AidCamps International says its short-term third-world development projects allow participants to experience authentic local culture, customs and food, and integrate with truly local people.

Voluntary work is also a good way to witness the real situation for many people on the planet, visit local and regional heritage sites and live amongst the people you are helping, says the charity.

For more information about the projects, which are run by local non-government organisations see: www.aidcamps.org