NewsletterMay 2015

“Summer is coming shortly, prepare the strong legs for striding and pedaling. Don't forget to bring a thick note to show friends so that these stories might inspiring.” Looking forward to share more stories in Birmingham in the next few months.Birmingham: Multicultural and Tranquil

Wondering where I am, probably the Jetlag makes me confused. But no, it is not supposed to be, I don't belong to be here. Birmingham, not these series of view things. Ok I get lost, turn around!

“I know, brother. But this is your detination indeed”, replied the taxi driver followed by a simple smile. “This is Birmingham, the multicultural city”, again he replied. Birmingham is one of the most diverse city in the world, many of its visitors settled for its captivation. People from other European countries and other continents like Pakistan, Arab, China, Jepang, Korea, Indonesia, and parts of Africa live here peacefully. Though it is announced as the second biggest city in Queen Elizabeth

country yet freshen air and traquility is just the way it is preserved.

My arrival bears out the remark that UK is “wet and cold”, and keep in mind not to miss the wheather forecast in order to make sure every plans run well for tomorow.

Let me share my quicky launch program. Starting with a short introduction in the first morning, my team discusses and directly plans the big program to be forwarded in a well organized presentation. It has to be accomplished in July as part of our responsibility. Get impressed by my teammates! So, what is that big program????

Summer is coming shortly, prepare the strong legs for striding and pedaling. Don't forget to bring a thick note to show friends so that these stories might inspiring.” Looking forward to share more stories in Birmingham in the next few months.

Birmingham: multicultural and tranquil

Dejavato Newsletter

Tim Redaksi:Dejavato Team (Dj Team)

Contact:Jl. Bukit Panjangan Asri Blok M 7Semarang 50147, Central Java

IndonesiaTel/Fax: +62 - 24 - 76636091E-mail : info@dejavato.or.idWeb : www.dejavato.or.id

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“No one can do everything...

... but everyone can do something”

Dzien dobry,

Greatings from Poland !

I'm Indra from Batam Island, Indonesia. Now l'm doing my project European Volunteer Service ( EVS ) in Poland. Since I have arrived here three months ago, I have been feeling shock, it's because the project is more than my expectation. Hosting by Europejskie Forum Mlodziezy ( EFM ) I'm living in Dlugopole gorne. The organization provided a flat where l'm staying with more than 30 volunteers coming from around the world with different projects.

I have two project here. The first one is Euroweek. Euroweek is English camp for students coming around Poland. The goal of the project is encoured the students to speak English and open minded to learn new cultures from another country. Euroweek is one of the famous English camp in Poland almost all region in Poland know about this camp. Every month we meet like 300 – 400 students. While another project is in the schools. This project is more focus about English skill. Encouraging the students to learn and practice English. I work as assistant of English teachers in secondary and high school in Bystrzyca Klodzka. Every Wednesday to Friday I come there and join the lesson according to the schedule.

During in the school, I learn together with students with some activities like English debate, presentation, singing English song, drama, making a poster and sometimes we create small event.So much fun and make my day more colourfull since l'm doing this project, l'm learning a lot from this project to improved my skill and knowledge. Would like to say thank you so much for my sending organization Dejavato Foundation because you l''m here !

Smile more than you cry Give more than you takeLove more than you hate

“Volunteering is one of the happiness job in world”

Written By Indra, Indonesian volunteer in Poland

Written By Yogi, Indonesian volunteer in the UK

learning and improving skillsin poland

It was my first time to visit Indonesia. I went to the school named SMA Kesatrian 1 Semarang. I stayed in Indonesia for 4 weeks totally and I stayed in the Vice principal house. My reason why I took part in this program was very simple. It just came from my curiousity. I'm interested in the education of Japanese language because I study it in my university now, so I wanted to observe directly the implementation in foreign countries. I learned and experienced a lot of new things through this program. However I also noticed that I don't know much about my country as well.

