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FSL-India(Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning)

FSL-India Workcamp Profile

Program Year: January - December 2013

FSL-IndiaBangalore Head Office

# 453, 15th Cross, LakkasandraWilson Garden, Bangalore – 560030

Karnataka, India

Phone: + 91-80- 22111930 + 91-80- 22111931

Hot Line: + 91-9900244739 ( Mrs. Vandana – Work Camp Communicator )

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.fsl-india.org

Blog: www.fsl-india.org/blog

Contact: Mrs. Vandana ( Communicator ): + 91-9900244739 Mr. Rohan D'Souza ( Director ): + 91-9945231228

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An Overview of FSL-India

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services. It is a non-political, non-profit making voluntary organisation.

FSL-India was set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism.

FSL-India was founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001 as a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. FSL-India was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organisations with a primary purpose to bring about Global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.

FSL-India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Kerala (Kannur), and Tamil Nadu (Chennai). FSL-India is well equipped with experienced associates who support the developmental activities across the country with the help of Local and Regional Partners.

Annually, FSL-India mobilizes movement of 1300 youth from across the Globe with the support of International Partners and local NGOs.

Network and Collaborations:

By virtue of its affiliation, FSL-India is a member of Network for Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA) and Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS-UNESCO). Besides, FSL-India collaborates and networks with Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations (Alliance) and Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) on youth volunteering and development programs. FSL-India networks with like-minded organisations across the world to promote youth mobility and Inter-cultural learning. It acts as a support structure for youth and social organisations engaged in various development programs such as: 1) Asia- Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEYVE), 2) European Voluntary Service (EVS), 3) World Heritage Volunteers (WHV), and 4) Weltwaerts.

FSL-India works in various fields in cooperation with Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Ministry of Health, Education, Forest and Wildlife Departments and Local Self-governance Bodies.

FSL-India has been implementing CSR projects, titled Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers and Model Village (MVP) in Tamil Nadu, South India. The project is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), South Korea.

Apart from this FSL-India also undertakes self-funded Projects under Home Based Projects like the Sea Turtle Conservation, Environmental Education, Eco Tourism and Eco Clubs, Tent School for Migrant community.

Our Programs:

1) LTV - Long Term Volunteering (more than 3 months)2) MTV - Mid Term Volunteering (up to 2 months)3) WC - Short Term Volunteering or Work Camps (WC). Up to 3 weeks4) OG – Out Going. 5) HBP – Home Base Projects.6) MVP – Model Village Project.


7) IGSTUDEX – Indo-German High School Student Exchange 8) Health on Stage

Areas of Interest:

Medical & Health Care: Health & Hygiene, HIV/AIDS, Disability, Medical Outreach Camps, Yoga and Ayurveda

Environment and Conservation: Sea Turtle conservation, Rain Water Harvesting, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Heritage Conservation, Water and Sanitation, Sea Turtle Conservation, Environment Education, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs.

Education: Creative and interactive education, teaching of English language, developing teaching and learning aids, capacity development of teaching faculty, improve learning levels and cognitive skills of children.

Women & Childcare Development: Orphanages, Woman Empowerment, Street Children, and tent schools for children of migrant workers

Urban Development: Slum Development, construction and renovation work.

Rural Development: Promotion of model village, formation of self-help groups, organise women and youth for microfinance/micro-enterprise development and livelihood promotion, skill development, and employment generation.

Society and Culture: Tibetan Culture, Tribal Development, Social Awareness and promotion of youth leadership.

Youth Leadership and Experiential Learning: Training programs for youth; Social inclusion

projects; Social Awareness and promotion of youth leadership;

In addition, FSL-India also works on a range of self-initiated Home Base projects. We have been engaging youth to supplement national and global efforts for attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Our Ideology

We believe that the experience of living and working with people from varied cultural backgrounds creates understanding and respect, something that we should all work on and feel responsible for, in this world!

We are part of a worldwide network of like-minded organisations that strive to make a difference by encouraging youth on the values of service through Work Camps for the local communities. We send and receive young people from all across the globe, by giving an opportunity to everyone to make a difference in his/her own life and in the lives of others through the field of social work.

Volunteering is the heart of our work and activities. We initiate work camps together with local communities in building a more peaceful and self-content society. By placing volunteers throughout India and the world in various communities, we show interest in the work and lives of people, which in turn encourages them to take up their own initiatives and find local solutions to the problems. We also hope to make people more aware of the world in which they live and its unlimited possibilities.

Through this endeavour, we help open the minds of local communities towards internationalism in an age of globalization. It further encourages exchange of individual experiences and points of view among all the participants involved. It also creates awareness and reflection on one’s own culture.

By providing opportunities to participate in a workcamp, FSL-India considers that volunteers will get access to alternative education which includes a number of approaches to learning process other than mainstream education. Alternative education with a blend of local and global perspectives would vary widely, often


emphasizing the value of close relationships between international volunteers and local communities with adequate means for inter-cultural learning and exposure. This opportunity would also enhance the global competency of international volunteers as well as local youth, who are also expected to contribute substantially to bring the global dimension to local situations and place the local issues in the global scenario.

Expectations from the Volunteers

FSL-India expects all volunteers to:

Read and understand the information sheet and to attend the preparation meeting organised by the sending organisation.

Understand the values of service and volunteerism. Be committed to voluntary work and understand that this is not tourism. Cooperate with FSL-India by adapting to the new culture. Cooperate with the work camp team leader, who is in-charge at all times of the volunteer's security. Show responsibility towards their work. Adjust to the way of life in the project and camp surroundings. Realize that the living conditions are many times different than at home (no warm water/air-

conditioning, no easy access to international phone or internet, no easy transportation at all times, insects and mosquitoes etc.)

Be open-minded, flexible, leave prejudices behind and show initiative. Understand that a lot of time will be spent with local people who do not speak English fluently.

Volunteers should make an effort to communicate in the local language; this shows their interest. Be creative. Ideas for the work, discussions, the campsite, excursions, and free time are expected to

come from the group during the camp. Share your thoughts and ideas! Only English is accepted when others are around, even if they do not join in the conversation. Behaviour and dress code should be culture sensitive, especially while in the village or schools.

