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Kundapur
(Social/Kids) WC - 521 4th to 17th June
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Kundapur is a town in Udupi district in the India state of Karnataka. It is the
headquarters of Kundapur Taluk and is about 36 kilometers away from Udupi. Invariably
this is one of the prime locations for FSL India to initiate development interventions
in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisation.
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 enable
them 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 on environment, health and hygiene; work with local schools
in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; renovation
of school buildings, playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc.
The mission of this project is to:
¢ Organize a multi-purpose
project to involve the community and sensitize community/people on Health &
Hygiene problems.
¢ Educate the children to build a better and more conscious
society.
¢ Educate on environmental issues to children and villagers.
¢ Work with other NGO's in community service projects.
The kind of schedule
and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities
and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view.
Every camp will be different. The work could be with orphan/school/street/slum
children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location: Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about
36 kilo metres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides.
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 kilo metres from the town.
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilo metres
from Kundapura.
Accommodation: In FSL India Guest-house, in shared
rooms way up
Bangalore (Social / Kids) WC - 522 11th to 24th June
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
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
and health and hygiene; working with local schools in teaching basic English and
Math through creative learning methods; renovation like building playgrounds,
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.
¢ Educate 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.
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 the FSL Home base, in shared rooms.
way
up July Jodhpur
(Social/Rural) WC - 525 2nd to 15th July
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
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 exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Location: Jodhpur and neighbouring regions, State of Rajasthan and is accessible
by domestic airlines. Trains and buses operate on a daily basis from New Delhi
and Mumbai. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms. way
up Kundapur (Social/Kids) WC - 524 9th to 22nd July
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Kundapur is a town in Udupi district in
the India state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Kundapur Taluk and is
about 36 kilometers away from Udupi. Invariably this is one of the prime locations
for FSL India to initiate development interventions in partnership with the local
NGOs and civil society organisation.
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 enable them 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 on environment,
health and hygiene; work with local schools in teaching basic English and Math
through creative learning methods; renovation of school buildings, playgrounds,
painting, tree planting etc. 
The mission of this project is to:
¢ Organize a multi-purpose
project to involve the community and sensitize community/people on Health &
Hygiene problems.
¢ Educate the children to build a better and more conscious
society.
¢ Educate on environmental issues to children and villagers.
¢ Work with other NGO's in community service projects.
The kind of schedule
and the focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities
and the needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view.
Every camp will be different. The work could be with orphan/school/street/slum
children. The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location: Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about
36 kilo metres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides.
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 kilo metres from the town.
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilo metres
from Kundapura.
Accommodation: In FSL India Guest-house, in shared
rooms way up Badami
(Heritage conservation/Awareness) WC - 523 16th to 29th July
Fee
Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Historically Badami or Vatapi was the centre
of ancient Chalukyan glory. It is located at a distance of about 500 km from Bangalore
and is a Taluk in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It was founded in 540 A.D.
by Pulakesi-I (535-566 AD), an early ruler of the Chalukyas. Badami, today 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.
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 and the tourists. The volunteers will
be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees and plants,
thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work
will include physical work and will require a lot of creativity and motivation
from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, and plays and other
creative arts.
Location: Badami (Kannada) formerly known as Vatapi,
is a town and headquarters of a Taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district
of Karnataka, India. 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.
Bangalore is the nearest international airport. The exact Meeting
Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest
house, in shared rooms way
up
August
Coorg
(Tribal/Rural/Environment) WC - 526 6th to 19th August
Fee Two Weeks:
9,500 Rupees
The Project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu)
means "dense forest on steep hill". It is a district located near the
city of Mysore (Karnataka State) 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
subsistence farming. However, a part of the tribal life and culture in Coorg in
India 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 reflected 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.
Kodagu 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 for Kodagu b)Monoculture and Exotic tree Species c) Depletion of Soil Nutrients
d) Water Pollution e) Solid Waste f) Human-Animal Conflict.
Recognising these
concerns, FSL India organises camps so as to address the environmental issue.
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 tribal villages,
working with local schools in teaching English, building playgrounds and assisting
various underprivileged schools. The work will vary largely in the camps and will
always include some amount of physical work.
Location: In villages
located in the District of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka State. Coorg is accessible
from Mysore, Bangalore or Mangalore by bus. Bangalore has an international airport.
