community for the first time ever. . Within the education program, we’ve implemented agricultural learning within our English classes. The students have made so much progress with their English skills this summer! . We are so proud to expand education opportunities to ensure literacy among all our students, everyone is at a point now where they have the foundational skill of reading. We had our first men’s class ever! And our advanced students have blown us away, excelling in conversation & grammar. . We offer an attendance-based system to qualify for financial support in education. This season, 90% of our English students received the top scholarship to fund their school supplies! As well as three full scholarships to Khmu students in the village. These students are eager to grow their education opportunities and we are here to cheer them on! . Seriously, what an incredible time of planting seeds and growing the roots of change. Comment a the love for the Sop Chem community below! . #givevolunteers #givelaos #communitydevelopment #responsibletravel #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AOjH-Hxl8/?igshid=t0rz4zjj28ml

This is Ay’Phon. Most may know him as a GIVE Laos legend and local guide, but his achievements and good vibes span much farther. . Ay-Phon is a new father, adventurer extraordinaire, and proud Khmu man. In between his worksite games, insightful Lao/Khmu language lessons, and sharing laughs with our volunteers, Ay’Phon spreads his positivity through that big ol’ smile of his! . If you’re comin’ to Laos, he will be guiding our volunteers on the worksite, in cultural activities, and contributing to the learning opportunities within group discussions. . He is someone that brings the best out of everyone he meets and we are incredibly humbled to work with such a benevolent guide, teacher, and father. We’re lucky to have you in the team Ay’Phon! . #givelaos #givevolunteers #localleaders #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #immersivetravel #volunteerabroad (at Louang Prabang, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz02EPrnKJ9/?igshid=t7vw0cd7tljd

What the worksite looks like in action 💪 . Our volunteers will help with the grunt work, like making the cement! Since we are not skilled builders ourselves, we leave the structural building up to the local engineers. . Along with the community members also apart of our projects, many hands are apart of making it successful! All working side-by-side to maintain sustained project management locally and seeing it through to completion. . Swipe to see this home compeled in less than three weeks! 🙌 . #givenicaragua #givevolunteers #volunteerabroad #teamhuman #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #communitydevelopment #empowerthecommunity #travelwithpurpose (at Jiquilillo, Chinandega, Nicaragua) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bznpl0BH6AC/?igshid=fqd87315uq6o

The roots of change. What does that mean? By no means are we the heroes in this story of community development. The roots of change develops and flourishes with the community leaders. . In order to develop these roots & achieve sustainable travel internationally, GIVE has adopted the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model, which is a set of proven best practices in sustainable development that mobilized a community’s own assets and resources as the basis for development. . Much like our Laos program coordinator, Touy, in this photo laying eco-bricks for the dorms, he is the leader & we are assistances financially and physically to create opportunity. . Our volunteers are the supporters and learners through this whole process. We are all Team Human, mobilizing positive change. . 📷 : @jacobonahill #givelaos #givevolunteers #volunteerabroad #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #internationaldevelopment #empowerchange #sustainabletravel #ecobricks #teamhuman #travelwithpurpose #goabroad (at Ban Sôpchèm, Louangphabang, Laos) https://www.instagram.com/p/BthEU6_gI_e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1czt7rcwrm9lv

always grateful #AppreciativeInquiry #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #iEmergence #sacdev (at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan Covered Courts)

Looking forward to hear your cross cultural community engagement, way to go! #iEmergence #sacdev #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #AppreciativeInquiry

Crafting XU-Student Leaders Dream Statement. Kudos to these young men and women! #AppreciativeInquiry #assetbasedcommunitydevelopment #sacdev #iEmergence