📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This project is organized by the Gami Seva Sevana (Shelter for village) GSS, and they are conducting various
development activities in the area. This area is an abandon tea plantation area, now most areas are
colonized by locals . Majority of the community is south Indian Tamil s but surrounding traditional villages are
Sinhala . They have village school , categorized under 'Harsh or difficult'. Teachers are not motivated to go
this kind of poor schools because of lack of facilities . According to local thinking Science, Mathematics and
English are the most difficult subjects because lack of teachers . Students are studying English since age of 8
but they do not have an opportunity to use it. During the visits of the villages , they were warring about their
language skills . We need to make English as a practical subject.
💼 What the programme involves
Mainly teaching English to village youths and adults using practical way. It could be a story
telling, speech, expedition, role play or a game. You can join with the Women's group work as an
observer and their other activities. First you have to make an activity plan. If you have profession
or skilled about any related skills, you can perform them with village community after discussed
with the group. -- You have to work 5 days per week, at least 6 hours per day. You have to work one weekend day according to
request of school children. Your two free days you can arrange as two consecutive days or different two days . -- Study Theme : You can join with GSS groups activities. Micro financing, organic home garden, environment
conservation, Childrens programs, history and many more you can learn upon your interest.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Village house. You have a single room. Host family will cook for you. No hot water, internet and WiFi . Cloths
washing by hand. All the basic facilities are there. We are not eating beef and pork.
📍 About the location
Located at 130km from Colombo. This is a mountainous area and elevation is 1,100m above sea level. Environment is cool,
windy and low humid. Used for tea plantation by the British people until late 19th century. Still some plantations can be seen.
Agriculture, dairy farming and working at tea plantation are the main income of the community. -- You can learn how to cook local meals and taste different fruits . Meditation center is just 3 km away from the
center. You can visit there when you free while experiencing nature of hill country.
ℹ️ Additional information
800 USD - While feeling the hospitality and culture, share your English knowledge with community