Moreover, being part of FSL-India team means that you are a member of an international community of volunteers from all over the world, which represents a unique and enriching experience for the youth. Besides, gaining new skills of communication, practical knowledge and hands-on experience, volunteers become aware of the importance of being socially active.

Costs Involved

FSL-India is a non–profit organisation and does not depend on public or external funding. All costs of the camp are sustained through participation fees from volunteers. Therefore volunteers are expected to pay the participation fee mentioned below besides all their personal costs needed to come to India (travel / visa / vaccinations etc.):

All work camps conducted by FSL-India last for two or three weeks.

FSL-India Work Camps

Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees

FSL-India Special Work Camps (SPL)

Two Weeks: 12,500 Rupees

Three Weeks: 15,000 Rupees

FSL-India Special Work Camps (SPL):

FSL-India organizes Special Camps in order to facilitate further improvement and to go an extra mile to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the


communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of materials for education, medical aid, depending on the specific needs of the present situation. Some special camps are conducted for a period of three weeks.

What does the volunteer participation fee cover?

We are a non-profit organisation, and therefore we have kept our prices as affordable as possible to make it more accessible to youth to get involved in our programs. We do not receive any financial support from the government of India or from any other foreign agency.

The participation fee is spent as follows (from the most to the least expensive item):

1. Project Setup: this is the money that is spent to identify and set up projects. Some projects require more expenditures than others.

2. Volunteers hosting payments: FSL-India pays for the food, accommodation, transportation to project site for participants - which differs from project to project.

3. Running the camp: This includes all the materials needed for the project, tools, and professional charges for masons, plumbers, carpenters and so on. Happy hearts for the teaching projects is also included in the Project running cost.

4. Support expenses of local Indian youth trained and supported by us. 5. Donations to local social projects: apart from supporting local NGOs by the placement of

volunteers and by organising short-term work camps, FSL-India also makes occasional donations (in kind or in cash) to its International network and partner NGOs.

6. Office expenses including staff salaries, rents, telephone, internet, postage, photocopy, printing, stationery, electricity and other equipment.

7. International travel costs to attend Conferences and international meetings: FSL-India sends representatives to statutory meetings and conferences to interact with its worldwide partners and develop its activities.

8. International conferences and meetings: on such occasions, FSL-India also has to pay a participation fee.

9. International membership fees: Every year FSL-India renews membership of international networks and platforms of like-minded organisations.

Other Important Details

All Camps start on a Monday.

The info sheet will contain the general work details as per each project as well as information on the meeting points, contact information and other guidelines. The info sheets shall be sent at least one month before the camp starts. We expect you to read it at least once before joining the Work Camp.

The volunteers should subscribe to their own health insurance and take care of medical vaccinations needed for the specific area.

The social contact in the camp is as important as the work itself and respect for the local environment and community is expected at all times.

Initiative, Creativity and involvement are expected and could give the camp the personal direction of that group. So work together with the camp leaders in creating a successful project.

The participation fee must be paid on the first day of the camp to the Team Leader and in the local currency (Indian Rupees).

Since the budgeting of the camp is made in advance, as a strict policy there will be no refund of the participation fee.


CAMP CODE DATE LOCATION THEME DURATIONJANUARY – 2013 　　FSL-WC-540 14th to 27th January Kundapur – Karnataka

Sea Turtle Conservation / Environ-ment

2 Weeks

FSL-WC-541 14th to 27th January Pondicherry Social / Kids / Organic Farming 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-542 7th to 20th January Jodhpur – Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-186 21st January to 3rd February Aurangabad – Maharashtra Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-187 14th to 27th January Bhubaneswar – Orissa Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-188 7th to 27th January Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

FEBRUARY – 2013 　FSL-WC-543 11th to 24th February Kundapur – Karnataka


2 Weeks

FSL-WC-544 4th to 17th February Pondicherry Social / Kids / Organic Farming 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-189 11th to 24th February Agra Heritage Conservation / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-190 4th to 17th February Hampi Heritage Conservation / Awareness 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-191 18th February to 3rd March Jaipur - Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-192 4th to 24th February Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

MARCH – 2013 　FSL-WC-545 18th to 31st March Coorg Tribal / Rural / Environ-

ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-193 11th to 24th March Manali Social / Kids / Environ-ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-194 4th to 17th March Khajuraho – Madhya Pradesh Heritage Conservation / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-195 4th to 24th March Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-196 11th to 31st March Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

APRIL – 2013 　FSL-WC-546 8th to 21st April Kolkata Social / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-547 15th to 28th April Bangalore Social / Kids / Environ-ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-197 1st to 14th April Mount Abu - Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-198 1st to 21st April Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-199 8th to 28th April Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks


CAMP CODE DATE LOCATION THEME DURATIONJUNE – 2013 　FSL-WC-548 10th to 23rd June Kundapur – Karnataka Social / Kids / Environ-

ment 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-549 17th to 30th June Courtallam - Tamil Nadu Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-200 17th to 30th June Darjeeling – West Bengal Social / Culture / Tribal / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-201 10th to 23rd June Goa – Panjim Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-202 3rd to 23rd June Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-203 3rd to 23rd June Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-204 3rd to 23rd June Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

JULY – 2013 　　FSL-WC-550 8th to 21st July Kundapur – Karnataka Social / Kids / Environ-

ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-205 1st to 21st July Bangalore & Mysore Health on Stage 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-206 15th to 28th July Manali Social / Kids / Environ-ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-207-WHV-BADAMI 15th to 28th July Badami - Karnataka Heritage Conservation /

Awareness 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-208 1st to 14th July Mount Abu - Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-209 1st to 21st July Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-210 1st to 21st July Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-211 8th to 28th July Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

AUGUST – 2013 　　FSL-WC-551 12th to 25th August Kundapur – Karnataka Social / Kids/ Environ-

ment 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-552 19th August to 1st September Kolkata Social / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-553 19th August to 1st September Jodhpur – Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-212 5th to 18th August Rishikesh Yoga / Meditation / Cul-ture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-213-WHV-HAMPI 12th to 25th August Hampi Heritage Conservation /

