Creative educational and awareness activities in rural communities around Chickmangalore

  India

Bangalore

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Inquire for more information

Description: Chickmangalore is situated in the beautiful Kodagu region of Karnataka. It is one of the largest coffee producing regions of the state and boasts of the most extraordinary and hypnotizing landscapes in the region. Chickmangalore is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Karnataka and has one of the very interesting communities with their very own historical background.

The international volunteer project will be focused on rural development projects in small villages around Chickmangalore which have a need of creative educational support and general awareness in the areas of rainwater harvesting, organic farming and health and hygiene in the low farmland holding families of the region. During the project, volunteers can visit the coffee plantations and also take a walk/trek in the reserve forests. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens, and raising awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene.

Highlights: There is an extra fee of USD 175 for participation in this project, intended to support the hosting organization.

Cost in US$: USD 290

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.