📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has been running work camps 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 work camp, 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
From time immemorial, the fragrance of sandalwood has delighted the connoisseursof perfume. Mysore, Indias Sandal wood City also known as the City of Palaces isthe cultural capital of the state of Karnataka. For nearly 6 centuries, the kingdom of Mysore wasruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, who were patrons of art and culture. An enlightened dynasty, theVodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural and economic growth of the city and the state. InMysore city, an old-world ambience prevails. One can almost see the ghosts of years gone by,hear a faint battle-cry, the clash of weapons, or the boom of a cannon.The Camp:The purpose of the camp is to create awareness on environmental issues affecting this city, Gaining first-hand agricultural knowledge from local farmers, and intercultural exchange are some of the highlights of this camp.Education: is to make a difference to the existing educational system by introducing creative learning methods to the schoolchildren and to improving the facilities of the school,to create better learning facilities for the children in schools and to provide good community service along with the camp activities.Mysore City of Palaces and amp; SandalwoodActivities: Mould young minds, teach basic English in schools with non-formal and creative learning methods like art, music, games Help renovate a school to provide better facilities for schoolchildren I Conduct up cycling activities, teach schoolchildren the creative use of waste material Training on Self surviving skills Training on advance precautions on Health issues Training on waste management Awareness on sanitation and drinking water, Conduct street plays on health and hygiene Training on social distancing Hygiene session for Hotel and Restaurants people Educate schoolchildren to be eco-conscious, create awareness on waste management Help to combat global warming and also create pleasant, green spots by planting trees and flowering shrubs in the community Visit a local Indian family and exchange notes on your experiences Be part of an exposure visit to organic farm and acquire hands-on experience in farming activities Talk to local farmers and learn about their methods of natural resource management
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared roomsFood: 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
Mysore palace is the official residence of the Vodeyar family and was the administrative seat of the kingdom of Mysore for centuries. Built mainly in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, it houses a treasure trove of beautiful paintings and objects dart, collected over the years by the royal family. Antique lovers will find it hard to budge from here, with such a visual feast at hand.In Hindu folklore, Mysore was plagued by the demon-king Mahishasura, a buffalo-headed monster. An ancient stone staircase of 1008 steps leads to the temple of the goddess Chamundeshwari, who fought and killed the demon, thereby liberating the city from his tyranny. Halfway to the shrine is a huge statue of a Nandi bull, carved out of a single piece of black granite. Hiking up this historic hill is a pleasurable experience, from the top of which lies a breath taking view of the city of Mysore