The details of both projects are still on the previous blog if you want to re-visit them. After checking with our in country partners regarding weather conditions at various times of the year, so as to avoid monsoons, raging sun and humidity etc. they have proposed the following dates.
March 2nd to 16th,
2019 for Kenya, and Nov 23rd - Dec 7th, 2019, for Cambodia.
Now as far as weather is concerned at these times of the year, the following may help you understand why they chose these particular dates.
Kenya is very hot in April but coming off the February lows early March can be very pleasant. And temperatures in Cambodia are dropping off by late November December so again making it more pleasant to work in.
Kenya
Cambodia
The climate of Cambodia is characterized by the presence of two very influential monsoons which alternately mark the seasons. From May until October, the monsoon from the southwest becomes dominant.
The effects of the monsoon are felt by the presence of heavy rains and strong winds. The humidity is very active during this period. In contrast, there is the northeast monsoon blowing from November to March and brings very little rainfall.
Taking into account the weather, the months of December and January are the best times to travel to Cambodia because during this period, rains are rare and humidity is somewhat cumbersome. Starting from February, the heat and humidity become unbearable.
So Late November early December seems like a good time to visit.
Obviously included in the calculation is the availability of the in-country partner to run a project. Whilst the dates have been set, the cost hasn't but as previously explained it will be in the region of $2,300 CDN $1,800 USD £1,300 UKP for each of the projects.
Shortly, Developing World Connections will have the trips posted on their website so that you can can sign up and secure your place on the team. I will let you know when they go live. You can also set up up your fund raising page if you intent to raise your fee by sponsorship. You gave a large response to these trips so I guess it will be first come first served.
If you require any further information about the trips then please drop me an email to rayfowell@gmail.com