Awareness 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-214 5th to 25th August Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-215 5th to 25th August Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-216 5th to 25th August Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

SEPTEMBER – 2013 　


CAMP CODE DATE LOCATION THEME DURATION

FSL-WC-554 2nd to 15th Septem-ber Udaipur - Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-555 9th to 22nd Septem-ber Kundapur – Karnataka Social / Kids / Environ-

ment 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-217 23rd September to 6th October Varanasi - Uttar Paradesh Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-218 9th to 29th September Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-219 9th to 29th September Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-220 2nd to 22nd Septem-ber Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-

ture 3 Weeks

OCTOBER – 2013 　FSL-WC-556 14th to 27th October Kundapur – Karnataka


2 Weeks

FSL-WC-557 14th to 27th October Bangalore Social / Kids / Sports 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-221 14th to 27th October Rishikesh Yoga / Meditation / Cul-ture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-222 7th to 27th October Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-223 7th to 27th October Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-224 7th to 27th October Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

NOVEMBER – 2013 　FSL-WC-558 4th to 17th November Udaipur – Rajasthan Social / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-559 18th November to 1st December Konark - Orissa Heritage Conservation /

Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-WC-560 11th to 24th Novem-ber Kundapur – Karnataka


2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-225 11th November to 1st December Dharamshala – McLeodganj Tibetan culture / Envi-

ronment 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-226 11th November to 1st December Dharamshala Tibetan culture / Con-

struction 3 Weeks

FSL-SPL-227 4th to 24th November Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks

DECEMBER – 2013 　FSL-WC-561 9th to 22nd December Kundapur – Karnataka


2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-228 9th to 22nd December Badami - Karnataka Heritage Conservation / Awareness 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-229 2nd to 15th December Pushkar – Rajasthan Tribal / Culture / Kids 2 Weeks

FSL-SPL-230 2nd to 22nd December Kerala Yoga / Ayurveda / Cul-ture 3 Weeks


REGULAR CAMPS

Bangalore (Social / Kids / Environment) : FSL-WC-547

The Project:

In this project we will work with different organisations involved in the development of the underprivileged. Our aim is to create 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. FSL-India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness about the environment; health and hygiene; working with local schools in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; simple renovation activities like building toilets, painting, tree planting etc. 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. Education and awareness on environmental issues to children and villagers. Work with other NGOs 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 work could be with orphan/school/street/slum children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.

Due to rapid development in recent years, Bangalore has to deal with environmental problems such as water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, solid waste management etc. Recognising these concerns, FSL-India organises camps so as to address the environmental issues. To organise the camps, FSL-India cooperates with several local organisations that work on environmental issues. It focuses on a variety of short-term projects which include environmental protection, afforestation, tree planting, working along several NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the community people. The work will vary largely in the camps and will include some simple physical work.

Location: Bangalore Rural & Urban, South India

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: At a rented Guest House or Hostel with shared rooms.

Bangalore (Social / Kids/ Sports) : FSL-WC-557

The Project:

In this project we will work along with different organisations involved in the development of the underprivileged. Our aim is to create 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. FSL-India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness about the environment; health and hygiene; working with local schools in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; renovation activities like building toilets, painting, tree planting etc. During the camp, volunteers also will be engaged to teach orphan/school/street/slum children with varieties of indoor and outdoor games and sports which they have been deprived of. 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. Education and awareness on environmental issues to children and villagers. Work with other NGOs in community service projects. Teach orphan/school/street/slum children varieties of indoor and outdoor games and sports.

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 work could be with orphan/school/street/slum children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.

Location: Bangalore Rural & Urban, South India



Coorg (Tribal / Rural / Environment) : FSL-WC-545

The Project:

Coorg or Kodagu means “dense forest on steep hill”. It is a district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amidst scenery of misty hills, lush forests, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breath-taking views. The district is not only unique in the types of vegetation but also in respect of the management of tree growth in the different land tenures of which there are 38 types.

The Coorg District accounts for a heavy concentration of tribal population. 90% of the tribes in Coorg subsist on their traditional economic system of hunting and gathering minor forest produces besides attempting sub-sistence farming. However, a part of the tribal life and culture in Coorg nowadays has become more or less homogeneous to the rural life of Coorg in general. The tribal life and culture in Coorg Karnataka is best re -flected in their fairs and festivals. Much of the fairs and festivals in Coorg concern the worship of local deities. The harvest festival- Huthri is also an important name on the festival map of Coorg.

Coorg also has all the environmental problems associated with an ecologically, culturally and economically conducive place of human settlement. The major issues are related to: (a) Lack of a Comprehensive Forest Policy ; (b)Monoculture and Exotic tree Species ; (c) Depletion of Soil Nutrients ; (d) Water Pollution ; (e) Solid Waste Managment ; (f) Human-Animal Conflict.

Recognising these concerns, FSL-India organises camps so as to address the environmental issues. To organise camps, FSL-India cooperates with several local organisations that work on environmental issues. It focuses on a variety of short-term projects which include environmental protection, afforestation, tree planting, working along several NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages, working with local schools in teaching English, building toilets and assisting various underprivileged schools. The work will vary largely in the camps and will include some simple physical work.

Location:

In villages located in the District of Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka State. Coorg is accessible from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Courtallam- Tamil Nadu (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-WC-549

The Project:


The town of waterfalls - Courtallam otherwise known as Kutralam is situated on the Western Ghats in Thirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. The numerous waterfalls and cascades along with the health resorts in the area have earned it the title of “the Spa of South India”. The closest towns to Courtallam are Sengottai and Tenkasi at 5 kilometres respectively. The three major waterfalls reachable by road are the Main Falls, Five Falls, and Old Courtallam Falls. Other waterfalls like Shenbaga Devi Falls and Honey Falls are reachable only by trekking on the mountain. Today Courtallam has become a centre of attraction - people from far and wide visit the locations to enjoy the nature.

Work camps here will be organised with the cooperation of local community for rural development and water shed management, environmental education and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, playground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above.

