LeadEarth

  India

  Israel

• Tel Aviv: 
Tel Aviv

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: February 2010

Description: LeadEarth: Make a difference, Lead the way.

Adam LeAdam invites you to take part in a Tikkun Olam mission to Israel and to the fascinating region of Tamil Nadu, South India.

MASA LeadEarth offers 15 future leaders the opportunity to participate in an 8 month volunteer program in the fields of social empowerment, sustainable development, environment and informal education.

The volunteers will work together with the local communities of 11 villages and will take part in the building of an Eco-farm and training center.

MASA LeadEarth will give you the opportunity to interact, live and learn with the local communities of Tamil Nadu, South India and make an impact upon this region.

MASA LeadEarth offers three main components:

* Part one: The Israeli experience. Participants will share five months of professional studying and training in the fields of environment, sustainable development and project management with Israel peers.

* Part two: Professional field work in India. Participants will volunteer in an ecological and
educational project for three months, gaining valuable hands on experience. Participants
will work on community empowerment and will be trained to lead independent social action
initiatives.

* Part three: Building the future. A closing seminar advancing long term Jewish-Israeli
worldwide Tikkun Olam enterprises. LeadEarth alumni will use the knowledge and
professional experience they have acquired to run future projects.

What is included?

Israel: Accommodation on an organic farm (Hava VeAdam) in the Tel Aviv area, full board, transportation, academic level studies, professional courses, social & cultural activities, medical insurance, diploma.

India: Flights, visas, accommodation, full board, transportation, full medical insurance, professional training and support.

The cost of flights from the participant's home country to and from Israel is not included.

Highlights: Extras and core contents:

- Professional training and studies in the fields of sustainable living including: compost toilets, clean energy, building design, use of chemical-free products and organic farming.

- Work and train with the next generation of Jewish young leaders from North America, Europe, Australia and Israel.

- Get to know Israel and India and live, learn and interact with their local communities.

- Prepare yourself for further studies and professional job opportunities in environmental studies, sustainability, international development and project management.

- Be a part of the future "International Jewish service Corps".

- Get Diplomas and certificates from leading NGO's in Israel and India.

Join us for a true life changing journey.

Qualifications: * Individuals that are college graduates or have experience in social action or environmental awareness projects.

Cost in US$: 9500

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 20-30

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Scholarships are Available. MASA grants

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Adam LeAdam's Mission Statement: Adam LeAdam's goals: Strengthening the sense of belonging and interaction between Israel and Jewish communities of the Diaspora. Creating a new generation of young Jewish leadership based on Tikkun Olam principles. Providing assistance to communities in need in Israel and worldwide while building a framework for the International Jewish Service Corps. Improving and cultivating the socio- political image of Israel in the international arena.

Year Founded: 2008

Adam LeAdam is a Jewish based organization. We do require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.