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In July I will be travelling to north-western Thailand to live amongst the Karen Hill Tribes. Whilst I'm there I will be working alongside them and other volunteers, helping to build clean water systems for the villages and submersing myself within their culture and way of life.

When I found out about The Karen Hill Tribes Trust and the work they do in Thailand, I knew it was perfect for me. For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated and highly influenced by Asian cultures and so I feel like this volunteering gives me the opportunity to give back to a continent which has given so much to me. 

The Karen Hiltribe are the largest hill tribe group in Thailand, with an estimated population of 400,000.

"The two main Karen groups in Thailand are the Sgaw and Pwo Karen. The Karen Hilltribes Trust works with the largest, the Sgaw Karen, who live in the Khun Yuam and Mae La Noi districts of the Mae Hong Son Province.

Their history in northern Thailand can be traced back to the twelfth century. It is thought that Karen originally came from Tibet, through China, Myanmar (Burma) and then to Thailand."

I have £550 to raise, which will all be going to the charity. Any other personal expenses (flights, injections, etc.) will be paid for seperately by me and so every donation goes straight to the people I'll be helping.

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