📝 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 partnershipwith 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
The Camp: The project is to conserve the sea turtles specially the Olive Ridley Species in the east coast of Chennai as there is a drastic decline in the sea turtle nesting population due to urbanization, trawling in fishing nets and predation of eggs. Mahabalipuram being a world heritage site, the camp also will focus on the conservation of heritage sites. The local NGOs, Schools, University and Fishermen community will be partner of this camp.
Activities:
Awareness programs in the community and schools on the importance of sea turtle conservation, Pouching, Erosion of beach through Beach walks, Puppet shows, Dramas and plays, etc. the camp creates awareness among the locals, school children.
Cleanup activities around the monuments and interacting with college students
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation: In a rented Guest house or Hostel, with shared rooms. Food: Indian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filtered water is always available for drinking purposes.
📍 About the location
Location: Mahabalipuram is located at 60 Km from Chennai and 100 Km from Pondicherry .The exact meeting point will be mentioned in the info sheets.
Leisure Activities;
Visiting Heritage, cultural and Religious sites, intercultural exchange with fishermen community, interaction with university students
⚠️ Requirements
VISA- The participants should come on TOURIST VISA
ℹ️ Additional information
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