| Projects
on Expedition
There are essentially
3 types of phases on a Raleigh International Expedition. Each
of these three phases consists of three different projects.
All Venturers will get a chance to work on each of these phases.
Environmental Phase
The Environmental Phase projects are projects which are concerned
with conservation and environmental issues. Projects on an
Environmental Phase may include biodiversity studies, geological
research and the building of research facilities.
These projects are usually in collaboration
with local government authorities, universities and with specialists
in this field of study. On going Environmental Projects in
Malaysia are being carried out in the Maliau Basin and Danum
Valley.
The Environmental Phase exposes Venturers
to the importance of environmental conservation through the
important work they carry out. Venturers also gain a lot of
experience in project management and planning, inter-personal
skills and presenting ideas and opinions constructively.
Community Phase
Community Projects run
by Raleigh International seek to elevate the living-standards
of rural folk through a joint effort between local government
authorities, the people within the community and Raleigh International
Venturers and Staff.
Previous projects have included the
building of suspension bridges, long houses, wells for drinking
water, irrigation systems, safe drinking water supply and
building community centers. One recent project includes a
community development program for the people of Kampung Gana,
in Sabah.
The projects on Community Phases allow
for Venturers to get to know the local people they work and
live with. Venturers get a chance to experience the way of
life of the locals, getting involved in wedding ceremonies
and harvesting festivals. The Community Phase provides the
Venturer the chance to sample the rich culture rich culture,
local cuisine and traditional apparel and be able to sample
local cuisines and traditional apparel.
Venturers will be exposed to a very
different lifestyle when living with the local hosts. The
experience that they gain will help them in becoming more
tolerant of other people’s ways and mannerisms.
 The
Adventure Phase
The
Adventure Phase is by far the most physically and mentally
demanding phase of a Raleigh International Expedition. Adventure
Phases are usually conducted in the remotest of places in
the world; from ice climbing in Chile to kayaking in the pristine
rivers of Borneo, the Adventure Phase is a time of self-discovery.
Projects on an Adventure Phase include trail cutting and brushing
as well as building small bridges and data collection.
Planning
of the Projects
The
projects on expedition are identified over months and sometimes
years of research by Raleigh International in collaboration
with local authorities, government bodies and departments,
and various local and international bodies, institutions,
universities, wildlife departments and sanctuaries.
Project Partners in Malaysia
that Raleigh International have worked with include World
Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), SOS Rhino, MESCOT, Wetlands
International, Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE), the Malaysian
Nature Society (MNS) and Sabah Parks.
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