The work camp will involve teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Courtallam is located in Tamil Nadu state and is accessible by domestic airlines. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from Chennai and Bangalore – both Chennai and Bangalore have an International airport. The closest airport to Courtallam is Tuticorin Airport (TCR) approximately 90 kilometres away, and the nearest railway station is Tenkasi, 5 kilometres away. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Jodhpur – Rajasthan (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-WC-542, 553

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 down forever in the area. The local population was pushed down to 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 blend gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs (member of any of several powerful Hindu landowning and military lineages). 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 organised with the cooperation of local community for rural development and water shed management, environmental education and working together with local villages in rural development projects. Most of the schools around Jodhpur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, playground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above.

The work camp will also involve teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also

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will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Jodhpur is located in the state of Rajasthan and is accessible by domestic airlines. Jodhpur is connected by air to major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur; the airport is about 5 kilometres from the city center. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Kolkata (Social / Kids) : FSL-WC-546, 552

The Project:

A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkata also known as Calcutta, is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultramodern 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 favour.

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-India 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 smple renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen repair work, tree planting, making a Kitchen garden etc. This 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, the second week will have visit activities such as visit to the planetarium, amusement park, picnincs 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 are at least 12 volunteers.

Location:

Kolkata/Calcutta is located in the state of 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 rented Guest House or Hostel with shared rooms

Konark - Orissa (Heritage Conservation / Culture / Kids) : FSL-WC-559

The Project:

Konark literally means “Essence of the Corners” is a small town in Puri district in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa), on the Bay of Bengal. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in AD 1236-1264. Konark is also home to an annual cultural dance festival devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha. Konark beach is a popular tourist destination.

Konark Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and therefore the work camp will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will include some physical


work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message of Hertage Conservation through dramas, plays and other creative arts.

The work camp will also involve teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Konark is located in the state of Odisha (or Orissa). The temperature remains mild and suitable as a result of the sea close to Konark. The legendary city is located 30 kilometres north of Puri and 64 kilometres from Bhubaneswar. It is accessible by bus from Puri and Bhubaneswar. The nearest train station is in Puri (30 kilo metres). The nearest international airports are Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Kundapur - Karnataka (Sea Turtle Conservation / Environment) : FSL-WC-540, 543, 556, 560, 561

The Project:

Kundapur is a town situated near the beach on the west coast of Karnataka state, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL-India has been involved in developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers.

In 2004, FSL-India started a Marine Turtle protection project in collaboration with the Forest and Wild Life Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60 kilometre stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2011, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the effort of our volunteers. This year again we will aim to improve our performance. The Work Camps will also focus on creating awareness to the general public, fishermen community and to the schools about the importance of turtles in the bio-diversity. Awareness programs for the local community will involve Beach walks, Puppet shows, Dramas and plays, Mural Painting etc. The volunteers will also be involved in building Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.

Location:

Kundapur is a coastal town in Udupi district, Karnataka state in South India. Cities near to Kundapur include: Udupi (35 kms), Mangalore (95 kms) and Bangalore (435 kms). People coming to Kundapur fly into Mangalore or Bangalore International Airport. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometres from Kundapura. Kundapur also can be reached from Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Kerala by train/bus. Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway -17. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres from the town. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

Accommodation: In the FSL-India Guest House with shared rooms

Kundapur – Karnataka (Social / Kids / Environment) : FSL-WC-548, 550, 551, 555

The Project:


Kundapur is a town situated near the beach on the west coast of Karnataka state, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL-India has been involved in developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. Invariably this is one of the prime locations for FSL-India to initiate development interventions in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisations.

Environment degradation is one of the major issues at Kundapur. To address the environmental issues, FSL-India adopted the “Model Street program” in Kundapur and is raising awareness on the need of recycling and organic compost making by engaging the local community. We get the residents to separate their garbage and the volunteers regularly visit to ensure locals understand the need of this activity and carry it out. This street is a small scale model and in future we hope it will be replicated and scaled up for the benefit of many. We will employ a process of sustainability approach to Eco friendly activities in the community, by adopting the strategies of home visits, surveys, community based organisations training, advocacy and campaign, green youth group development, cotton bag promotion, implementing of small scale Eco projects and other creative, need-based activities will be undertaken in the days to come.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring in their innovations, suggestions and creativity to the project. There are no limitations to this project in so far as development is concerned. However, fixed work (school sessions, Eco-friendly streets and Eco clubs, and community work) will be the usual events for the volunteer to participate in. Nevertheless, new ideas are always welcome. FSL-India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness on environment, health and hygiene; work with local schools in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; simple renovation activities like painting, tree planting, making a Kitchen garden etc.

Location:

Kundapur is a coastal town in Udupi district, Karnataka state in South India. Cities near to Kundapur include: Udupi (35 kms), Mangalore (95 kms) and Bangalore (435 kms). People coming to Kundapur fly into Mangalore or Bangalore International Airport. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilometres from Kundapura. Kundapur also can be reached from Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Kerala by train/bus. Kundapura is well connected to other parts of the country by National Highway -17. Kundapura is also connected by the Konkan Railway, which runs from Mumbai to Mangalore. Kundapura railway station is about 4 kilometres from the town. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

Accommodation: In the FSL-India Guest House with shared rooms

Pondicherry (Social / Kids / Organic Farming) : FSL-WC-541, 544

The Project:

Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, is one of the former French Colonies. It is one of the most touristic places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, the famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. In the past years our cooperation with local partner NGOs has allowed the success of many camps in which schools and villages have benefited from the work done, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene awareness, teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods, simple renovation work like painting, tree planting, making a Kitchen garden etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.


Of late in India there has been increasing importance given to organic farming. Organic means farming activit -ies without the use of chemicals either pesticides, fertilizers of any kind. Fertilization is achieved with compost, vermi-compost and numerous other techniques for maintaining soil fertility and balance. There has been a strong Ogranic farming movement spearheaded by NGOs across India. During the camp, volunteers will parti -cipate in the organic farming activities and get exposure to various methods of organic cultivation.

