Código:
FSL-SPL-226
DHARAMSALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
India
Fecha de inicio:
11/11/2013
Fecha de fin:
01/12/2013
Extra fee:
214.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Inglés
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
80
Plazas:
22
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
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.
Accommodation: In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms. Accommodation can vary a lot in our camps from youth hostels, guest houses, lodges etc. The accommodation will be simple but comfortable and clean, so be prepared to live a simple lifestyle during these two weeks. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes. FSL-India has been running workcamps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. In every workcamp, FSL-India works in partnershipwith local NGOs i since they are able to identify the problems and needs of the locality. This helps us achieve sustainability and a larger impact in the work that we do. Partnering with a local NGO also helps in reaching out to the local community. In addition, 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.
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. Leisure: Weekends are free The volunteers will not work on Saturdays and Sundays. They can plan their free time accordingly. The camp leaders are there to provide you with the necessary information about interesting excursions and trips around the camp site. To promote intercultural learning, the team leaders will arrange visits to places of interest, weddings, festivals, local house visits, interaction with local youth etc. The local community would be more than happy to welcome you. Please use this opportunity to exchange experiences, to learn more about other social, cultural and political living conditions and to show them, in return, yours. In order to promote that, we will have a special cultural evening, when the volunteers will be able to present their countries and interact with the locals
All nationals need a visa to enter India. Please apply at the nearest Indian Embassy. You may also need a few vaccinations to enter India; this depends on your home country. Ask your sending organization for more details. Kindly send us a Motivation letter along with your application - it helps us to get to know you better and to find out what your expectations are.
Aeropuerto:
DEL
Estación de tren:
Pathankot
Notas:
We accept applications on a first come i first serve basis. Hence, we do not guarantee that the camp will have 18 volunteers with minimum male and female participants as indicated above. The participation fee for this camp is calculated as per the current exchange rate 1 Euro = 70 Indian Rupees ( subject to change upon arrival )