volontariato internazionale, antirazzismo, pace, diritti
INDIA
Education, Renovation, Environment
Blue Mahal
Code:FSL-WC-840
Where:Jodhpur
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:200 EUR
Age:21-65
19/08/2019 - 01/09/2019
Descrizione
Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the ‘SunCity’ for the bright sunny weather it enjoys throughout the year. It is also referred to as the ‘Blue City’ due to the indigo tinge of the white washed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The focus of the camp «Blue Mahal – Art of Living» is to create awareness on environmental issues to children and the community, provide community service on health and hygiene and to introduce the school children to creative learning methods. The local NGOs, municipal council or/and School Management Committee will be the partners of the camp.
Work
ACTIVITIES: - Meetings with the local community to promote health and hygiene, awareness on environmental issues, - Tree plantation with community participation, - The workcamp involves teaching children basic English in non-formal schools and creative learning methods like art, music, games, etc. - Wall painting, educational pictures drawing and making a kitchen, garden in schools
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: - Jodhpur is located at 560 km south west of Delhi TRANSPORT: - Nearest international airport –Jaipur& Delhi (Jodhpur is connected with domestic flights), - The nearest railway station -Jodhpur, - Bus services available from–Delhi & other cities in North India, - The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheet
Accomodation
At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms.
Notes:
INDIA
Culture
TIBETAN-INDIAN CULTURE
Code:RC-24/19
Where:DHARAMSHALA
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
19/08/2019 - 31/08/2019
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 and 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
openness and interest in different cultures
Notes:
INDIA
Social problems
DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
Code:RC-25/19
Where:SOLAN
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
19/08/2019 - 31/08/2019
Work
India is committed to digitalization and access to most of the services is available online. Smart mobile phones with internet packs have replaced traditional analogue cellular phones even in the remotest of villages. However, they are mostly used for voice calls and selfies. 90 of the smart phone users have no knowledge of all available features and hence they are not optimally used to increase their working efficiency and overall benefits.The volunteers are required to educate these countryside people on several features and how they can be used to increase their efficiency and make life simple.
Partner
RUCHI
Location
Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.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 in kitchen and cleaning. Volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Sleeping bag is required.
Requirements
Interest in information technology and knowledge of features of smart phones
Notes:
INDIA
Culture, Education
Live' The Himalayas
Code:FSL-WC-841
Where:Dharamshala
Number of volunteers:20
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-65
02/09/2019 - 22/09/2019
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
Social problems
DIGITAL EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
Code:RC-27/19
Where:SOLAN
Number of volunteers:10
Language:English
Extra-Fee:220 EUR
Age:21-88
02/09/2019 - 14/09/2019
Work
India is committed to digitalization and access to most of the services is available online. Smart mobile phones with internet packs have replaced traditional analogue cellular phones even in the remotest of villages. However, they are mostly used for voice calls and selfies. 90 of the smart phone users have no knowledge of all available features and hence they are not optimally used to increase their working efficiency and overall benefits.The volunteers are required to educate these countryside people on several features and how they can be used to increase their efficiency and make life simple.
Partner
RUCHI
Location
Ruchi campus is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka and 60 km from Chandigarh. Bandh village is small located in interior mountainous area and the volunteers will have a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. RUCHI campus is one km. from the village.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 in kitchen and cleaning. Volunteer can learn Indian cuisine (cooking). Sleeping bag is required.
Requirements
Interest in information technology and knowledge of features of smart phones.
Notes:
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