The Project: Valleys of the Himalayas - where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama. In the first two weeks of the camp, the volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office. The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the Tibetan welfare office. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local Indian/Tibetan school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the school children. Finally on the third week of the camp volunteers will take part in a 4 day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund. Location: Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, North India. 500 Kms north of Delhi. Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest train stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
The Project: Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu with a fantastic landscape - surrounded by coffee and tea plantations. Together with local NGO's we are conducting short-term volunteer projects for the local children and the Old Aged people and the local community. The volunteers will be working with the local tribal community in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, reforestation, tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment with the local NGO. Volunteers will also be working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting various underprivileged schools. The work will vary a lot in the camps and will include some amount of physical work. The work will be in the villages in the beautiful mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets. Location: Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. 30 kms from Salem town. South of Bangalore. Accessible only by bus from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and other small towns in Tamil Nadu. Accommodation: At a Guesthouse, in shared rooms.
The Project: Mahabalipuram is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is renowned for its magnificent temples, rock carvings and sandy beaches. During the work camp, volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from physical work, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and awareness spreading on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene, preserving cultural heritage. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people and children of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The program will be mainly in schools/rural areas where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays. Location: Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The nearest international airport is Chennai (60 kms). Daily buses are available from Chennai and Pondicherry. The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29km) and Chennai (60km). Accommodation:
The Project: Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL has been conducting an awareness program all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several camps will be conducted but with different themes. FSL has received inquiries about supporting other areas as well, such as social development, awareness programs and creative education for the rural kids of that region. The volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlements of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The program will be mainly in schools/orphanages where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given through presentations and dramas/plays. Location: Kundapur is situated 100 kms north of the city of Mangalore, 300 kms from Panjim (Goa), and 450 kms from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At the FSL Home Base, in shared rooms.
The Project: Valleys of the Himalayas - where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama. In the first two weeks of the camp, the volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office. The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the Tibetan welfare office. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local Indian/Tibetan school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the school children. Finally on the third week of the camp volunteers will take part in a 4 day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund. Location: Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, North India. 500 Kms north of Delhi. Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest train stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Speaking of the topography of India, the Northern side is covered by the wide range of the huge snow clad Himalayas. The west is covered by the Arabian Sea. The East is covered by the Bay of Bengal. The southern side is very unique as both these seas mingle with the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari lies at the meeting point of the three bodies of water: the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is the southernmost town of the Indian mainland. Kanyakumari is located in Tamilnadu state, at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula. It is also called Cape Comorin. The Project: In this project we will work along with different organizations involved in the development of the underprivileged. Our aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and feel free to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to educate the children to build a better and more conscious society. We will also be working with other NGO's in community service projects. Volunteers will be involved in teaching basic English, Maths, Health and Hygiene to school children through art, music, dance, songs etc. The kind of schedule and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps. Location: Kanyakumari, South India Buses are frequently available from Thiruvananthapuram, the closest major transport hub. Long distance buses are available from Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore, Madurai etc The exact Meeting point will be mentioned In the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guest house, in shared rooms
The Project: Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea) lies this small tourist state of India. Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India. It is one of India's most cherished and prominent place for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches. FSL has been conducting an awareness program all throughout the state for several years with a local group of specialists. This year again several camps will be conducted but with different themes. FSL has been receiving inquiries about supporting other areas as well, such as social development, awareness programs and creative education for the rural kids of that region. In the first week of the camp, the volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlement of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The place where volunteers will work is the largest slum in Goa, where most of the inhabitants are migrants and whose children do not have access to basic education. By collaborating with local NGOs FSL aims to provide basic education to these children. The program will be mainly in schools/orphanages where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given out through the presentation and dramas/plays. Location: Panjim city, in Goa State. Panjim is the capital of the state of Goa. Panjim is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Panjim Airport. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Bangalore. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Bombay and Bangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms
The Project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means "dense forest on steep hill". It is a district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst scenery of misty hills, lush forests, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views. FSL India cooperates with several local NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting various underprivileged schools. The volunteers will spread awareness about solid waste management to schoolchildren. They will also be involved in activities such as creative education and teaching basic English and Math through games, art and songs with the children from the local schools, The work will include some amount of physical work for the renovation and betterment of the schools (painting, building playground, etc.). Location: In several villages (Guntikopa, Ponnampet, Madikeri), District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State. Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport. The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets. Accommodation: At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.
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