Semoya Eco-Farming Summer Camp 2026

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Description: Semoya is a Javanese traditional village located in Brebah District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The society here still maintains its agricultural tradition. Their main commodity is rice which is being planted surrounding the area. As a tourist village destination, the Semoya community continues to preserve Javanese culture as one of their daily activities. There are many activities ranging from dance and performing arts such as ‘ketoprak’ and ‘wayang’ which are often held for local communities and tourists. The local community started to become an eco-friendly village. They start to reduce their dependence on manufactured chemical fertilizers for their agricultural land which can potentially damage the environment.

Type of Work: The community cooperates with the Bhumi Horta Foundation this year to provide long-term assistance to support their agriculture transformation, from conventional agriculture to environmentally friendly agriculture. This mentoring program includes several activities, such as mentoring the production of organic agricultural production facilities, sustainable agricultural cultivation techniques, and permaculture principles implementation practices. Such as:

Producing Organic Fertilizer in Livestock Areas Creating a Permaculture Garden in Semoya Village Participate in local community activities; Organizing a farming workshop about permaculture principles implementation; Supporting community and cultural arts activities

Study Theme: Aims:

Creating an organic fertilizer center for each plant growth; Creating a sustainable organic farming education center for the community; Increasing the participation of the younger generation in their farm; Creating a cultural dialogue between the local community and international volunteers

Accommodation: The volunteers will stay at the host family house. Males & Females will be in separate rooms and will stay in the neighborhood of the host family with the use of a shared toilet and kitchen. Sleeping bag needed. Volunteers need to cook their food by themselves.

Language: Locals speak Javanese Language (Local language) as their first language, & Bahasa Indonesia as their second language. Learn some basic Bahasa Indonesia will be easier for you to work with them.

Requirements: has a a basic skill in farming such as: seedling, and composting will be preferable. Motivation letter required.

Approximate Location: Brebah District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. Open this link to see the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EmgqPhv2SDCAk4rw6

Notes: The majority who live in this village are Muslims. Feel free to bring equipment or educational materials to have fun with local children at your campsite.

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country: 150.00 Euro

• Breakdown:
  Accommodation and food: 50.00 Euro
  Transportation: 25.00 Euro
  Activities: 25.00 Euro
  Hosting organisation support: 50 Euro
• Purpose of extra costs: The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees.

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).