Empowering women and children in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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  Description

  We are is a non-governmental organization dedicated to uplifting women, children and gender minorities in need across Rajasthan, India. Our projects focus on education, skill development, and women's empowerment, creating lasting change in the community.
  Our main projects are our centres in Jodhpur, Setrawa and Jaisalmer.
  
  Empowerment Centers: 3 hours in the morning around 30 women come to our center to receive training in sewing and embroidery and academic classes in Hindi, English and Maths. These women who face multiple discrimination due to gender, religion, caste and economic situation often never been to school or dropped out very early. Our center provides them with a safe space, where they can learn, be themselves, find support and make their first steps towards financial independence.
  
  In the same space as our Empowerment Centers, there are our Primary Education Center running in the afternoon. For 2 hours children from the neighbourhood, often children from the women in the morning, they will participate in classes in Hindi, English and Maths.
  In both projects, we have weekly workshops about general knowledge, self-defence classes (for the women ) and computer classes (for the children.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Dancing

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  LGBTQ

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Volunteers are staying in a guest house that incorporates the home of the NGO's founder, immersing us in Indian culture. Cooking classes are also offered, as well as tours of the city and surrounding areas. Volunteers also have the opportunity to chat with locals in a friendly atmosphere.
  
  Working in the field of an NGO, at a grass-roots level will allow you to experience the Rajasthani culture and people differently than you would probably be able to while just travelling.

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  Help

  We are looking for retirees, students and professors who have valuable experience, knowledge and time to offer. Your involvement can make a significant difference to our mission to promote education, equality and human rights.
  
  You may be able to contribute in various ways, including:
  - Teaching English/Maths and developing the curriculum
  - Working at the sewing centre, which may involve managing orders and ensuring Quality Control
  - Providing administritative support
  - Providing legal or psychological expertise to assist our legal and psychological team
  -Giving strategic guidance of the organisation and helping refine our programs and initiatives
  - Developing our network of partnership organisations and professional collaborations

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We provide free accommodation and food for volunteers.
  
  There is a guest house next door to the headquarters, where our volunteers usually stay. They offer different types of rooms including 3 meals per day, a washing machine, WIFI, filtered water, towels and linen.

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  What else ...

  Volunteers are free on weekends, so they can visit Jodhpur or other cities. Transportation in the city is plentiful and it is easy to get around.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Chilli

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