Volunteering - Community Work Projects

In Chitwan, Nepal, a JOA volunteer team worked with the Gurkha Welfare Trust to improve education access for the local communities. Through building classrooms and toilets for a rural school, the student capacity is able to be increased and retention of young women improved. 

"A clean, comfortable, and safe learning space is often taken for granted but is essential for education. Poverty, driven by a lack of education, limits economic and social mobility. Improved school facilities remove barriers, encourages attendance, and enhances the quality of education, especially for girls. This leads to better literacy, numeracy, and job prospects, empowering students to contribute to their communities and drive sustainable development."

A team of JOA volunteers worked with Habitat for Humanity in Chatata, Malawi, building homes for families left vulnerable during the wet season. Working alongside the local artisan team to help improve living standards through tasks such as building walls and painting, this project ultimately transforms lives through improved infrastructure, enhancing shelter security.

Maggie, a local Habitat for Humanity volunteer shares why the change in housing is requested. "The housing need is huge." "During the rainy season they are just waiting for the rain to finish. They will not get sleep at all. School books are soaked in water which can encourage the children not to go to school."