Founded in 1336, the site of Hampi is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, in Karnataka, South India and is known for its temples, monuments and architecture. In 1986, UNESCO inscribed the group of monuments at Hampi as a World Heritage site. More recently in 1999 Hampi was listed by UNESCO on the List of World Heritage sites in danger prompted by the construction of two new suspension bridges and a new major road within the Core Protected Area which threatens the World Heritage site’s integrity.
UNESCO World Heritage Center along with CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Sevice) and partner organizations launched the initiative “World Heritage Volunteers” - aimed at raising awareness about the necessity to protect, preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage sites. This year FSL-India decided to participate in this initiative through the World Heritage Volunteers camp in Hampi.
The main objective of the camp would be to spark interest among the local community by involving children and international volunteers in activities that promote sensitivity and respect towards the World Heritage site at Hampi. The work will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays etc. Volunteers will be involved in the following activities...
A. Involve the local school children in activities to raise awareness from in and around Hampi through local guides.
B. Clean up activities around Virupaksha temple and Hampi Bazar, which is most visited by tourists and Pilgrims.
C. Planting Trees and looking after them around the pilgrimage area.
D. Organizing Drawing competition for the school children and opening it up to local people by setting up an open gallery.
E. Continue with the restoration work of a temple that has been unearthed with the help of volunteers in the last two years 2007 and 2008.
Location:
Hampi, North Karnataka, 350 kms from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet. Hampi Bazaar (full name of the village) is accessible by bus from Bangalore and Goa. The nearest train station is in Hospet (13 kms). The nearest international airports are Goa, Bangalore and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Participation Fee:
Rs 7500 (Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred), to be paid upon arrival.
Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of the elements air, earth, fire, and water and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an in individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world encompassing the entire Body, Mind and Spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The Project: The volunteers will be participating in learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the work camp. Everyday there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and Ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from this, volunteers will also help at the Herbal garden and the nearby school. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the children teaching them basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, environmental protection etc. Location: The state of Kerala is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms
The Project: Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilization had its foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. Around 1400 BC the Aryans paid a visit and settled forever in the area. The local population was pushed down south and towards the east. Afghans, Turks, Persians and Mughals followed in mixing their blood, first in war then in peace, with the existing original inhabitants. This blending gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts and temples. The city is known as the Sun City for the bright sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Work camps here will be done with local co-operation for rural development and water shed management, environmental awareness and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools around Jodhpur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, play ground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Location: Jodhpur and neighboring regions, State of Rajasthan Accessible by domestic airlines. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
The Project: A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkatta alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city, the capital of West Bengal and the formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912); it is a city with a great deal of charm - its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavor. However it is also suffering from a terrible lack of hygiene, illiteracy and unemployment are rampant, and the first to suffer from these poor living conditions are the children. In an effort to bring a bit of joy back to the faces of the street/slum and orphan children of Calcutta, FSL in co-operation with local NGO's will conduct a Happy Hearts Work Camp: it will consist of a series of "Happy Hearts" Sessions in which the group of volunteers will organise activities to entertain and open the minds of the children to the outside world. Volunteers will also undertake some renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen repair work, playgrounds etc. This special workcamp will feature one week of creative education and one week of continuous special activities. In our regular programs we have a day or two to plan for the "Happy Hearts" but in this camp, each day of the second week will have visit activities such as visit to the planetorium, amusement park, movies and so on. This camp is also dependant on the number of registrations for the camp. These activities are possible if the received participant applications is at least 12 volunteers. Location: Calcutta, West Bengal. Accessible by air, Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka in Southern India. It was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is considered the cultural capital of the state. The city has recorded history dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name - apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon on Chamundi hill which commemorates this event. The Project: In this project we will work along with different organizations involved in the development of the underprivileged. The slum reality is a big issue in the entire country; our aim is to spread awareness among the people and to give them more instruments to feel confident and free to decide for their future, and for the future of a new generation. The mission of this project is to: Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the community and sensitize community/people about the Health & Hygiene problems. Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society. Spread awareness on Women rights issues and social welfare; Environmental issues. Working with other NGO's in community service projects. 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. Every camp will be different. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps. Location: Mysore Rural & Urban, South India. Mysore is about 140 kms from Bangalore. Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: In a guest house, in shared rooms
The Project: A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkatta alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city, the capital of West Bengal and the formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912); it is a city with a great deal of charm - its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavor. However it is also suffering from a terrible lack of hygiene, illiteracy and unemployment are rampant, and the first to suffer from these poor living conditions are the children. In an effort to bring a bit of joy back to the faces of the street/slum and orphan children of Calcutta, FSL in co-operation with local NGO's will conduct a Happy Hearts Work Camp: it will consist of a series of "Happy Hearts" Sessions in which the group of volunteers will organise activities to entertain and open the minds of the children to the outside world. Volunteers will also undertake some renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen repair work, playgrounds etc. This special workcamp will feature one week of creative education and one week of continuous special activities. In our regular programs we have a day or two to plan for the "Happy Hearts" but in this camp, each day of the second week will have visit activities such as visit to the planetorium, amusement park, movies and so on. This camp is also dependant on the number of registrations for the camp. These activities are possible if the received participant applications is at least 12 volunteers. Location: Calcutta, West Bengal. Accessible by air, Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
The Project: A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkatta alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city, the capital of West Bengal and the formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912); it is a city with a great deal of charm - its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavor. However it is also suffering from a terrible lack of hygiene, illiteracy and unemployment are rampant, and the first to suffer from these poor living conditions are the children. In an effort to bring a bit of joy back to the faces of the street/slum and orphan children of Calcutta, FSL in co-operation with local NGO's will conduct a Happy Hearts Work Camp: it will consist of a series of "Happy Hearts" Sessions in which the group of volunteers will organise activities to entertain and open the minds of the children to the outside world. Volunteers will also undertake some renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen repair work, playgrounds etc. This special workcamp will feature one week of creative education and one week of continuous special activities. In our regular programs we have a day or two to plan for the "Happy Hearts" but in this camp, each day of the second week will have visit activities such as visit to the planetorium, amusement park, movies and so on. This camp is also dependant on the number of registrations for the camp. These activities are possible if the received participant applications is at least 12 volunteers. Location: Calcutta, West Bengal. Accessible by air, Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of the elements air, earth, fire, and water and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an in individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world encompassing the entire Body, Mind and Spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The Project: The volunteers will be participating in learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the work camp. Everyday there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and Ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from this, volunteers will also help at the Herbal garden and the nearby school. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the children teaching them basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, environmental protection etc. Location: The state of Kerala is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets. Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms
« The organisation of the camp community was fantastic! The group was great and we bonded quickly, language was always going to be a tricky one, but everyone attempted English and Indonesian so it made the whole experience fun and educational. »
yap-uk
0844 20 90 927
