Location
Multiple Locations +6
  • Zambia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Botswana
  • India
    • Delhi

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse
Groups
Medium Group (16-30)
Travel Type
Older Travelers

Pricing

Starting Price
350
Price Details
The enrolment fee is £ 350.
The course fees (including food, accommodation, education, and travel to the project) are £ 3.200.
If you don’t have a lot of money – don’t give up! For those who are unable to raise this money, there are opportunities to raise a scholarship towards some of the course fees by joining the Gaia Course. This runs for 4 ½ months before the start date of the Poverty Activist team and is a combination of studies and practical tasks.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Not Included
Domestic Airfare SIM cards
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 23, 2023
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About Program

CICD has taken an active stand to some of the most burning issues of our time and have decided to stand shoulder to shoulder with The Poor.

Learning here is action based, and you will constantly be involved in projects, actions, planning and conclusions. Our teaching methods are untraditional and demanding, both for students and teachers. We all have to be active and involved to get the most out of it – this is where it starts, to create the change we want!

You will work with the community to empower them to create sustainable solutions for improving their lives. You will be applying all you have learned in the previous period of the programme. The projects address areas such as: Health & Hygiene, Education, Climate Change and Farming.

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with CICD - College for International Co-operation & Development for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.

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Program Highlights

  • Working hand by hand with the people.
  • Having the possibility to live in a community.
  • Learning by doing.

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Program Reviews

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  • Impact 4.8
  • Support 4.6
  • Fun 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Safety 4.8
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Nadežda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Cooperation

I have cooperated with the school and its students and graduates and it was always great.
Teachers are eager to cooperate and find solutions for all the challenges. Students are well prepared for projects prior to arrival.

We regularly organize common events like sports, theatre or educational conferences where teachers and students take the lead and support with humble tasks. They are responsible and reliable school

Strong value base at the school and readiness to act! Value experience-based learning, student-centred education, educated critical thinking and global perspectives!

Pros
  • experience
  • international
Cons
  • busy
18 people found this review helpful.
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Svetlana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

People full of stories!

Was hosted by this lovely community a few years ago! Since then follow them closely, students and teachers. Find it very inspiring what they do and also the way they do it. It is not always that volunteering is a positive thing, but what these guys are doing is a different story! the conversations at lunch and dinner times are not about the importance of helping somebody or saving somebody, not about I've done this and I've done that... it is about the issues that other countries/nations are facing, what are the reasons for that and how best is to get first handed information, how to join those who are struggling and rather learn from them and share the experiences.
If you are one of those people who rather be surrounded by people who discuss ideas then it is the best place to be!
Funny fact, you are able later on in life to meet many of the students of this place all over the world.
So yeah, full of content and action programme, a community for life and likeminded friends who actually walk the talk out here.

Pros
  • you meet and befriend people who are full of stories
Cons
  • it is the very intense programme
17 people found this review helpful.
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Karin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing way to make a difference - both developing yourself and make sustainable change for people in need

I have realized what a big impact the students have at the projects they work at in Africa and India - at the same time each of the students develop their own skills and many have found their future path in life. Friendships for life and experience that stay with you - never give up and always look for solutions!
The experiences students gain from this is with them the rest of their life!
Go for It!
I really want to recommend this programme to others - It is a learning curve.
To make changes in this world takes a lot so I think the way you develop in this programme is useful.
The students have to be humble and hard working when they arrive in the project in Africa or India. They must show respect and look for what the people need - not with a starting point in own ideas, but share ideas and make them happen!
I advice many to join this - we need to get together and work hard to take up the challenges of the future with Climate Change and Global warming!
In this programme we unite about making changes - alone we can not change musch, but together we can!
Let us do it - in this programme or in similar programs taking place around the world.

Pros
  • Knowledge about the world
  • Skills in cooperating with others
  • Positive experiences with looking for solutions
Cons
  • You have to pay or join the gaia course
  • Challenging
  • Ready to cook and clean as a part of your daily life
17 people found this review helpful.
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Åsa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Experience that will change your life

When you start this journey and experience all the different aspects from the beginning in the program at the school and then in meeting a new reality in the project you will be challenged and learn things you never thought you would be able to do . The learning is more on an expeirence based way and you get challenged going outside your comfort zone completely. The world is a classroom and you will discover that people around the world are very similar and giving and that gives you hope for the future and also courage to be part of making a better future for us all

Pros
  • you dont need to have a long cv to do the program you only need to go outside your comfort zone and take a challenge
Cons
  • none
18 people found this review helpful.
Dan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

This is your Gap Year!

I complete this programme and what i can say it's just WOW. Short but not too short and long enough to make a big impact in the people life. With 5 months of studies where you get ready for the big adventure, learning a lot of practical skills, getting information about your future project and trying to see how you can do an amazing work there. 6 months in Africa or India, are long enough to make the impact what you want, you have time to rock the world of the locals. Working close with you project leader and communities you will transform the place where you are based.
After when you are back, you have 1 month to show to the public what you did, traveling in Europe and sharing your experience, it's amazing. Take your Gap Year, you deserve it!

55 people found this review helpful.

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