Meet the Builders

TIMOTHY ANAND WEERASEKERA - Team Leader

 

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Church groups (community outreach programs, providing counseling, free tuition to needy children), Founding member of the local anti-trafficking support group.
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To make practical use of my education. I believe that the outcome of education must be the betterment of society.
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	To Foster a truer and deeper empathy for the Mongolians and by extension, the people of the world

PAMELA USAI - Team Leader

 

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Habitat for Humanity ,  Tabitha Famines, Make-A-Wish Foundation
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	Apply what I have learned in the classroom to the real world
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	1) Make a positive difference to someone’s life, however small, 2) Experience an entirely different  country and culture.

ANDREW PHUA IAN HONG

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Church Youth Ministry, Fistula Foundation, vLink
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To help in what way I can, and to learn more.
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	A lasting, positive difference in someone's life.

ANKITA VARMA

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Cultural exchange with Jeppe Girls School in Johannesburg, South Africa, Work against human trafficking, with Johns Hopkins University and UNIFEM in Singapore
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	Community engagement is something I find incredibly fulfilling and I cannot think of a better and more gratifying graduation trip than spending time learning about a new culture
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	To contribute to a society that needs it and in turn, have them teach me about their culture and way of life.

CAMIE LOW

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	-
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To gain exposure to community projects
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	I hope to be a helpful participant in this project and put myself in a position to give back. I also hope to expand my skills and learn more about the volunteer work

CLARENCE CHIN

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Youth Expedition Project in Thailand and China
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To contribute back to society before starting work
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	That our efforts for the villagers will leave a lasting impression, and develop a strong lifetime friendship with the team

KANG KAISHENG JOEY

 

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Youth volunteering at Community Centers
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To learn more about myself, to learn my about others, to learn more about the world
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	Build a good home and have fun doing it. Grow.

MAXIMILIAN MAYRHOFER

 

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Eurasian Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	There is no better way to demonstrate a willingness to help than by getting down and applying your own hands to doing it.
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	To build a house, and do my part for the Mongolian people.

TAM YU LING

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Formed Carecomer Mentorship Program
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	To raise awareness on the need for affordable housing, as well as the necessity of implementing effective and sound housing policies
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	1) Construct decent and affordable homes to help Mongolian families realise their dream of homeownership, 2) To eliminate substandard housing

TAN WEI KEE

 

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Newspaper collection for School Pocket Money Fund
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	This is an excellent opportunity for me to both travel and do meaningful work
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	1) Better housing conditions for the locals. 2) Better understanding of the Mongolian culture

VISHALINI NAIDU D/O RAMALINGAM

PAST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE	Voluntary work at a seniors home, fundraising for charities
REASON FOR JOINING TEAM	A unique experience
HOPE TO ACHIEVE	To make an impact on someone else's life, and effect change in my own little way; also, a meaningful graduation trip that I can treasure