the project
Joris and Noah’s Live Your Dream project will take them to Indonesia, where they will participate in a range of wildlife and environmental conservation projects in Bali.
A major part of their volunteering will involve supporting animal rescue and rehabilitation. They will help care for animals that have been displaced, rescued from illegal wildlife trade or affected by habitat loss. Depending on the needs of the centre during their visit, this could include primates, birds, reptiles and turtles, as well as helping to care for Bali’s large population of stray dogs. Their day-to-day work will include preparing food, cleaning enclosures and helping to provide enrichment for animals undergoing rehabilitation.
Joris and Noah will also take part in mangrove conservation. Mangrove forests are extremely valuable ecosystems, providing important habitats and nursery areas for marine species and birds, storing significant quantities of carbon and helping to protect coastlines from erosion and waves. Their work will involve maintaining existing mangroves and helping to propagate and plant new trees to support the restoration of damaged areas.
A third element of the project will focus on Bali’s growing waste problem. Tourism is hugely important to the island’s economy but also contributes to pressure on local infrastructure and waste management. Joris and Noah will participate in beach and river clean-ups, removing plastics and other waste before they can harm wildlife or enter marine ecosystems.
The project reflects their shared interest in wildlife, conservation and environmental issues, while also fulfilling a long-held ambition to experience the cultures and environments of Southeast Asia. It gives them the opportunity not simply to travel, but to contribute directly to protecting some of the places and ecosystems they have dreamed of visiting.
A major part of their volunteering will involve supporting animal rescue and rehabilitation. They will help care for animals that have been displaced, rescued from illegal wildlife trade or affected by habitat loss. Depending on the needs of the centre during their visit, this could include primates, birds, reptiles and turtles, as well as helping to care for Bali’s large population of stray dogs. Their day-to-day work will include preparing food, cleaning enclosures and helping to provide enrichment for animals undergoing rehabilitation.
Joris and Noah will also take part in mangrove conservation. Mangrove forests are extremely valuable ecosystems, providing important habitats and nursery areas for marine species and birds, storing significant quantities of carbon and helping to protect coastlines from erosion and waves. Their work will involve maintaining existing mangroves and helping to propagate and plant new trees to support the restoration of damaged areas.
A third element of the project will focus on Bali’s growing waste problem. Tourism is hugely important to the island’s economy but also contributes to pressure on local infrastructure and waste management. Joris and Noah will participate in beach and river clean-ups, removing plastics and other waste before they can harm wildlife or enter marine ecosystems.
The project reflects their shared interest in wildlife, conservation and environmental issues, while also fulfilling a long-held ambition to experience the cultures and environments of Southeast Asia. It gives them the opportunity not simply to travel, but to contribute directly to protecting some of the places and ecosystems they have dreamed of visiting.
the reflection
After more than a month of traveling, our dream has come to an end. Our James Rao adventure gave us an experience we could never have even dreamed of having; the people we met, the sights we saw, and the food we ate, were all amazing.
Beyond grateful for every single memory made along the way! 🌏❤️
Beyond grateful for every single memory made along the way! 🌏❤️
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