Buton Eco-Farming Summer Camp 2026

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Description:

Buton Island is a small island that is part of Southeast Sulawesi Province. This island has agricultural products ranging from rice, coconut and chocolate. However, the low public awareness of environmental conservation has caused agricultural production on this island to decline. The very high use of manufactured fertilizers and pesticides is the result of monoculture farming practices that have long been going on on this island. Mrs. Gung as one of the driving agents on this island, wants to introduce environmentally friendly farming techniques that rely on compost or manure whose raw materials are very abundant on this island.

The community is cooperating with the Bhumi Horta Foundation to promote long-term sustainability farming. Mrs. Gung Asri, one of the local community leaders, has been encouraging the community to start producing their own organic fertilizer from agricultural waste, which is widely available, in order to reduce farmers dependence on the use of manufactured fertilizers and pesticides. Farmers are also being encouraged to adopt the principles of sustainable agriculture through a permaculture approach, in which agricultural land is planted with several types of diverse food crops.
This workcamp aims:

Creating an organic fertilizer center to support healthy plant growth in each raised bed
Creating a sustainable organic farming education center for the community
Increasing the participation of the younger generation in farming activities
Creating opportunities for cultural dialogue between the local community and international volunteers

Theme: Sustainable farming by using permaculture design, local culture and history, world peace and peace with the nature, cultural exchange, basic Indonesian languages.
Work descriptionWork Camp volunteers will take part in the following activities:

Performing physical work on farmland
Preparing equipment for composting and manure production
Marking land for permaculture gardens that will be developed by local community
Participating in local community activities
Supporting the team to organize a sustainable farming workshop
Assisting with community and cultural arts activities

Requirements: Having basic knowledge about farming, like seedling or composting, is preferable
Special documents requiredMotivation letter

Accommodation and food: The volunteers will stay at the host family. Male & female volunteers will stay in separate rooms within the host family’s neighborhood, with access to a shared toilet/ bathroom and kitchen. Bathroom with Indonesian basic standard (toilet, wet toilet, no shower or bath provided, and no toilet tissue). Volunteers need to prepare their own food. Sleeping bag might be needed.

Fees: This is the amount you will pay upon arrival. It is separate from the sending fee.For International volunteers 150 Euros
Visa & Insurance

Visa Information: The easiest option is Visa on Arrival. It is quick and easy. The cost is around 500,000 IDR and you can pay in AUD, IDR, or EURO. You could also apply online via: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id To be certain please check your local authorities suggestion.
Insurance DetailsSCI insurance applies to this workcamp, but volunteers must still arrange their own health and travel insurance.

About the Organisation: 
Bhumi Horta Foundation is a legally registered non-profit oganization in Semarang, Indonesia, focused on environmental education, sustainable farming, and community growth; it began as a grassroots movement on 22 April 2014 in Mangkang (north Semarang seashore) by building a sustainable food garden with fisherman families, was formally planned in 2016, and obtained legal status as a foundation in 2017. Its guiding principles are implemented through four pillars: Ecological Education, Community Empowerment, Advocacy and Research on Environmental Issues, and Peace non-formal education. Legal identifiers: AHU-0016817.AH.01.04. tahun 2017 (Ministry Registry/AHU), 83.293.272.7-518.000 (NPWP), and 0711230109225 (NIB).