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!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Melissa's Profile


Name: Heng Jee Min Melissa (19)
Unit: Griffin Rovers
Occupation: National University of Singapore ('09 Intake)
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, watching videos


What is your purpose to take up Project Orion?

As I've never been on a Youth Expedition Project, or rather, any overseas project, apart from obtaining the Scout of the World Award, I hope to experience life during a YEP.

What inspires you?
God, my family members, especially my brother, and sometimes, just random acts by people around.


What are your aims for Project Orion?

I hope that Project Orion will be a success and that it will be one that can inspire others to take on similar projects because animals/the environment are so vulnerable to the actions of mankind.


What service do you have to offer to save the environment?

I don't really have much to offer, perhaps just remind my friends about how important it is to protect the environment, but I guess most of them already know that. Who knows, maybe after the project, I would be inspired to join an environmental group.