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Let's work together to make a difference!
Step right up folks, Satyam is here from our learning space! We are in Adari, Mau - a small town some 100 km away from Varanasi, and I'm making magic happen here since 2018. I created a safe haven for the local children to let their imaginations run wild, and let's be real, what could be more important than that?
Our organisation is a unique and innovative educational initiative that enables children in this village with opportunities to learn and grow. Our organisation offers a variety of educational programs and experiences that help children develop a love of learning and a sense of wonder about the world around them. Many Workawayers over the years joined our program that offered art, yog, music, sports, storytelling, academic support, community connection, social emotional and choice based learning under the open sky. Our learning space nurtures children with a supportive and encouraging environment where they can thrive. Here, children are not just receiving an education, but they are also building relationships and creating memories that will stay with them for a lifetime. The goal of our organisation is to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and thinkers, and to create a more vibrant and connected community for all.
This has been our little corner of hope, a place where village children discovered freedom, curiosity, and joy in learning.
If you scroll through our Workaway feedback, you’ll read stories from volunteers who spent unforgettable days at our learning space that grew from ruins under a pomegranate tree into a vibrant hub filled with laughter, creativity, and community. Those experiences shaped who we are today.
In March 2025, we paused the home schooling to grow deeper and wider taking its spirit into schools and communities through three new initiatives:
🌱 Our Current Work
🪶 Project Sparsh – School Transformation
We’ve partnered with the Education Office of Mau to place trained youth fellows in government schools. They work alongside teachers to bring joy, creativity, and values based learning to over 125 children who were once at risk of falling behind.
🏫 Project Bandhu – Community School Revival
We’re reviving a rural community school — that once thrived with 300+ students but nearly closed. Together with villagers, we’re rebuilding trust, ownership, and dignity in education. Through this we are searching ways to create futuristic community schools for under priviledged communities.
🥏 CK Ultimate – Leadership through Sport
Our Ultimate Frisbee program trains boys and girls as equals, breaking gender barriers and nurturing leadership, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. The team now plays across districts and has twice won the Spirit Award at state tournaments!
Want in on the action? Join us! Share your skills, time, and energy with these amazing children and youth. Help them grow into future leaders and responsible human beings. And the best part? You'll get to experience the unique culture of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and spend quality time in a community filled with the loveliest children you've ever seen. So come on, join the fun!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Team sports
Videography
Events & social
Books
Vegetarian or vegan
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
History
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Blogging
Astronomy
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience village life while helping transform schools, revive communities, and play Ultimate with children.
You will experience the lesser-explored culture of eastern Uttar Pradesh, which has a syncretic mix of traditions. The lifestyle here is rurban, so you can see both urban as well as rural lifestyles. You can explore the crop fields nearby as well as the local powerloom industries. Working with children will help you witness how young India thinks.
You’ll experience the real rhythm of rural India from morning chai to vibrant local festivals and heartfelt conversations under the stars.
We’re located about 100 km from Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world perfect for a weekend visit. Within Mau, you’ll discover a weaver community, Bhojpuri traditions, and warm hospitality.
In return, you’ll bring your own stories, art, culture, and curiosity introducing new worlds to our children and youth. Whether it’s a recipe from home, a song, or just your way of seeing life, everything you share adds meaning here. 🌸
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are actively seeking passionate, self motivated individuals who wish to contribute their skills and hearts to our work. Here volunteering isn’t just about teaching, it’s about co-living, co-learning, and co-creating a community that grows together.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
1️⃣ Fundraising & Outreach
Help us sustain and expand our grassroots programs by assisting with fundraising campaigns, writing updates, networking with potential supporters, and spreading awareness about our work. Even a few thoughtful emails or creative ideas can go a long way here!
2️⃣ Workshops & Skill Sharing
Conduct engaging workshops based on your expertise music, painting, photography, storytelling, craft, coding, or any creative art you love. Our children and youth fellows learn best through doing, so hands on, experiential sessions are always welcome.
3️⃣ Volunteer Presentation (A Must!)
Every volunteer is requested to make a presentation introducing themselves about your hometown, culture, passions, and experiences. This is one of the most inspiring moments for our children; it helps them dream beyond borders and feel connected to a bigger world.
4️⃣ Content Creation & Social Media
Support our digital storytelling by helping with photography, videography, YouTube editing, or writing short posts/articles for LinkedIn and Instagram. You’ll help us share authentic stories of rural education and hope with the world.
5️⃣ Cooking & Daily Chores
We live as a family and families share work!
Volunteers are expected to help with vegetarian cooking, cleaning, organizing, and keeping the space joyful and welcoming for everyone.
6️⃣ Sports & Activities
Join us in daily games and outdoor activities! Whether it’s Ultimate Frisbee, yoga, football, or free play. Your participation adds energy and builds beautiful bonds with our children and youth.