Location:

Pondicherry is located approximately 200 kilometres south of Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu State. Pondicherry is accessible by bus from Chennai and Bangalore. There are domestic and international airports in Bangalore and Chennai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

Accommodation: In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms.

Udaipur - Rajasthan (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-WC-554, 558

The Project:

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, in the state of Rajasthan is located 403 kilometres southwest of the state capital Jaipur, 248 kilo metres west of Kota, and 250 kilo metres northeast from Ahmedabad. Apart from its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput -era palaces. It is often called the "Venice of the East” and is also nicknamed the "Lake City".

Work camps here will be organised with the cooperation of local community for rural development. Most of the schools around Udaipur lack basic infrastructure like school building, education material, playground and drinking water. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of these children by providing the necessities listed above.

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen Garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc.

Location:

Udaipur is well connected to the major cities of India by land, rail and air. Dabok Airport, is situated in a satellite town about 20 kilometres from Udaipur. Daily flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Delhi. Udaipur City has direct trains on the broad gauge network to most of the major cities in Rajasthan and the rest of India. The city lies on the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway (NH) 8, midway between Delhi and Mumbai, located around 700 kilometres from either city. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


SPECIAL CAMPS:

FSL-India has been organising Special Camps at different locations with strategic partners all over India. The difference to the regular camps is that they are conducted with special topics, which are distinctive from the regular work that FSL-India does in other locations. These projects are planned with a long-term sustainable goal and therefore involve works that are intended to change the lives of many people who deserve special care and attention. These camps are special since the work itself will be initiated and run by FSL-India with a long term mission. In addition, the materials, planning and preparations cost more investment in terms of financial resource.


FSL-India conducts Special Camps in order to facilitate further improvement and to go an extra mile so as to maintain a stronger relationship with its local partners. Special camps deliver extra support to the communities. For example: Happy Hearts, building play parks, construction, painting, distribution of educative materials, medical aid, depending on the specific needs of the present situation. Some special camps are organised for a period of three weeks.

Agra (Heritage conservation / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-189

The Project:

Agra, the former capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 363 kilometres west of the state capital Lucknow and 200 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976, it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most populous in city India. Since 80 percent of the city's sewage flows into Yamuna River, it is 20th most polluted city in India. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1556 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Workcamp in Agra will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, tour guides, school children and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will include some physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, street plays, puppet shows and other creative arts.

Location:

Agra the city of Taj Mahal is connected to Delhi and neighbouring cities by air, rail and road. It is only 30 minutes by air from New Delhi International Airport. The 'Kheria' Airport (Domestic) is only 6 kilometres away from the city center. Agra is a major railway junction on the main broad gauge routes to the south, east and west. Agra's railway station is Agra Cantonment. Shatabdi Express, Taj Express and Inter-city Express from Delhi take 2-3 hours to reach Agra. Agra is on the cross roads of national highways 2, 3 and 11 and is well connected to all parts of the country. 'Idgah' is the main bus terminal in Agra. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Aurangabad - Maharashtra (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-186

The Project:

Aurangabad is a city in the state of Maharashtra, meaning "Built by the Throne" and is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves (30 kilometers from Aurangabad) and Ellora Caves (there are about 34 caves in Ellora, located 30 kilometers from Aurangabad), which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But Aurangabad's crowning glory for tourists is undoubtedly the famous Buddhist caves at Ajanta and the magnificent rock temples of Ellora, built between 200 BC and 650 AD. Recently, Aurangabad has been declared as Tourism Capital of Maharashtra, and has become a thriving industrial center with many fine academic institutions. Its textiles are much sought after and even today, the weavers of Aurangabad produce fine textiles like Paithani, Himroo and Kimkhwab.

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers will take the school children to places for exposure visits, picnics. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in some


renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation etc. The volunteers will also get a chance to visit Ajanta and Ellora.

Location:

Aurangabad is located in Maharashtra state, western India. Chikalthana Airport (Domestic Airport) in Aurangabad is 10 kilometres away from the city centre and is well linked with Mumbai (the nearest International Airport) and other major cities in India. There are regular trains to Aurangabad from Mumbai and other major railway stations in the country. Aurangabad is well connected to all the major towns in the state. Private and state owned public transport buses connect Aurangabad with neighbouring cities. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Badami – Karnataka (Heritage conservation / Awareness) : FSL-SPL-207-WHV-BADAMI

NOTE TO PARTNERS: This camp is conducted in partnership with CCIVS/UNESCO and is part of the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) initiative. We request your cooperation in promoting this special camp among your volunteers.

WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS – BADAMI

Badami is 22 kms from Pattadakal, which is well known for its historic temples. In 1987, UNESCO included Pattadakal in its list of World Heritage Sites. Historically Badami was the centre of ancient Chalukyan glory. Badami today is a sleepy little town on a red sandstone ridge. The Chalukyas are credited with some of the best traditions of Dravidian architecture including an experimental blend of older South Indian temple architecture and the Nagara style of north India. It was home to several rock-cut temples. Badami’s Archeological interest lies in a series of cave temples of 6th century AD excavated for both Hindu and Jain deities.

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. In 2010 and 2011, FSL-India decided to participate in this initiative by organizing the World Heritage Volunteers camp in Hampi. The success of previous camps has encouraged us to continue our partnership with CCIVS/UNESCO and World Heritage Volunteers.

The main objective of the camp would be to spark interest among the local community by involving children, youth and international volunteers in activities that promote sensitivity and respect towards the World Heritage site at Pattadakal and Badami. 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 about culture and heritage conservation.B. Clean up activities around the temples and monuments, which is most visited by tourists and Pilgrims.C. Preparation of Nursery by planting saplings and encouraging children to look after them. D. Organizing Drawing competition for the school children and opening it up to local people by setting up an open art gallery. E. Conduct an Awareness walk or Street Play on Heritage conservation with the help of local tour guides and university students.F. Form “Heritage Clubs” in schools, with an aim to initiate active participation of youth by encouraging school children to become “Young Guardians / Ambassadors” of the Heritage sites.

