volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
INDIA
Culture, Renovation
Live' The Himalayas
Code:FSL-WC-835
Where:Dharamshala
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-65
01/07/2019 - 21/07/2019
Descrizione
The aim of the project is to provide sanitation and construct a safety wall for the schools and the community. You will help to provide a clean environment for the community, which is being affected by tourist influx and lack of waste management and watershed management systems. You will also create awareness on the Tibetan migrants and their culture.
Work
Weeks 1 & 2: - Promote eco-friendly practices - Renovation of school buildings and walls, wall painting, educational drawings (murals), teaching basic English - Cleanup activities at the waterfalls, creating awareness to the community and tourists to support responsible tourism, health and hygiene awareness and tree plantation to avoid landslides - Participation in Yoga class with professional instructor (only in Week 1)
Partner
FSL-India (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) was legally incorporated in 2001, with the support of like-minded national and international organizations with a primary purpose of bringing about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has grown to become one of the largest volunteer hosting organizations in India, organising various volunteer and development projects throughout the country. Most of the projects are carried out independently, and some are undertaken in cooperation with local NGOs as they are aware of the development work that needs to be undertaken in an area and have hands on experience. We support them in their efforts to address the issues and the precise needs of the local community and help bring about the desired change in the long term. FSL-India is a leading youth development organisation of India focused towards intercultural Learning through Voluntary Services, set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to youth to work in different cultural contexts and to appreciate intercultural learning. Annually, FSL-India mobilizes more than 1500 young people from across the globe with the support of international partners and local NGOs. Our objectives are: - To promote global understanding and cultural exchange - To encourage voluntary service as a means to foster peace, equality and mutual respect - To spark new ideas for socio-economic development for the rural youth - To stress the importance of natural resource management - To support community development and bring an inter-cultural dimension to community projects - To protect and conserve nature - To bring global issues to local communities - To create self-awareness and personal development among the youth in particular - To facilitate global education through experiential learning
Location
LOCATION: McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi. This small paradise on earth is home to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamshala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhaulathar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama. TRANSPORT: - Nearest airport: Delhi international airport, - Nearest railway station: Pathankot, - Bus from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India, - The meeting point will be mentioned in the infosheet. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: - Visit various Tibetan institutes to understand the migrants’ issues and how the Government is taking care of the migrants. - Interact with monks and the local community to understand the culture. OPTIONAL: - During the 3rd week of the camp, the volunteers can participate in a 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. The cost for trekking will be Rs.3000/- per pax.
Accomodation
At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms.
Notes:
INDIA
Culture
TIBETAN-INDIAN CULTURE
Code:RC-12/19
Where:DHARAMSHALA
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
08/07/2019 - 20/07/2019
Work
This project is a combination of tourism and inter-cultural learning and shall provide an exposure to local as well as Tibetan culture. The volunteers will come to know of the history of Tibet and how the Tibetans fled Tibet to live in exile at this place. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. The volunteers will be able to visit Dalai Lama Monastery, Norbulinka Monestery, Tibetan museum, TIPA and some Tibetan Institutes and witness the similarities and differences of Hindu and Tibetan cultures. The volunteers will also work in a local school on educational activities with kids like English lessons, wall paintings, doing any community work together with the kids, extend support to teacher for improving their teaching methods, promoting basic hygiene awareness to children and create a more child friendly environment in the school. Trash collection and disposal work may also be taken up with our partner NGO and local people.
Partner
RUCHI in collaboration with a local partner
Location
Dharamshala, is a small but internationally well known town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 70 km north of Pathankot city and 15kms from Kangra town. Dharamshala offers a number of treks to tourists and a good majestic view of great Dhauladhar range of mountains. Dharamshala is a district head quarter for Kangra district and also happens to be the Secretariat of Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama. Dharamshala offers tourists culture of Tibet and a different experience. Like any other hilly area, the houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the Tibetans is on tourism whereas that of local villagers is purely dependent on agriculture. Project will be held in sub-urban area of Mcleodganj. This place is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, H.E. The Dalai Lama.The volunteers will have opportunity to visit the seat of spiritual leader, the Dalia Lama and other historical Hindu temples. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains after the camp. During weekend visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab can also be arranged.
Accomodation
Volunteers will live in guest house with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required, especially, if you are looking for or interested in trekking.
Requirements
Interest in culture and people
Notes:
INDIA
Environment
Nature's Paradise
Code:FSL-WHV-836
Where:Kullu-Manali (The Great Himalayan National Park)
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:200 EUR
Age:21-65
15/07/2019 - 28/07/2019
Descrizione
For the last 10 years, FSL-India has been involved in the preservation and conservation of World Heritage Sites, i.e. Hampi, Western Ghats, Mahabalipuram and the Great Himalayan National Park. Established in 1984 and ranging more than 1000sq km, the park is the natural habitat of numerous flora and fauna, several of which are threatened by extinction. In June 2014, it was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites due to its outstanding significance in biodiversity conservation. Our volunteers will participate in activities that contribute towards the biodiversity conservation of this beautiful park. Awareness creation on waste management for international/national tourists and locals, cleanup of scenic spots and waterfalls along with the involvement of school children, a local NGO, the community, park officials, the Archaeological Society of India and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre are all part of this adventure for nature lovers.
Work
ACTIVITIES: - Interaction with ASI(Archaeological Society of India), - Learning sessions with the Park officials, - Bio-diversity conservation, - Tree plantation, - Awareness rally on conserving natural resources and ecology, - Conservation education at schools in buffer villages, - Drawing educational pictures to promote bio-diversity, - Teaching Basic English to the children, - Playing games with children in non-formal education method.
