
Live the Himalayas — Dharmashala
In het kort:
- Land
- India
- Soort werk
- Cultuur, Restauratie
- Projectduur
- 3 t/m 16 juli
- Aantal deelnemers
- 30 (15 mannen en 15 vrouwen)
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Dharamshala holds a very significant position as the second (winter) capital of Himachal Pradesh. It
is also the abode of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, and the capital of the Tibetan
government-in-exile, with a considerable Tibetan settlement. It is one of the most beautiful, scenic
places in the world, set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains, where
heaven meets earth.
The Camp
To have a safe environment in the school, you will help to construct a safety wall where the land is
sloping, so the children can play without fear of danger. You will work on the renovation of
classroom walls, to give children a colourful learning atmosphere. You can also bring basic
education to the local schoolchildren with creative methods. Due to the influx of tourists, there is a
huge amount of waste generation, which is harmful to the environment. Create awareness for the
protection of the environment and solid waste management in the local community. You will visit
various Tibetan cultural Institutes and Tibetan Children’s Village to learn about the Tibetan
migrants. A 2/3/4-day trek around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund, with spectacular
views is optional.
Dharmashala‘Live the Himalayas’
Activities:
Weeks 1 & 2
• Share your ideas and promote eco-friendly practices
• Help to renovate school buildings and also paint walls
• Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals)
• Teach basic English to children & Session on social distancing
• Working with waste warriors on cleanliness and waste management
• Construction of Hand wash Basin
• Training on Mask and Hand sanitizer Making
• Create awareness in the community and for tourists on responsible tourism, health and
hygiene
• Participate in Yoga classes with professional instructor (only in Wk 1)
Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms
Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Leisure activities:
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese
invasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum
in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in
Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile.
To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala.
Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama is a must-visit, as are the Tibet
Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives,
War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation,
caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has
run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers.
At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable
insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time,
you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur,
the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic
sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas
available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.
Optional:
Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange
a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the
3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as follows:2 days –3000 INR per Pax, for minimum 5 Pax (1 night stay, 2 days)
2 days –4000 INR per Pax, if less than 4 pax
3 days –4500 INR per Pax, for minimum 5 Pax (2 night, 3 days)
3 days –5500 INR per Pax, if less than 4 pax
4 days –6000 INR per Pax , for minimum 5 Pax (3 night, 4 days)
4 days –7000 INR per Pax, if less than 4 pa
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
VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa
Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.
Projectnaam | Live the Himalayas — Dharmashala |
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Projectcode | FSL-WC-221 |
Land | |
Soort werk | |
Startdatum | 3-7-2023 |
Einddatum | 16-7-2023 |
Aantal vrijwilligers | 30 (15 mannen en 15 vrouwen) |
Leeftijd | 18 t/m 65 jaar |
Lokale bijdrage | ₹ 18000 (Indiase roepie) |
Taal |
Jongeren onder 18 jaar moeten voor vertrek verplicht een training volgen. De kosten hiervoor zijn € 50 euro en worden apart in rekening gebracht.
Let op: naast het inschrijfgeld betaal je ter plekke nog een lokale bijdrage van ₹ 18.000. (Ca. € 203)