Location:

Badami is located at a distance of about 500 kilometres from Bangalore, Karnataka. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that


surrounds Agastya lake. The nearest airport to Badami is Belgaum, which is about 190 kilometres away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai by domestic flights. Bangalore is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Badami – Karnataka (Heritage conservation / Awareness) : FSL-SPL-228

The Project:

Historically Badami or Vatapi was the centre of ancient Chalukyan glory. Badami today is a sleepy little town on a red sandstone ridge. The Chalukyas are credited with some of the best traditions of Dravidian architecture including an experimental blend of older South Indian temple architecture and the Nagara style of north India. It was home to several rock-cut temples. Badami’s Archeological interest lies in a series of cave temples of 6th century AD excavated for both Hindu and Jain deities.

Work camps in Badami will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, school children, tour-guides and tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will include some physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, street plays and other creative arts. Volunteers will also conduct activities with children to promote awareness about Environment, Health and Hygiene, Heritage conservation through creative learning methods like games, art, songs, dance, music etc.

Location:

Badami is located at a distance of about 500 kilometres from Bangalore, Karnataka. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake. The nearest airport to Badami is Belgaum, which is about 190 kilometres away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai by domestic flights. Bangalore is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Bangalore and Mysore (Health on Stage) : FSL-SPL-205

The Project:

Public health dialogue on public health issues is becoming increasingly important in India to improve the health status of the people. The project “Health on Stage” is the continuation and the follow up of global effort spearheaded by Asia Europe Foundation and FSL India to mobilise the local community for public health dialogue. It is a unique model that attempts to pool up of young international volunteers and engage them in intensive dialogue with local community by using “forum theatre” as the medium for communication.

Health on stage will be implemented in slums of Bangalore and rural areas in Mysore. Water related issues and water borne disease will be the important components of Health on Stage programme. The volunteers would visit in groups and performed forum theatre and promote Health on Stage.

After a brief inter-cultural exchange and learning the applications of ‘forum theatre’, the volunteers of “Health on Stage” would perform for one month focusing on public health with all its social and cultural dimensions. Under the broader framework of Water and Public Health, a wide range of local issues were will be taken up for dialogue and seek solutions. Hygiene and sanitation, waterborne diseases, preventive and curative aspects of health, water and environment, water conservation, indigenous water purification measures will be the issues to be dealt with.


The forum theatre will not be so much with language based. It will predominantly be body language and action based communications. Initially the volunteers would spend time in social mapping to identify the local water and health issues and through forum theatres analyze the issues with the community and design locally available solutions. This will trigger the thought of the people they would realized that it is they who are principally responsible to find out locally available solutions to their numerous water and public health problems. A local person skilled in form theatre will work with the volunteers throughout the workcamp.

Location in Bangalore: Bangalore Rural & Urban, South India


Accommodation: At the FSL-India Guesthouse, in shared rooms.

Location in Mysore: Mysore Rural & Urban, South India.

Mysore is about 140 kilometres from Bangalore. It 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.


Bhubaneswar - Orissa (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-187

The Project:

Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially spelled Odisha. The city has a history of over 3000 years starting with the Mahamegha-Bahana Chedi dynasty (around 2nd century BCE). Bhubaneswar has been known by names such as Mandira Malini Nagari (City of Temples) otherwise known as the Temple City of India. Bhubaneswar literally means the Lord (Eeswar) of the Universe (Bhuban). It is the largest city of Orissa, and a center of economic and religious importance in the region today. Bhubaneswar's possession of magnificent sculptures and architectural heritage, coupled with the sanctity as Ekamrakshetra make this one of the great religious centres of Orissa since early medieval days. With its large number of Hindu temples (over 600 in number), Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a Temple City of India and together with Puri and Konark it forms the Swarna Tribhuja (Golden Triangle); one of the most visited destinations in East India. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed by the German architect in 1946. It is one of the first planned cities of modern India. With the Chandaka reserve forest on the fringes, the city with an abundance of in-city greenery is one of the cleanest and greenest cities of India.

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places for picnics, exposure visits. Volunteers will take a visit to temples in and around Bhubaneswar, Nandankan Zoo, Puri and Konark Temple. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in some renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation etc.

Location:

Bhubaneswar is one of the ancient cities of India, located in the Eastern part of India. It is the capital of Indian state of Orissa (also known as Odisha). Biju Patnaik Airport (Domestic) at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 kilometres away from the heart of the city. The city has the only airport in the state. It caters to domestic flights alone and regular commercial flights from Kolkata (nearest International Airport), Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Bhubaneswar is one of the two railheads in the state that are connected by trains to all the other


metro cities of India like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Darjeeling – West Bengal (Social / Culture / Tribal / Kids) : FSL-SPL-200

The Project:

Darjeeling is a Himalayan city in West Bengal and is famous for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Him-alayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is situated at an average elevation of 6982 feet (2128 metres) and is also known as 'Queen of the Hills'. It is the "hill town headquarters" of Darjeeling district with a partially autonomous status within the state of West Bengal.

During the camp volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlement of the region to present the import -ance of health and hygiene, environment awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to come up with ideas for the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. By collaborating with local NGOs, FSL-India aims to provide basic awareness to the local tribal population. The program will be mainly in schools/rural areas and volunteers will visit the surrounding villages to promote awareness through dramas and street plays.

The work camp also will involve teaching children in formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community. Volunteers will also visit the tea plantations and take a walk in the reserve forests.

Location:

The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra (96 kilometres). There are direct flight connections with Delhi and Calcutta (nearest International Airport). The closest railway station is New Jalpaiguri about 88 kilo metres away from Darjeeling. It has direct railway connections with Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. Regular bus services are also available. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Dharamshala – McLeodganj (Tibetan Culture / Environment) : FSL-SPL-195, 198, 202, 209, 214, 218, 223, 225

The Project:

Valleys of the Himalayas - This small paradise on earth is home to the His Holiness Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala 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.

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 have the chance to support a local Indian/Tibetan school in need of simple renovation work and interact with the school children. Volunteers will teach children in formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. On the

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third week of the camp volunteers will take part in a four-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund.

