Raleigh Shanghai Conference 2011

A message from Raleigh China:

On behalf of 1/5 of the world's population, we welcome you to Raleigh Shanghai Conference 2011

Date: Sept 10-11, 2011

Conference Venue:
The Peninsular Shanghai
Shanghai 200002
People's Republic of China
Tel: (86-21) 2327 2888

Recommended accommodation:
Shanghai Captain Youth Hostel
(Five-minute walk to conference venue, with discounted rates of 60RMB per night/bed)


AGENDA OUTLINE:
10th Sept

• Youth development issues (also participated by other international volunteering organisations)
• Branding and marketing of NGO work (sharing by corporate and VIP participants)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Forum (sharing of values and practices by Raleigh sponsors)
• Raleigh banquet

11th Sept

• Raleigh global cooperating framework (closed door session for Raleigh groups)
• Orienteering event in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

12th Sept (additional)

• Kick-off meeting of EU-China Project

For more information, contact:
Lannie Xiang
lannie.xiang@raleighchina.org


Raleigh China is the 6th Raleigh International Society in Asia.
Raleigh aims to develop young people who are self-confident, active global citizens passionate about making a difference to their world through challenging yet rewarding community, environment, and adventure projects.

Monthly Meet Survey

Expedition 11D Sailed Off Into the Land Below The Wind

Good day!

Before the venturers left were asked to give their pre-expedition feelings for their upcoming expedition. Some were nervous and some excited but all will embark on the same journey many venturers have before them. They have been training and packing and buying all those that are necessary for their expedition in Borneo for 10 weeks. They are 3 weeks into within their expedition phase and be back only when the wind blows this way once again.

Below are your venturers for Expedition Borneo 11D.

Furthest back row: Ricky Cheah and Cynthia Alexander
Back row: Dharushini Bai, Zed Chan and Shu May
Front row: Chew Yoke Yuen and Carrot

Venturers are in bold (Which coincidentally they have to be when they are going for expedition)

Missing from the picture is June Yin Tan.

From the mouths of venturers themselves about their pre-expedition feeling and what they feel about their 10 weeks adventure of a lifetime;

"I am lost and confused as to why I am going for expedition. Two weeks more to the departure date. I'm nervous, I'm vacillating, I'm excited and I'm ready to get out there to go find my own answers to my own questions. ~ June Yin Tan
" 8 days to go! And how do I feel? Kan cheong, nervous, fear of the unknown,hesitant and OMG can I really do this?? Although I decided for this expedition quite some time back, suddenly it feels very overwhelming. I'm not sure if its the right path to take but I am CERTAIN that I WANT to take it! So whatever that is in store for me, Bring It On as I'm Getting Out There!" said a kancheong but not showing it Cynthia.

When I paid my deposit and clicked the "send" button for application form, I was excited and looking forward to GET OUT THERE. Like most of the ex-venturers came back with post-expedition blues, however as day gets nearer and nearer, I think I am having pre-expedition blues when I get cold feet and doubt for expedition. "What is out there? What if I cannot survive? " There are so many what if's running all over my mind. I join expedition because I am inspired by people around me, hoping to do something different during my gap year, and I know this will definitely be a once in a lifetime experience that I would not regret in life. Counting down and departing in 8 days, I am busy settling college's reports, graduation, training and packing all at the same time, the feeling of excitements, nervous and anxious are mixing up. I am getting ready to challenge myself, leave my comfort zone, and embark on my 11D expedition. Borneo is calling~ by Chew Yoke Yuen

Ricky Cheah says " I going 11D Borneo expedition!! Everyone include myself is so excited about it. Well, i'm little nervous and not ready to go. This expedition have bring me to another level which the things i'm not normally do. Let's Get Out There, Fund Raise Out There, Reach Out There. A week before leaving, not much special about me as usual everyone is packing. I'm not very happy of what i preparing, because the equipment i bringing is not fully own by my-self. I'm embarrassed to borrow others belonging. If give me second chance, i would like to start fund raising earlier.... Regret... Yeah, who ever the new venturer. I personally advice start fund raising earlier. Okay, back on life... i have no idea how to survive 2.5 months in the jungle. Although i love IW in the weekend, but this is 10x times more!! i miss facebook, google for research, and youtube! Hahaha xD. I'm cloudy that i didnt bring camera. o well, that not important of all... but i try to enjoy it... i look forward of this 10 weeks. i have a feeling i deeply felt in love of expedition... ^^"

Will they come back as a different person or will they come back same same person? Will they come back a little darker or roasted? Will they find their inner peace or their outer one? Only they would know. Follow their adventure at; www.raleighborneo.blogspot.com

Projects for Expedition Borneo 11D

Community projects @ Kindergarten – Kampung Sonsogon Magandai, Pitas district and Pulau Maliangin Besar
Environment projects @ Danum Valley – Bridge and Camp Construction and Sepilok – Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Adventure Projects @ Trekking and Diving in Long Pasia and an island off KK

Write to them letters of encouragement and news from back home @

Venturer's Name
Raleigh
PO Box 14182,
88848 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia

Want to know more what Raleigh International is about?

