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Join our eco-sustainable project with the tribal community in Tiruvanamalai, India

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  • Last activity : 20 Sep 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    Myself Ajith, started the organisation that plans to create an environmental sustainable housing using bamboo and mud. We also plan for making small organic farm. I could accommodate the volunteers food and stay with tribal villagers. It is 40 km away from Tiruvanamalai. We are also expecting them to teach the children of the tribals to speak English too

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Interacting with the different tribal people and also getting to understand their culture and learning some of the medicine that they prepare from the forest herbs.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking forward for travellers who has good knowledge about bamboo or mud building and gardening or organic farming.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent
    Malayalam: Fluent
    Tamil: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You get to stay with the tribal community and share the food that they prepare. You could also cook your own food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Tiruvannamalai is a Hindu pilgrimage town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. At the foot of sacred Arunachala Hill is the vast, ancient Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, with intricately carved gopurams (towers). To the west, the huge Sathanur Dam was constructed in 1958 on the Thenpennai River. The place world renowned for the sage Ramana Maharishi.

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      Limited internet access

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    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

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    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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A group of people work in a flooded rice paddy field, planting young rice seedlings in the mud, with mountains in the background and cloudy skies above.
The image depicts a group of people sitting on the floor in a room, engaged in eating from metal bowls and plates, with a television visible in the background.
The image depicts a rural scene with a small house, a tree, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The landscape is serene and peaceful.
The image depicts a group of people working in a field, likely engaged in agricultural activities, with rows of greenery and a clear sky, conveying a sense of productivity and growth.
Two men are riding on a motorcycle, wearing helmets and protective gear, navigating a dirt road with a grassy verge, surrounded by trees and bushes. The road is winding and hilly.
The image shows a field with rows of crops, likely rice, growing in the ground, with a body of water in the background and a clear sky above.
The image depicts a group of people, likely children, gathered in a natural setting, with trees and grass visible in the background, suggesting a park or outdoor recreational area.
The image shows a group of people from different countries and cultures, with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles, promoting unity and inclusivity. The scene is peaceful and harmonious.
The image depicts a woman in a black dress carrying a child on her shoulders, surrounded by children in a field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a circle, with some seated on the ground and others standing, surrounded by a natural setting with trees and foliage.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window on the left side, and a doorway on the right side, with a white wall and a gray floor.
The image shows a construction site with a large pile of lumber and building materials, likely for a residential or commercial project, with a focus on the materials and their arrangement.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a lively discussion, with some individuals gesturing and others listening intently, conveying a sense of engagement and interaction.
The image depicts a muddy, wet construction site with puddles and scattered debris, featuring a few metal poles and wires, set against a backdrop of houses and trees.

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