Location:

Dharamsala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kilometres from Delhi. Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest railway stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Dharamshala (Tibetan Culture / Construction): FSL-SPL- 203, 210, 215, 219, 222, 226

The Project:

Valleys of the Himalayas - This small paradise on earth is home to the His Holiness Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala 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.

FSL-India has been conducting regular workcamps in McLeodganj, Dharamsala for almost 4 years now. During this period, we noticed that there are many areas around Dharamsala where children have to walk long distances daily (sometimes upto 10kms) to attend a school. Shortage of schools and lack of public transportation makes it difficult for children in these areas to have access to a school. To address this issue, FSL-India has decided to build a center and a school in one of the areas around Dharamsala. The FSL-India center will have 2 permanent staff to manage the placement of our Long Term Volunteers (LTV's) in the school. The LTVs will stay at the FSL-India center and manage the daily educational activities at the school with the support of our staff and local trained teachers.

This workcamp will not be held in the more touristic McLeodganj area of Dharamsala, but will be held in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh. In the first two weeks of the camp, the volunteers will take part in construction of the school building and the center. There will be skilled laborers hired to work along with the volunteers. The volunteers will also 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. On the third week of the camp volunteers will take part in a four-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund.

Location:

Dharamsala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kilometres from Delhi. Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest railway stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Goa - Panjim (Social / Culture / Kids) FSL-SPL-201

The Project:

Situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea), Goa was the former Portuguese colony in India. It is one of India's most cherished and prominent locations for travelers since many years for its remarkable palm-fringed beaches. The workcamp involves teaching children about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on


health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community. Volunteers need to come up with ideas for the program on their arrival, after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The workcamp will focus mainly in schools/orphanages and volunteers will visit the surrounding areas to impart the message given through presentations, puppet shows and dramas/plays.

Location:

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 Mumbai and Bangalore. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Hampi (Heritage Conservation / Awareness) : FSL-SPL-190

The Project:

Located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India, Hampi is definitely one of the most interesting travel destinations on the map of India. It is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar, now declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are breath-taking. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi speaks of the splendour of the Vijaynagar Empire.

Work camps in Hampi will primarily concentrate on protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, school children, tour guides and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will include some physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays, puppet shows and other creative arts.

Location:

Hampi is located in the state of Karnataka, 350 kilometres from Bangalore, and 13 kilometres from Hospet. Hampi is accessible by bus from Bangalore and Goa. The nearest railway station is in Hospet which is about 13 kilometres away from Hampi. The nearest international airports are Goa, Bangalore and Mumbai. The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Hampi (Heritage Conservation / Awareness) : FSL-SPL-213-WHV-HAMPI

NOTE TO PARTNERS: This camp is conducted in partnership with CCIVS/UNESCO and is part of the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) initiative. We request your cooperation in promoting this special camp among your volunteers.

WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS – HAMPI

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 threaten 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. In 2010 and 2011, FSL-India decided to participate in this initiative by organizing the World Heritage Volunteers camp in Hampi. The success of previous camps has encouraged us to continue our partnership with CCIVS/UNESCO and World Heritage Volunteers.

The main objective of the camp would be to spark interest among the local community by involving children, youth 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 about culture and heritage conservation.B. Clean up activities around Virupaksha temple and Hampi Bazar, which is most visited by tourists and Pilgrims.C. Preparation of Nursery by planting saplings and encouraging children to look after them. D. Organizing Drawing competition for the school children and opening it up to local people by setting up an open art gallery. E. Conduct an Awareness walk or Street Play on Heritage conservation with the help of local tour guides and university students.F. Form “Heritage Clubs” in schools, with an aim to initiate active participation of youth by encouraging school children to become “Young Guardians / Ambassadors” of the Heritage sites.

Location: Hampi, North Karnataka, 350 kms from Bangalore, and 13 km from Hospet. Hampi 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.


Jaipur - Rajasthan (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-191

The Project:

Jaipur, the fascinating capital of the marvellous state of Rajasthan, is one of the well-planned cities of its time. The graceful architecture of the City that runs across in pink colour has earned Jaipur the title of "The Pink City". Jaipur is predominantly known for its musicians, artisans and craftsmen. Today, it is flocked by masses for its fine Jewellery, varied textiles and sumptuous cuisine. The famous handicrafts, silver and gold jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones, beads, blue pottery products, carpets and textiles are the most preferred ethnic items by visitors. The growth of the City is also contributed by the rapidly developing social infrastructure with super-specialties hospitals and medical centres, institutions of higher-learning and schools.

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places for picnics and exposure visits. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Jaipur has a close proximity with Delhi, the national capital and is well connected to other parts of the country through air, rail and road. Jaipur International Airport is in the southern suburb of Sanganer, 13 kilometres from Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected by bus and trains to most of the major cities in India. Regular deluxe and AC buses are available from Delhi to Jaipur. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.



Kerala (Yoga / Ayurveda / Culture) : FSL-SPL-188, 192, 196, 199, 204, 211, 216, 220, 224, 227, 230

The Project:

The culture of Kerala is a synthesis of Dravidian and Aryan cultures, developed and mixed for centuries, under influences from overseas lands. Ayurveda is a 5000 year old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" mean "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 individual to take responsibility for one’s own health and wellbeing. 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.

During this workcamp, the volunteers will participate in learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda. Every day 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 in creating awareness among the school children on issues like Health and Hygiene, environmental protection, solid waste management etc. Volunteers need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas, puppet shows and street plays. The volunteers will also take part in Cultural visits to learn more about the culture of Kannur.

Location:

Kannur (also called as “Cannanore”) is located in the state of Kerala. The nearest convenient airport is located at Mangalore, around 125 km from Kannur town. Frequent trains are available from all major cities like Cochin, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Goa. 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 the FSL-India Guest House, in shared rooms

Khajuraho – Madhya Pradesh (Heritage Conservation / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-194

The Project:

Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and is about 620 kilometres southeast of New Delhi, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of mediaeval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their exciting sculpture. The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravāhaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura (means date palm) "one who carries". The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, Khajuraho is also known as The Land of the Moon God.

