"Those 2 months I spent in Thailand in the summer of 2001 inspired me. It is a time I keep coming back to, a time whose full impact I only realised with time. Age 19 I had thought I was going to the Karen village to give - donate my money and my time to help a people in need. And in return I would leave with the feeling that I had "made a difference". I completely missed the point. In reality I gave very little and took away so much."

"I feel quite honoured to have been given the chance to take part in such a successful project involving such a brilliant Karen community. I have come away from the project feeling both inspired by their determined team approach to their way of village life and very rewarded to have made such a positive impact."

"Unique and eye opening experience into a different culture. Amazing, fantastic, perfect"

"It was an extraordinary experience living with the Karen, and I learnt a lot about myself, other people and the wider world."

"This was an amazing experience and I am not looking forward to leaving all my students and the other volunteers. Thank you for making this part of my life unforgettable"

"First of all I would just like to say thank you so much for this wonderful gift that you have given me. I never thought it was possible for one person to influence my life so much. Your charity is a true blessing for all of those who participate in it. The givers and the receivers. So thank you."

"Sometimes frustrating, always tiring but it was the single greatest experience of my life so far. Your enthusiasm makes or breaks this trip."

"Amazing, fun and probably the thing I'm most proud of : it's been a real journey."