Examine issues of transboundary resource management within Southeast Asia’s largest river basin, explore diverse belief systems, and participate in community-driven learning service. Suggested for ages 17-22, with college credit available.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Experience rural village life in a Tibetan, Lao, Thai and Cambodia homestays participating in the daily rhythms of each place.
- Trek in arid Himalayas and humid wet tropics exploring hot springs, glaciers and waterfalls.
- Meet with community members to learn about the reality of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, The Secret War and Pol Pot’s Regime.
- Witness the negative impacts of large-scale hydro-power dam developments ecological systems.
- Explore the diverse range of spiritual beliefs and religions within the Mekong catchment including: Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Animism, Catholicism and Islam.
