WHY?
The Akha people are famous for traditional values and practices, their colourful embroidered costume, and the women’s elaborate headdresses. Traditionally, the village has lived off the land; practicing “slash-and-burn” agriculture that required them to relocate their village every few years. External factor such as border controls, forestry police and royal projects have increased the pressures of change on the Akha people. Change is inevitable. What is important is that this village has control of its future and that the decisions impacting the people from the village lies in the hands of the village. Only then can they find a balance, between traditional and modern life. The villagers have decided that the first step for them to have control over the changes is to get the same education available for their children to other Thai citizens.

WHAT?
The children of this villages and surrounding villages go to primary and middle school (age: 5 – 16) in the Thai village down the hill. To finish high school (age: 16 – 18) and get a diploma they must go to Chiang Rai. Some children have gone to weekend school to complete some high school grades, but the quality of education is inferior to that in regular schools. In May 1999, the village sent seven children to study at the high school in Chiang Rai. However, the cost of food, school needs, uniforms, textbooks and accommodation are very difficult to cover from selling handicrafts. The Akha Hill Student Project is able to help children from 4 local villages go to primary and middle high school locally.

HOW?
Village resident , Apae, has developed four sources of funding to help support the village children’s education for primary and middle high school.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE HILL TRIBE VILLAGES IN THE MOUNTAINS, NORTH THAILAND.

The local school relies on volunteers to teach English to Akha, Lisu, Lahu,
Chinese, and Thai, village children (age: 5 – 15)
as there is no regular English Teacher. We need English speaking volunteers for
one weeks and / or preferably longer to teach English.
Volunteer Activities teaching English at local school
Fee accommodation at Akha Hill House You have to pay your foods and drinks
This is a truly wonderful experience for those who choose to volunteer as it is a unique opportunity
to experience life in a hill tribe village.
Transportation to and from the village is also included.
If you would like to apply to volunteer with us, we kindly
working hours 9 am. to 3 pm. Monday to Friday
in the weekends you can do what ever you like to do.
from Accommodation Akha Hill Village to local school
have to walk 20 minutes
request that you send us an email at apaehouse@hotmail.com explaining:
In regards to the amount of time you can spend with us,
Number of person would like to Volunteer and date of starting

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information on all of the above, please contact:

Website: www.akhahill.com

Primary 1	Primary 2
Primary 3	Primary 4
Primary 5	Primary 6
Secondary 1	Secondary 2
Secondary 3	Team of teachers