Project Orion - Rovering with Turtles
is the 2nd Scouts of the World Award (SWA) Voluntary Service Project of the SWA Singapore Base.

Led by 9 Rover Scouts from Singapore and Malaysia, the project is set upon

the beautiful wetlands and beaches of Setiu, Terengganu.

Lasting 16 days from 20th June to 5th July, the team will not only be contributing to the

conservation of sea turtles, but will also be involved in mangrove replanting,
repair work for the villagers and WWF info centre, English and conservation awareness education,
assistance in the local women's cottage industry amongst many others.

"Leave the place a little better than you first found it." - Lord Baden Powell
UPDATE: The blog will be updated from time to time with more turtle new issues. However, Project Orion blog will be replaced by the next project when it starts with the new team. So, DO STAY TUNED!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Day 6: Project Grease 'Lighting'

This project was brought to us by girls from Raffles Girls School. This project is about turning oil to soap which can be used after it has been filtered correctly. We attended the Project Grease workshop before this project in return, trying to experience how soap making process is. For our convenience, readymade bar soap is out there for our use.

We shared this experience with the villagers, Pewanis, hoping that this knowledge could lead to some growth in their business and revenue. We hoped it will be widely recognised and introduced to other villagers too. The soap has been clinically "revised” with its ingredient.

This soap making may be a trade for a learning experience that some of us might not even forget about.


About 10 housewives were actively involved in soap making. Overall, they enjoyed the entire process. They were grateful to us to teach them in gaining some learning experience.

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