Education is KEY. There is no fact against this, but for the people of Bintan, 67 percent lack basic access to education and work. 46 percent of secondary students drop out of school due to unskilled and untrained educators. Though the number of foreign investors is on a steady incline, attention to the development of the Bintan people is not.
Soconomist offers tours for engaging with the people of Bintan to increase the economic development on their island. Working with you, neighboring countries, and companies will help progress and advance our impact. Join us and be immersed in a social and cultural movement.
Soconomist offers tours for engaging with the people of Bintan to increase the economic development on their island. Working with you, neighboring countries, and companies will help progress and advance our impact. Join us and be immersed in a social and cultural movement.
You will visit the beautiful community of Kampong. You’ll meet local people, students and respected elders along the way to give you insight into the needs of Bintan. Build friendships in Bintan where you’ll learn and help develop their skills.
Discover what it is like to socially engage in a culture far away from the influences of modern society. The Kampong don’t have many things, most don’t speak English, but Soconomist participants find their sincere approach to life refreshing, and love to spend time with the close-knit families. After a few hours, you will find that you have left behind the world you know and have become immersed in a world vastly different.
Discover what it is like to socially engage in a culture far away from the influences of modern society. The Kampong don’t have many things, most don’t speak English, but Soconomist participants find their sincere approach to life refreshing, and love to spend time with the close-knit families. After a few hours, you will find that you have left behind the world you know and have become immersed in a world vastly different.
We believe culturally enlightened people can make a significant difference in the world. As global disparity between the rich and the poor continue to expand, it becomes ever clearer that our generation will be the one to figure out how to start closing the gap. This social engagement is designed for those with a passion for service, and an interest in education and community development in Southeast Asia. This engagement will give you the opportunity to hold discussions with Soconomist coordinators working on the ground in the heart of our communities.
You will begin to check you preconceived notions at the door and learn everything you can from locals. You will begin to become empowered and want to help bring a positive impact to Bintan. Following your time in community, you will have the opportunity to sit down with your Program Leaders and continue the conversation of international development.
You will begin to check you preconceived notions at the door and learn everything you can from locals. You will begin to become empowered and want to help bring a positive impact to Bintan. Following your time in community, you will have the opportunity to sit down with your Program Leaders and continue the conversation of international development.
Day Tour:
You’ll catch the 1st morning ferry to Bintan. Upon arrival, the Country Manager will pick you up and take you to the community.
You’ll spend time getting to know one another before meeting community members and students.
You’ll rotate in small groups discussing education, infrastructure, community health, economic development, and social services.
You’ll break for lunch and enjoy fresh local cuisine. Following lunch, you’ll visit the community of Kampong and meet parents.
You’ll have dinner and spend time with your fellow participants and program coordinator reflecting on what took place and next steps.
Day Tour:
You’ll catch the 1st morning ferry to Bintan. Upon arrival, the Country Manager will pick you up and take you to the community.
You’ll spend time getting to know one another before meeting community members and students.
You’ll rotate in small groups discussing education, infrastructure, community health, economic development, and social services.
You’ll break for lunch and enjoy fresh local cuisine. Following lunch, you’ll visit the community of Kampong and meet parents.
You’ll have dinner and spend time with your fellow participants and program coordinator reflecting on what took place and next steps.
