Volunteer, Explore & Evolve -Living in Rural India with Nativefolks
- India
About Program
Dwelling with the native tribes, understand the sustainable practices of farming and take part in the projects on seed banking, agroforestry and ecotourism in the world’s first Organic State, Sikkim. Volunteer in Assam for wildlife initiatives, explore the weaver communities, tea cultivation methods while you live in one of the richest biodiversity zones in the world. Immerse in the nativity of Goa and work with initiatives such as marine conservation, waste management and elder care, engaging in cross-generational conversations. Involve in learning the local art forms from culturally rich tribes of Odisha and volunteer for sustainable building projects, leveraging the indigenous architectural skills of the locals. Live local at the Bamboo Village of Kerala, work with the rural entrepreneurial units of Bamboo crafts empowering local women and take part in the farming activities and wildlife conservation initiatives of Gudalur, a village in the junction Karnataka, TN and Kerala.
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Program Highlights
- et hands on experience in various farming practices and processes like vermicompost, seed banking, cultivation, harvesting and much more. Also, contribute your bit for the conservation initiatives in rich biodiversity regions of the country.
- Witness the rich culture and traditions of authentic folks, live local, learn their indigenous skills, language and cuisines in diverse rural destinations of India, while you share yours!
- Through volunteering, you are creating a positive impact on the local ecosystem-enhancing livelihoods, socio-cultural exchange, environment and beyond.
- ake away with you the learning from the local indigenous skills, sustainable living practices, rich traditions and rituals, livelihood models and more than all, the simplicity!
- If you are here to volunteer and explore rural India with all its nativity, “Namasthe! You’re welcome”. We take you to Assam, Sikkim, Goa, Odisha, Tamilnadu & Kerala
Program Impact
These programs have created greater impact in the students in terms of appreciating their own culture better, able to cope up different cultural environment making them employable across the globe, respect other individuals and religion, making them more responsible and mature. By living with the locals, learning their language and indulging in their daily activities, a person can transform to respect and love another human in their own authentic way of living.
The students will be placed to stay with local communities in rural parts of India. They will have the opportunity to explore the culture of the state, immerse in its traditions, art forms and engaging in various community initiatives.
The programs are also impacting the communities in terms of creating alternative livelihoods, keep the local culture, art and heritage alive while empowering local youth and women. There is a great exposure to outside culture too.
We are in the journey of making travel more sustainable, responsible and impactful.
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Location
India is well known for the rapid growth that they have been experiencing. The economic growth and substantial changes to the infrastructure have made it possible for many cities to grow as travel destinations. Exploring India is inexpensive but rich in culture with big ticket attractions like the Taj Mahal to the taken-for-granted geography of the mountains, deserts, and beaches.