The exact meeting point will be mentioned on the info sheets.
Accommodation:
At the FSL Home base, in shared rooms. way
up Kundapur (Social/Kids) WC - 527 20th August to
2nd September
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Kundapur is a
town in Udupi district in the India state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters
of Kundapur Taluk and is about 36 kilometers away from Udupi. Invariably this
is one of the prime locations for FSL India to initiate development interventions
in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisation.
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 enable
them 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 on environment, health and hygiene; work with local schools
in teaching basic English and Math through creative learning methods; renovation
of school buildings, playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc. The mission
of this project is to:
¢ Organize a multi-purpose project to involve
the community and sensitize community/people on Health & Hygiene problems.
¢ Educate the children to build a better and more conscious society.
¢ Educate on environmental issues to children and villagers.
¢ Work
with other NGO's in community service projects.
The kind of schedule and the
focus of the project will be adapted to the season, the possibilities and the
needs of the moment, to improve the achievements in a long-term view. Every camp
will be different. The work could be with orphan/school/street/slum children.
The info sheets will give the full details about the particular camps.
Location:
Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilo metres
from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. 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 kilo metres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore
International Airport, around 100 kilo metres from Kundapura.
Accommodation:
In FSL India Guest-house, in shared rooms way
up
Chilka Lake, Orissa (Social/Kids/Environment)
WC - 528
20th August to 2nd September
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500
Rupees
Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda
and Ganjam districts of Odisha (formerly Orissa) state on the east coast of India
(Bay of Bengal). It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest
lagoon in the World the largest wintering ground for migratory birds. The lake
is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an
ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher-folk
living in 132 villages on the shore and islands. The lagoon hosts over 160 species
of birds in the peak migratory season.
In 1981, Chilka Lake was designated
the first Indian wetland of international important. Over the years, the ecosystem
of the lake encountered several problems and threats such as: 1) siltation due
to littoral drift and sediments from the inland river systems, 2) Shrinkage of
water surface area, 3) choking of the inlet channel as well as shifting of the
mouth connecting to the sea, 4) decrease in salinity and fishery resources, 5)
proliferation of fresh water invasive species, and 6) an overall loss of biodiversity
with decline in productivity adversely affecting the livelihood of the community
that depended on it. To address environmental issues, FSL India raises awareness
on the need of promotion of eco-systems. It is the process of sustainability approach
of Eco friendly activities in the community, by adopting the strategies of home
visit, survey, community based organisations training, advocacy and campaign,
green youth group development, cotton bag promotion, implementing of small scale
Eco projects as per the need and other creative, need-based activities will be
undertaken. The volunteer is 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
Street and Eco clubs, and community work) will be the usual events for the volunteer
to participate in. Nevertheless, new ideas are always welcome.
Location:
Chilka Lake, located in the heart of coastal Odisha, is situated along the district
borders of Pun, Khurda and Ganjam of Orissa. Chilka Lake is a popular tourist
destination. The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar, which is about 120 km away from
the Chika. The nearest rail station is at Balugaon, on the Howrah-Chennai track.
From Balugaon buses are available to the lake. By road, a part of Chilka Lake
is visible from NH5 and the Howrah-Chennai train track. Many buses ply from Bhubaneswar.
The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
At a guesthouse, in shared rooms.
way
up September
Chennai (Cultural/Environment) WC - 529 3rd to 16th September
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Chennai formerly known as Madras is the
capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast
off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and
the fifth most populous city in India, and also the world's 36th largest metropolitan
area.
Chennai is a major centre for music, art and culture in India. The
city is known for its classical dance shows and Hindu temples. Every December,
Chennai holds a five-week long Music Season celebrating the 1927 opening of the
Madras Music Academy. It features performances (kutcheries) of traditional Carnatic
music by hundreds of artists in and around the city. An arts festival called the
Chennai Sangamam, which showcases various forms of arts of Tamil Nadu is held
in January every year. Chennai is also known for Bharatanatyam, a classical dance
form that originated in Tamil Nadu. An important cultural centre for Bharatanatyam
is Kalasketra, on the beach in the south of the city. Chennai is also home to
some of the best choirs in India, who during the Christmas season stage various
carol performances across the city in Tamil and English.