Okay, let's talk about my memories in Indonesia:

First, it is about the school. I had some classes from Monday to Saturday. My work was introducing some Japanese cultures to the students in Japanese classes. Practically, I showed how to make origami and sang Japanese songs with everyone. Although I don't know that my classes were pleasant, the students of this school are friendly so they gave me the good feedback then. I was very happy and relieved. We have also the Japanese activity club after school every Tuesday. I could see many students who are interested in Japanese cultures then. Particularly, they like Japanese anime, drama, and music. They always enjoyed talking about them. I was glad to have exchange with them. Secondly, it is about my weekends. I spent them with my host family, my Japanese teachers and my friends. They are so nice and kind. The host father and mother always took good care of me. The host family's children are very cute, so I wanted to play with them more. They took me to every place if we have free time and they always complied with my wishes. My two Japanese teachers took care of me in the school mainly, but I went to home town of her on weekend. I could experience the different custom there. I could touch various Indonesian cultures on my weekends. In conclusion, I learned and experienced a lot of new things through this program. All my memories are my treasure. I didn't know what to do and I couldn't do anything at first because I was shy and I cannot speak not only Indonesian but also English well. However, I could finish my work safely and I'm satisfied with a lot of precious experiences now. If I hadn't have advice from my Japanese teachers and the others, the students and my host family, I couldn't do that. So, I deeply appreciate their kindness. I also noticed that I don't know much about my country so I have to study harder after I go back to Japan and I want to come back to Indonesia again.

The CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) UNESCO has invited the NGOs held on Mei 1 – 5th, 2015 in the city of Malolo, Manila. Dejavato is one of the participant that has been invited in this meeting, with the Workcamp Patrimonito Project of Prambanan Temple Compounds which has been done since 2009. In this year, the CCIVS UNESCO has also accepted Dejavato's proposal to continue the sustainable project of Workcamp Patrimonito in 2015.

The opening ceremony was held on Mei 1st, 2015 on the International labor day. The local government of Malolo has welcomed us warmly. Traditional dances and songs were presented to welcoming us as well as to celebrate the Labor Day. The participants were coming from many countries such as China, Macau, Philippines, India, Nepal, Vietnam and Indonesia. All the representatives from each NGO had to present their projects in 2015. While the representatives from UNESCO, Camilla and Inez from France, deliberated all the information about UNESCO, World Heritage and all obstacles that we might face for the Patrimonito progam.

“A people without the knowledge of their past, orgin and culture is a like tree with no roots.” – unknown

So guys, we would like to persuade you taking care of cultural heritage we have. We do not only have Prambanan Temple to be taken care of, but more than that- we have lots of cultural heritages that we need to concern about. Let's keep our cultural heritage exists and never let the next generation to lose them. Start from now, with simple thing that we can do. For those who are interested to join Patrimonito Workcamp in Prambanan Temple, you might apply now!

Asian World Heritage

LOVE Korea (LOng term VoluntEer) is a very fun program. I started my project since 25th March and I'll be here for three months. The project takes place in Big Tree Local Children Center, located in Yeongwol country, Gangwon-Do, Korea. My daily activities here are teaching English, farming and playing with children. The hosts and local people are very friendly here. The atmosphere is fun and many activities led me to be busy and not feeling bored. Almost every week we also accompany the children to go to tourism places, it is really exciting!

The main activities in this project is teaching English in different level from primary to high school. We also join additional activities with students such as playing games, piano, football, badminton, table tennis, guitar, chess, etc. While in our spare time, we could go farming together with the host family. It is very exciting to know the style of Korean agriculture. During our time here, we learn to work together with other volunteers from other countries. I have teammates during the program, Sung from Germany and Ayako from Japan. They are very friendly and almost every night we have nice talks and tell each other about our cultures. It is good for me to have this cultural exchange in Korea. I don't learn only Korean cultures daily but also and I know more about German and Japan from my friends.

my story in indonesia

LOVE Korea

Written By Setyo, Indonesian volunteer in South Korea

Written By Amel

Written By Miho, Japanese volunteer