Support an orphanage in a tribal dominated area in Orissa

  India

Calcutta

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: March 2 - March 15, 2009

Description: Although the state of Orissa is famous for its beautiful beaches, immense natural beauty and historic attractions, it is still one of the most underdeveloped states in India. More than half of its population lives under the poverty line and the illiteracy rate is alarming.

The volunteer project is intended to support a local orphanage in the district of Kalahandi, a tribal dominated area and is aiming at providing more facilities and a better accommodation and shelter to the local children. In this project, volunteers will help with painting and building of toilets and bathrooms, playground items and other facilities. The group should also be ready to take initiative and organise creative and entertainment activities with the children of the orphanage.

Muniguda is a small village, 40 km from Rayagada, the capital of Rayagada district, in Orissa State. Muniguda is accessible by train and bus from Bhubaneshwar, Vishakapatnam, Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi, Chennai (Madras) and Bangalore. The nearest international and domestic airport is Kolkata (Calcutta).

There is an extra fee of $175 US for participation in this project, intended to support the local host.

Cost in US$: $290 US

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.