The Project:
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.
FSL-India cooperates with several local NGOs in assisting various government schools by creating awareness on relevant issues as well as undertaking simple renovation work to improve the infrastructure in the schools.
The aim of this workcamp is to:
- Organize a multi-purpose project to involve the local community and sensitize them about the Environment, Health & Hygiene problems.
- Educate children to build a better and more conscious society.
- Education and awareness on environmental issues to children and villagers.
- Assist the activities of other NGOs working in community service projects.
The work camp involves teaching children from poor and marginalized community in the non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health and hygiene. Volunteers will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, renovation of toilet and kitchen etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.
Location:
Jodhpur is located in the state of Rajasthan and is accessible by domestic airlines. Jodhpur is connected by air to major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur. The airport is about 5 kilometers from the city center. 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 rented Guest House or Hostel with shared rooms.
Participation Fee:
Two Weeks: 14,000 Indian Rupees (approximately 175 Euros depending on the exchange rate)