Village Project: Ban Nai Yuan Kaek

On Friday, volunteers had the opportunity to experience their first GVI village project. Due to the schools being closed for the Thai summer holiday, village projects until mid-May will be based around service projects in rural communities based on demand by the village heads.

This weeks project took place in the village of Ban Nai Yuan Kaek, located in the Ao Luk Nuea sub district of Ao Luk. The head of the village had requested assistance in picking up trash. There is an amazing cave located over a lake called 'Sat Nai Yuan Tong', which is part of the Than Bok Khoranee National Park system. Because the cave is located a ways from the rest of the national park property it is not looked after on a regular basis and is often littered with

trash. The GVI team joined with some community members and some local friends to pick up the trash littering the park.

After a thorough clean, everyone had some time to relax and enjoy the site. Inside the cave, some enjoyed a bit of a wonder and a swim in the lake. Back outside everyone enjoyed a picnic before heading back to base.

Village Project: Ban Nai Yuan Kaek