If you’re seeking a volunteering experience that goes beyond teaching - one rooted in community, reflection, and shared living then we will feel like home. 🌸
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We appreciate you sharing your learnings and experiences with our children. Like cooking with them, teaching a new language and more about your culture.
Accommodation
You’ll stay with us at our family home and learning space in Adari, Mau, a peaceful small town surrounded by fields and friendly faces. The accommodation is simple, clean, and homely, with access to Wi-Fi, filtered water, and shared bathrooms. Depending on availability, you may have a private or shared room with other volunteers. You can also pitch up your tents outside or on the roof.
We live and eat together as one family.
Healthy vegetarian meals are provided two times a day (we often cook together!). Tea, fruits, and local snacks are always nearby.
You’ll also have access to basic amenities for laundry and workspace.
Evenings are usually relaxed. We share stories, watch documentaries, or plan creative activities for the children.
We are hosting you in the spirit of gift culture. We feel everyone is a volunteer, a teacher, a co-creator with many gifts to share to help build the larger community.
The suggested contribution is Rs 800 per person per day. You can contribute whatever you are able to from your heart. Lack of money should not deter you from visiting us. Contact us if you have a difficulty getting here.
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How to reach MAU
Location and Boundaries
Mau is located about 315 Kms east of capital Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh with two main Highways one National Highway 24 between Gorakhpur (101 kms) and Varanasi (110 kms) route and on State Highway 34 between Azamgarh (50 kms) and Ballia (85 kms) enroute. It is surrounded by districts – Ballia in the East, Deoria in the North, Azamgarh in the West and Ghazipur in the South.
Mau is well connected by road and Railway.
Roadways:
Frequent road-transport is available from Varanasi, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur. Direct buses are also available from Lucknow and New Delhi.
Online Bus ticket reservation can be booked on UPSRTC
Trains:
Mau is a railway junction connecting Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh and Chapra. Many trains are available from Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Varanasi, Lucknow, New Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, PrayagRaj, Mumbai, Durg, Amritsar.
Online Train ticket reservation can be done on IRCTC. Indara (IAA) is the nearest railway station.
By air:
The closest airport is the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Babatpur, Varanasi. you can take train, cab and bus, private and public to Mau from Varanasi.
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We strongly discourage any smoking or alcohol use inside our premises.
You are requested to be courteous and display appropriate behavior while interacting with children as well as locals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have an in-house wifi, also the area has good internet connectivity so you may carry an Indian SIM card with an active data pack.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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He came carrying spinning wheels and toffees,… read more
The kids of this place are amazing. They are super curious, energetic and full of hope. I took Yoga lessons for them, introduced them to the world of Advertising as a career option while they taught me frisbee and a different way of life. They showed me the… read more
Sattyam is managing a wonderful education project for children and adolescents of the village, allowing them to have different experiences and to discover their own passions and talents. In this way he's gifting… read more
Satyam is definitely not the "typical Indian" you might encounter as a tourist. I really enjoyed the conversations we had about his learning space… read more
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He came carrying spinning wheels and toffees,… read more
The kids of this place are amazing. They are super curious, energetic and full of hope. I took Yoga lessons for them, introduced them to the world of Advertising as a career option while they taught me frisbee and a different way of life. They showed me the… read more
Sattyam is managing a wonderful education project for children and adolescents of the village, allowing them to have different experiences and to discover their own passions and talents. In this way he's gifting… read more
Satyam is definitely not the "typical Indian" you might encounter as a tourist. I really enjoyed the conversations we had about his learning space… read more
If you are looking for an experience in close contact with the children, this is the right place for you. Here, you have the chance… read more
We hope that you can all have something like this, so please volunteer there!
Satyam has created an incredible environment for the children, and they are growing to be a group of wonderful young adults.
The children are simply wonderful: enthusiastic, happy,… read more
If you have the chance to volunteer here, please apply. The warm, active , empowered and inspiring spirit of all its members are just few of the multiverse of reasons why this experience is so authentic, culturally rich and memorable in the north of India.
There is so much to learn and share. We are really thankful for all we… read more
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From the first moment of my arrival I felt warmly welcomed from all the children that would never make me feel alone during my stay.
Being this my very first trip and stop in India Satyam helped me out with practical things like getting a new sim card and currency exchange.
He’s a great storyteller and cook and he will also… read more
This is a peaceful and at the same time active place where you can… read more
Namaste! Your feedback fills our hearts with immense joy and gratitude. We are deeply touched by the love and connection you shared with the children during your visit. It warms our souls to hear about the beautiful moments you experienced together.
Your presence brought a special light to their lives, as they embraced the joy of… read more
We want to express our gratitude for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. It brings us great joy to know that your experience was a positive one and that you were able to connect with the children and team in such a meaningful way.
From the moment you arrived, you brought with you so much energy, enthusiasm… read more