FSL India has been
implementing a CSR project in 8 villages of Chennai. This model village project
is sponsored by HMC Korea and collaboratively. Environment degradation was one
of the major issues in Chennai. To address environmental issues, FSL India will
adopt one Model Village create 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 to
trial this scheme and in future we hope it will be replicated and scaled up for
the benefit of many. It is the process of sustainability approach of Eco friendly
activities in the community, by adopting the strategies of home visit, survey,
community based organisations training, advocacy and campaign, green youth group
development, cotton bag promotion, implementing of small scale Eco projects as
per the need and other creative, need-based activities will be undertaken in the
days to come. The volunteer is 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
street and Eco clubs, and community work) will be the usual events for the volunteer
to participate in. Nevertheless, new ideas are always welcome.
Location:
In the 8 villages of FSL India's Model Village Project which is located in Kanchipuram
district (about 30 kilometres from Chennai city). Kanchipuram is popular for its
world famous silk saris and temples. Chennai has an international airport and
is accessible from Mysore and Bangalore by bus and train. The exact meeting point
will be mentioned on the info sheets.
Accommodation: At the FSL Home
base, in shared rooms
way
up Kundapur (Social/Environment) WC - 531 10th to
23rd September
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Kundapur is a
town in Udupi district in the India state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters
of Kundapur Taluk and is about 36 kilometers away from Udupi. Invariably this
is one of the prime locations for FSL India to initiate development interventions
in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisation.
Environment
degradation was one of the major issues at Kundapur. To address environmental
issues, FSL India has adopted one street 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 to trial this scheme and in future we hope it will be replicated
and scaled up for the benefit of many. It is the process of sustainability approach
of Eco friendly activities in the community, by adopting the strategies of home
visit, survey, community based organisations training, advocacy and campaign,
green youth group development, cotton bag promotion, implementing of small scale
Eco projects as per the need and other creative, need-based activities will be
undertaken in the days to come. The volunteer is 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 street and Eco clubs, and community work) will be the usual
events for the volunteer to participate in. Nevertheless, new ideas are always
welcome.
Location: Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura
Taluk and is about 36 kilo metres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water
from three sides. 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 kilo metres
from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around
100 kilo metres from Kundapura.
Accommodation: In FSL India Guest-house,
in shared rooms way up
Udaipur - Rajasthan (Social/Kids/Culture) WC - 530 17th
to 30th September
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
Udaipur, also
known as the City of Lakes, is a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters
of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is located 403
kilo metres 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".
The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalised
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 rural
people 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, building
playgrounds, 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 kilo metres from Udaipur.
Daily India Airlines 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 kilo
metres from either city. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info
sheets.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in shared rooms way
up October Mysore
(Social/Tribal) WC - 533 1st to 14th October
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500
Rupees
The Project:
Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka
in South India. It was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is considered
the cultural capital of the state. The city has recorded history dating back a
thousand years and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name -
apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess
Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon on Chamundi hill which commemorates
this event.
Over the past few years, FSL India has been exploring the possibilities
of working with the tribal community in the field of education, renovation, environmental
protection, reforestation, tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness
among the tribal villages. We will be working together in building a more peaceful
and working environment with the help of a local NGO. Volunteers will need to
be creative in their approach to give out the message through dramas and street
plays. Volunteers who participate in these camps need to bring materials, ideas
from the program on their arrival, after which the whole group will settle on
a plan of action decided by the team.
Location: Mysore Rural &
Urban, South India. Mysore is about 140 kilometres from Bangalore.
Bangalore
is accessible by air, domestic and some international airlines fly directly to
Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate on an everyday basis
from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact Meeting point will
be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest house, in
shared rooms way up Kundapur
(Sea Turtle Conservation / Environment) WC -534
8th to 21st October
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
The Project:
Kundapur is a
town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close
to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone
for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL
India has been involved in an array 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 2009, 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. The volunteers will also be involved in building
Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.
Location: Kundapura
is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilo metres from Udupi.
Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. 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 kilo metres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore
International Airport, around 100 kilo metres from Kundapura. The exact Meeting
Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest
house, in shared rooms way
up Kolkata (Social / Kids) WC - 532 15th to 28th October
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
The Project:
A city of Joy
and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkata alias 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 flavour.