Partner
FSL-India (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) was legally incorporated in 2001, with the support of like-minded national and international organizations with a primary purpose of bringing about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has grown to become one of the largest volunteer hosting organizations in India, organising various volunteer and development projects throughout the country. Most of the projects are carried out independently, and some are undertaken in cooperation with local NGOs as they are aware of the development work that needs to be undertaken in an area and have hands on experience. We support them in their efforts to address the issues and the precise needs of the local community and help bring about the desired change in the long term. FSL-India is a leading youth development organisation of India focused towards intercultural Learning through Voluntary Services, set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to youth to work in different cultural contexts and to appreciate intercultural learning. Annually, FSL-India mobilizes more than 1500 young people from across the globe with the support of international partners and local NGOs. Our objectives are: - To promote global understanding and cultural exchange - To encourage voluntary service as a means to foster peace, equality and mutual respect - To spark new ideas for socio-economic development for the rural youth - To stress the importance of natural resource management - To support community development and bring an inter-cultural dimension to community projects - To protect and conserve nature - To bring global issues to local communities - To create self-awareness and personal development among the youth in particular - To facilitate global education through experiential learning
Location
LOCATION: The location is Sairopa, in the district of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, North India, which is 500km North-West of Delhi. TRANSPORT: - Nearest airport: Delhi international airport, - Nearest railway station: Chandigarh, - Bus from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India, - The meeting point will be mentioned in the infosheet. LEISURE ACTIVITIES: Visit to different bird sanctuaries, tribal villages and cattle farms, interaction with tribals, interaction with the local community on development issues.
Accomodation
At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms.
Notes:
INDIA
Culture
TIBETAN- INDIAN CULTURE and SCHOOL ACTIVIT
Code:RC-13/19
Where:DHARAMSHALA
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
15/07/2019 - 27/07/2019
Work
This project is a combination of tourism and inter-cultural learning and shall provide an exposure to local as well as Tibetan culture. The volunteers will come to know of the history of Tibet and how the Tibetans fled Tibet to live in exile at this place. Inter-cultural learning will broaden horizons of volunteers on issues concerning environment and livelihood. The volunteers will be able to visit Dalai Lama Monastery, Norbulinka Monestery, Tibetan museum, TIPA and some Tibetan Institutes and witness the similarities and differences of Hindu and Tibetan cultures. The volunteers will also work in a local school on educational activities with kids like English lessons, wall paintings, doing any community work together with the kids, extend support to teacher for improving their teaching methods, promoting basic hygiene awareness to children and create a more child friendly environment in the school. Trash collection and disposal work may also be taken up with our partner NGO and local people.
Partner
RUCHI in collaboration with a local partner
Location
Dharamshala, is a small but internationally well known town in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 70 km north of Pathankot city and 15kms from Kangra town. Dharamshala offers a number of treks to tourists and a good majestic view of great Dhauladhar range of mountains. Dharamshala is a district head quarter for Kangra district and also happens to be the Secretariat of Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama. Dharamshala offers tourists culture of Tibet and a different experience. Like any other hilly area, the houses in the area are scattered. The economy of the Tibetans is on tourism whereas that of local villagers is purely dependent on agriculture. Project will be held in sub-urban area of Mcleodganj. This place is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader, H.E. The Dalai Lama.The volunteers will have opportunity to visit the seat of spiritual leader, the Dalia Lama and other historical Hindu temples. Opportunities will be there for short and long treks in the mountains after the camp. During weekend visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab can also be arranged.
Accomodation
Volunteers will live in guest house with simple conditions and share accommodation with other volunteers. All meals will be cooked and served in guest house. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him and occasionally cook their own meals. Self-management is required. Sleeping bag is required, especially, if you are looking for or interested in trekking.
Requirements
Interest in mobility, people and different cultures
Notes:
INDIA
Education
EDUCATION and SPORTS
Code:RC-14/19
Where:SOLAN
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
15/07/2019 - 22/07/2019
Work
Volunteers can help in building the Eco Adventure Camp area on RUCHI campus where we are planning to install and construct different variety of sports like Rope Climbing, Tyre hurdle, tree house, net climbing, balancing Pole and other fun amenities. The aim is to build this space for school children and future volunteers where they can participate in sports, Summer and winter camps and recreational fitness activities on a regular basis.This volunteers will also encourage school children to participate in different sports activities, outdoor and indoor games, physical fitness and exercises, warm up and physical education for children of schools of Himachal Pradesh. Volunteers can teach different games and play sports in schools and organise a sports camp for the children. Also, volunteers will get an opportunity to learn traditional Indian games like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Cricket, Lagorcha, Langdi and others along with international games like Volleyball, Table Tennis and Badminton and other sports which are prominent in different countries.
Partner
RUCHI and a Govt. School
Location
The project site is Ruchi campus and nearby schools in Solan district. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. The village is small with 35 families. They are 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. There is a state government run primary school in the villages. Self organized city tours and excursions. Old Sikh and Hindu temples in the near vicinity can be visited. Nearby Kasauli town is another hill station as a tourist attraction. A visit to Shimla will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains.
Accomodation
Volunteers will live in the RUCHI campus. All basic amenities will be available with library facilities. English WC will be available. Vegetarian food will be served. A cook will be there but volunteers are expected to help him cook and maintain cleanliness in dining area. Sleeping bag is required.
Requirements
Interest in physical activities, sports and art and learning ability, motivation and creative skills.
Notes:
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