Huay Pu Kaeng Refugee Village is teaching self-reliance to increase self-reliance!
Huay Pu Kaeng Village is working towards sustainbility and self-reliance by focusing on the skills, experiences and innovations of people within our community . We have extraordinary skills that we would like to share with the world!
We invite you to learn traditional bamboo working skills in a 2-day workshop in our village.
During the Bamboo Workshop we will explore the jungle and harvest bamboo, learn the different cuts involved in bamboo work and build a small table. We have chosen a small table to build because these skills are transferable to a bed, large table or chair when you get home!
Huay Pu Kaeng was previously reliant on external donors to fund the salaries of our primary school teachers. Currently, we are unsure whether we will continue to have donor support and we are working towards self-reliance.
The money earned from our workshops will go towards the salaries of our teachers in the village.
**Price 2000 baht**
Our price is inclusive of a handmade machete (RRP 580 baht), homestay, all meals (4), a babysitter (during the time of workshops) and transport from Mae Hong Son to Huay Pu Kaeng (or you can follow on your motorbike).
We will prepare traditional Kayan meals with all vegetables farmed organically in our village. We are able to cater to different dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, etc.).
The maximum amount of guests for the Bamboo Workshop is 20. So please reserve your spot ahead of time by emailing cara@bywaysofchange.com.