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GEO: Catalysts for Impact: Nonprofits in Southeast Asia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: GEO (Global Education Oregon) 
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Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student Housing Options: Hostel/Hotel
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Asian Studies, Human Rights, International Studies, Public Policy Program Type: study abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Program Description:

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Catalysts for Impact: Nonprofits in Southeast Asia

In this four-week summer program, you will meet with nonprofit/nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, learn about the NGO sector in this region, and work on a hands-on project for a local organization in Cambodia. The program will begin in Chiang Mai, Thailand, then travel to Bangkok, Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia, and will end in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The group will spend about one week in each city. 

Southeast Asia is a dynamic region with dozens of ethnic groups and languages.  During the program, you will stay both in towns, like Chiang Mai, Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia, as well as large cities like Bangkok and Phnom Penh.  Locally, there are hundreds of NGOs working on issues such as environmental protection and conservation, education and health care, and human rights.  While these countries are often termed “developing”, students will experience the variety of communities and stages of economic development, and explore the impact of the wars of the 20th century, globalization and climate change on the region.

In addition to visiting a variety of NGOs, the program will also visit cultural sites, including the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Killing Fields in Cambodia, and Angkor Wat. The program will also visit Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for rescued elephants that is considered a pioneer in the treatment of captive elephants.

GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For information on scholarship funding, please visit the GEO Scholarships & Finances page on our website.

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Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.

To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Call us toll-free at: (800) 654-2051
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu