I'm turning 25, help me do some good?

Hi everyone!

I am turning 25 on the 14th of May, and I will be spending my birthday volunteering in the middle of Khon Kaen's countryside (it's ok if you don't know where it is, I didn't know either at first hah).

I found out about the Mindfulness Project (NGO) from a friend (hi Mati) who recommended it to me as it was "one of the best experiences of her life" I quote. So here I am, in northeast Thailand, surrounded by around 30 other volunteers who came from all over the world to spend a few weeks together and help where we can. 

I didn't have a lot of expectations when I arrived, but I quickly found out how loving and good-hearted this community is. I was welcomed with open arms (quite literally with hugs) and I have already been involved in so many different initiatives. On day 1, we all jumped into a mud pit together and learned how to make our own natural bricks. Those same bricks have actually helped build a house for a Thai family in the past, so it's no joke! As I arrived, I found out that the land we are currently living on has been sold by its owner and the project is at risk of not existing anymore in the next few weeks. I can see the help they provide, so it makes me really sad to think the project will disappear. The founding team recently put a down payment for their own land but they are missing quite a big chunk of money. 

The Mindfulness Project helps people (like me) learn how to discover the power of their minds, their souls, and their hands and contribute to the creation of a better world. It might not resonate with everyone, so I will summarise in different words: the vision of the project is to build a powerful reforestation, learning, and healing center, and create a new eco-village that sets a standard for holistic living. Climate change is a big issue as we all know... and sometimes we kind of forget how to be kind to each other and to ourselves. At the project, we learn about things such as permaculture, natural building, yoga, and neuroscience. We can also take part in social projects in local orphanages or dog shelters and help local communities. But it might all disappear if they can't secure their land... 

Maybe we can do a bit of change so that one day, we'll have projects like this one all over the world, plenty of smiles on people's faces, and super lush forests everywhere? 

If all of this still sounds too abstract, just know that being here is making me happy and it would make me even more happy if you could help them a little bit!!! Because any help is better than no help :) 

Feel free to have a look at their website if you're curious, or maybe do just like me and come spend some time here!