Work camps in Khajuraho will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in


cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays, puppet shows and other creative arts.

The work camp also will involve teaching children in formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Khajuraho Airport (domestic) is located 5 kilometres from the city, and is served by flights from New Delhi (nearest International Airport), Varanasi, and Mumbai. There are direct trains from New Delhi Station (Hazarat Nizamuddin Railway Station), Agra and Varanasi. Satna and Jhansi both are connected to Khajuraho by regular bus service. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.

Accommodation: In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms. Manali (Social / Kids / Environment) : FSL-SPL-193, 206

The Project:

Manali (altitude of 6,398 feet), is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is located about 250 kilometres north of state capital, Shimla. The small town was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh. Manali and the surrounding area have great significance to Indian culture and heritage as it is said to be the home of the Saptarshi, or Seven Sages. It is known for its beautiful pristine forest of Nehru Park and serves as a base camp for trekking and mountaineering expeditions.

Manali also has all the environmental problems associated with an ecologically, culturally and economically conducive place of human settlement. Recognising these concerns, FSL-India organises camps so as to ad-dress the environmental issues. To organise the camps, FSL-India cooperates with several local organisations that work on environmental issues. It focuses on a variety of short-term projects which include environmental protection, afforestation, tree planting, working along several NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the local community.

The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community. Volunteers will take part in trekking activities around the mountains.

Location:

Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21. It is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh (315 kilometres) from Pathankot. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 kilometres from Manali. Flights operate daily from Delhi. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.



Mount Abu - Rajasthan (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-197, 208

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 down forever in the area. The local population was pushed down to 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 blend gave the martial lineage to the Rajputs.

Mount Abu is the highest peak in the Aravalli range and the only hill station in Rajasthan state. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau – 22 kilo metres long and 9 kilo metre wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1722 metres above sea level. It is referred to as an 'oasis in the desert', as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. Mount Abu is home to a number of Jain temples.

The workcamp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about Basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simplr renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Mount Abu is located in the State of Rajasthan and is accessible by domestic airlines. The nearest airport is Udaipur at a distance of 185 kilometres, but Ahmadabad has better connectivity and daily flights with other parts of the country and is just 221 kilometres from Mount Abu. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi and Mumbai. Nearest train station is “Abu road station” situated about 27 kilometers from Mount Abu town. Abu road train station is well connected to all the major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad.


Pushkar - Rajasthan (Tribal / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-229

The Project:

Pushkar is a city situated in the state of Rajasthan. It is famous for temples and attracts devotees from all over the world who come here to take a dip in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. But by far the greatest attraction of Pushkar is its annual Camel Fair, which is a spectacle to behold, and a large number of tourists visit Pushkar during the time of the fair. An astounding 50,000 camels converge on the tiny desert town of Pushkar, for the annual Pushkar Fair, and it is a great opportunity to witness an old traditional style Indian festival.

The workcamp involves teaching children from tribal and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the city like picnics, exposure visits and city walks. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in the renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.


Volunteers will also facilitate environment awareness activities with the help of local NGOs. In the light of growing concern about environment and rising activism, questions are being raised about ecological degradation at Pushkar valley. With little or no interest and intervention from state, tourists often tend to mishandle resources. They consume resources at higher rate, leaving much more garbage behind.

Location:

Pushkar is just 14 kilometres northwest of Ajmer, at a height of 510 meters. Sanganer Airport, in Jaipur, is the nearest airport connecting Pushkar to the rest of India and abroad. The airport is well-connected to the major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Indore, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Ajmer is the closest railway sta -tion from Pushkar at a distance of just 11 kilometres. Ajmer is conveniently connected with the major cities of Rajasthan and India. Pushkar is easily connected to the major roadways and national highways of Rajasthan and India. The Marwar bus stand is situated in the north of Pushkar and is linked to long distance places, like Delhi, Jodhpur and Bikaner.


Rishikesh (Yoga / Meditation / Culture / Kids ) : FSL-SPL- 212, 221

The Project:

Rishikesh is a city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located in the foothills of the Himalaya’s in northern India, it is known as “The Gateway to the Himalayas”. It is located around 45 kilometres north of another holy city, Haridwar. The city attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, from within India, as well as from other countries. It is a vegetarian city by law, an alcohol-free city, and has also banned the use of plastic bags. Rishikesh, sometimes nicknamed "the world capital of Yoga", has numerous Yoga centres that also attract tourists. Rishikesh is world famous for Rafting and Adventure.

The volunteers will learn the Basics of Yoga and Meditation during the work camp. Every day there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and meditation classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Apart from this, volunteers will also help in creating awareness among the locals and school children on issues like Health and Hygiene, environmental protection, eco-clubs, eco-tourism, solid waste management etc. Volunteers need to be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas, street plays and puppet shows.

The work camp also involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local rural people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community. Volunteers can also take part in trekking activities over the weekend.

Location:

Rishikesh is about 15 kilometres from Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport - a small, quiet and recently renovated airport handling just two flights from Delhi. A railway line connects Rishikesh to Haridwar, but there are only about three slow trains daily. From Delhi the city is about 230 kilometres away and is well connected by buses. A bus journey may take about 5 to 7 hours. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.


Varanasi – Uttar Pradesh (Social / Culture / Kids) : FSL-SPL-217

The Project:


Varanasi, also commonly known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a city situated on the banks of the Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres southeast of state capital Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for several thousand years. The Benares Gharana form of the Indian Classical Music developed in Varanasi, and many prominent India philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians resided or reside in Varanasi. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath located near Varanasi. People often refer to Varanasi as "the city of temples", "the holy city of India", "the religious capital of India", "the city of lights", "the city of learning", and "the oldest living city on earth."

The workcamp at Varanasi will be organised with the cooperation of local NGOs for rural development. The workcamp will involve teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.

Location:

Varanasi is well connected to all the major Indian cities and states by air, road and rail. There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. It is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh. Distance between Delhi and Varanasi is 790 kilometres.


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