📝 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
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 providing 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 of 20 satellite villages in and around FSL-India’s Centre for Experiential Living. Activities: Field work on sustainable agricultural practices Teach basic English at a local school Introduce creative learning through art, music, games etc Promote health & hygiene awareness in schools Promote eco-friendly practices Nature walk to learn about plants and their medicinal values Beachwalk
🏠 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: Kundapur is located 440 kms north-west of Bangalore, near the Arabian sea and 91 kms north of Mangalore Leisure Activities: Visit to cultural and religious sites Family visit as part of inter-cultural learning Participate in the cultural programs with local 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