Global Citizens Network: Tamil Nadu, India
Location: India: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Jan 7th - 21st, 2012
Global Citizens Network
129 North 2nd Street Suite 102 Minneapolis, MN 55401 United States
Call Us
Phone: +1.800.892.0022 +1.612.436.8270
Fax: 612.436.8298
Description
GCN's partner in Tamil Nadu is a non-profit organization called SEA (Society for Education and Action), whose mission is to promote the rights of women and children from the surrounding fishing villages. SEA works in 36 different communities through a range of grassroots projects including a recycled material women's craft and economic empowerment group, the development of educational materials in Tamil for vulnerable youth, and the operation of after-school motivation centers to support students in developing talents related to their specific interests. SEA is based in the serene and peaceful fishing village of Mamallapuram.
Trips last 15 days and each team is led by a bilingual, GCN trained team leader. A unique and integral component of your experience includes daily activities of cross-cultural learning.
Highlights
The state of Tamil Nadu is on the Southeastern coast of India and roughly the size of Greece. Tamil is the official language and the region contains eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the magnificent Shore Temple which was constructed out of granite in the eighth century AD.
Qualifications
GCN seeks participants committed to the shared values of peace, justice, respect, cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation; the preservation of indigenous cultures, traditions and ecologies; the enhancement of life around the world.
Type of Programs
- Community Service / Volunteerism
- Cultural Exploration
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Education
- Volunteering
- Women
- Youth Development
This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to India
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekPost Services Include
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Global Citizens Network's Mission Statement
In partnership with people of diverse cultures, GCN promotes cross-cultural understanding and interconnectedness through authentic immersion experiences.
Year Founded
1992