Raleigh International is a youth development charity which aims to develop young people by empowering them on meaningful and long-lasting conservation and community projects. Raleigh runs expeditions around the world. These expeditions are divided into three phases: Adventure, Community and Environment, each lasting for three weeks for a total of about 10 weeks.

And also visit raleighinternational.org.my for more info on Raleigh KL activities.

UPDATES!!!

They are now into their third week of their 10 week expedition. Hopefully they have already settled in comfortably at their new home.

Ricky and Dharushini in Alpha 3 @ Danum Valley where work will be cut out for them to build a new bridge and a camp.
June in Alpha 4 with the Sunbear Conservation Centre for her environmental phase.
Last but not least is Cynthia and Yoke Yuen on Alpha 6 doing their 12 day trek in the beautiful pristine rain forest of Long Pasia and then heading off the Mamutik Island for some diving.

As a special reminder, do write them letters or comment on the blog once in a while. I'm pretty sure they would enjoy seeing some familiar sentences from you all. I'm sure I would.

Want your own story book?

Write to expedition@raleighinternational.org.my or visit raleighinternational.org for more information.

Till the next update. =)

We have SAGA-ed @ July Monthy Meet

While most of the Malaysian are still having their sweet sweet dream, I have been rolling out to meet with my Raleigh-ian family and hoping to see a couple of new faces in this monthly meet.

When I reached to the Cempaka LRT station, I was surprise and happy to see a mix of old and new faces in the Raleigh Crowd. Cheer and joy where sharing among each other. Updates were made between the Raleigh-ian. Warm up conversation was done with the new people. And the most surprising thing to me was I never know that parents are interested to our Raleigh activities too.

At Saga Hill Car Park, we were proud to have our newly elected Raleigh president, SHIH CHUNG (CLAP CLAP!!!) to do ICE BREAKING.

We started our hike not long after the ice breaking. It was a sunny day. It was perfect for enthusiasm like us to hike that day.

To be honest, I was having difficulty to hike at the beginning path. It is steep at the beginning. I guess that is the side effect after a long time of sitting in front of the computer in office. Luckily, after 20 minutes hike, we finally reached to the first check point. I guess everyone shared the same feeling like me when I saw most of them were gulping for fresh air. Some even looked pale. I guess I am not alone having such lifestyle after all (hahaha~~~).

It did not take us long to continue our hike. This time, everyone looked better after a quick rest at the check point. Everyone had a constant pace and breathe during the hike. And in no time, we had arrived to the Saga Hill Summit.

Awesome is the only word I can describe the spot. The summit is well maintained and equipped with some fantastic facilities which allow the neighbour to enjoy their tea time over there.

According to one of our co-organizers, these are the effort by the residents who stay nearby to Saga Hill. Because of them, we could have a nice spot to chit-chat during our break.

Along our hike to our final destination, THE WATERFALL, fauna sings and flora waves to us. It seems they were sending their warmest greeting to welcome us. Wind gently streams through trees and making the young plants dance for our appearance. Finally, after one hour of walking, we were welcomed by the WATERFALL CHOIR who sang us the song of nature upon our arrival.

I could not hide my excitement and I was the first who jumped into the pool. It was 12pm. While the temperature reached to 30^oC in most places at KL, we were chilling ourselves in the pool. The water was so cold and we actually trembled from our inner body. We were all enjoying and relaxing after a tiring journey to the waterfall. It was really worth for our effort sweating all the way deep into Saga Hill.

Guess what?!!! We actually have SHABU SHABU… YES…. IS SHABU SHABU as lunch at the waterfall. I give my highest appreciation to the organizers who brought the food and the utensils into there. They are really awesome on carrying all the foods. Without them, I guess we might never have the chance to have shabu shabu at this beautiful waterfall.

Excitements were everywhere as long as you are walking with the Raleigh-ians. There are more to share than putting every moment into words and showing you how fun it is to hang out with Raleigh. I will stop here and keeping memories at Saga Hill deep in my heart. If you really want to know what happened after our lunch in Saga Hill, listen to my advice: GET OUT THERE and you will know the feeling to hang out with us!

Until then, stay tune for more on our activities to bring you more exciting memories.

SiuHou