📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
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 partnership with local NGOs – 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.
💼 What the programme involves
1st week-Goa Goa is situated on the west coast (Arabian Sea) and was the former Portuguese colony in India. It has been and still remains one of India’s most popular travel destinations, noted for its remarkable, palm-fringed beaches and laid-back lifestyle. The Camp: The project is to work in schools and orphanages to give a safe, cleaner, creative and environmental friendly atmosphere to the children, active participation in festivals and infuse creativity into the management. Activities: Health & hygiene awareness Wall painting Carnival celebration participation – set up and manage food stalls along with local families 2nd week – Kundapur: Kundapur is a town situated near the beach on the west coast of Karnataka state, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain range). The Western Ghats is India’s prime zone for bio-diversity and known for its animal and plant species. FSL-India has been involved in developing projects for many years in this region and has now formed a very strong network of local partners and local volunteers. FSL-India initiates development interventions in partnership with the local NGOs and civil society organisations in this area. The Camp: The focus of the camp is to provide field based, learning knowledge on sustainable agriculture and introduce creative learning methods in schools. FSL-India will directly implement these methods with the network of farmers’ club, women’s groups and school management
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation : At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms. You will be provided with bunk beds. Toilets and bathrooms are separate, with shower facilities. Hot water will be made available. Food: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
📍 About the location
Location: Canacona, a sea side village in Goa, 650 km south of Mumbai Location: Kundapur is located 440 kms north-west of Bangalore, near the Arabian sea and 91 kms north of Mangalore Leisure Activities: Visit cultural and religious sites Indian family visit Intercultural exchange with community
⚠️ Requirements
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
ℹ️ Additional information
The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.