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 renovation work in the schools like painting, toilet and kitchen
repair work, playgrounds etc.
This special Workcamps 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, movies and so on. This camp is also dependant on the number of
registrations for the camp. These activities are possible if the received participant
applications are at least 12 volunteers.
Location: Calcutta, West Bengal.
Accessible by air, Kolkata has a domestic and an international airport. Trains
and buses operate on a daily basis from many major towns/cities in India. The
exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
At a guesthouse, in shared rooms way
up November Kundapur
(Sea Turtle Conservation / Environment) WC -535
12th to 25th November
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
The Project:
Kundapur is a
town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close
to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone
for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species in this region. FSL
India has been involved in an array 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 2009, 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. The volunteers will also be involved in building
Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.
Location: Kundapura
is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and is about 36 kilo metres from Udupi.
Kundapura is surrounded by water from three sides. 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 kilo metres from the town. The nearest airport is Mangalore
International Airport, around 100 kilo metres from Kundapura. The exact Meeting
Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest
house, in shared rooms way
up December Pondicherry
(Social / Kids) WC - 537 3rd to 16th December
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500
Rupees
The Project:
Pondicherry, also known as Pondicherry,
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.
FSL
India cooperates with our long-standing partner which is an active local NGO in
the fields of education and renovation. In the past years our cooperation 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 physical work at the centre, 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, renovation
like building playgrounds, painting, tree planting etc.
Location: Pondicherry
is located approximately 200 kilometres south from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
State (East Coast). 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 guesthouse, in shared rooms. way
up Jodhpur - Rajasthan (Rural/Culture) WC- 539 3rd
to 16th December
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
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. Culture and lifestyle in Jodhpur is quite fascinating.
Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances,
folk music and the brightly attired people. The desert people are quite affable.
The famous Marwar festival brings out the festive spirits of the people of this
city.
The work camp in Jodhpur will be organised with 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. Besides these activities, volunteers
will exposure in local arts and cultures and inter-cultural exchange with the
local rural people. Volunteers can make a big difference in the daily lives of
the children and the local community. The exact meeting point will be mentioned
in the info sheets.
Location: Jodhpur and neighbouring regions, State
of RajasthanAccessible by domestic airlines. Trains and buses operate on a daily
basis from New Delhi and Mumbai.
Accommodation: At a guesthouse, in
shared rooms.
Culture and lifestyle in Jodhpur is quite fascinating. Lending
a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, folk music
and the brightly attired people. The desert people are quite affable. The famous
Marwar festival brings out the festive spirits of the people of this city. way
up Mysore (Social/Tribal) WC - 536 10th to 23rd December
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
The Project:
Mysore is a city
in the state of Karnataka in South India. It was the erstwhile capital of the
Wodeyar dynasty and is considered the cultural capital of the state. The city
has recorded history dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which
explains the origin of the name - apparently, this was the place where the demon
Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon
on Chamundi hill which commemorates this event.
Over the past few years,
FSL India has been exploring the possibilities of working with the tribal community
in the field of education, renovation, environmental protection, reforestation,
tree planting, spreading health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages.
We will be working together in building a more peaceful and working environment
with the help of a local NGO. Volunteers will need to be creative in their approach
to give out the message through dramas and street plays. Volunteers who participate
in these camps need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival,
after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team.
Location: Mysore Rural & Urban, South India. Mysore is about 140 kilometres
from Bangalore.
Bangalore is accessible by air, domestic and some international
airlines fly directly to Bangalore International Airport. Trains and buses operate
on an everyday basis from almost all major towns/cities in South India. The exact
Meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation:
In a guest house, in shared rooms way
up Kundapur (Sea Turtle Conservation / Environment)
WC - 538
10th to 23rd December
Fee Two Weeks: 9,500 Rupees
The Project:
Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka
near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The
Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal
and plant species in this region. FSL India has been involved in an array 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 2009, 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. The volunteers
will also be involved in building Turtle Information Centre huts along the beach.
Location: Kundapura is the headquarters of the Kundapura Taluk and
is about 36 kilo metres from Udupi. Kundapura is surrounded by water from three
sides. 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 kilo metres from the town.
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, around 100 kilo metres
from Kundapura. The exact Meeting Point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Accommodation: In a guest house, in shared rooms
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