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Join us in shaping the future of India near Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    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. Whether it's through hands-on activities, creative projects, or engaging lessons, Our learning space grooms 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.

    Want in on the action? Join us! Share your skills, time, and energy with these amazing children and 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

    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
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    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 and contribute to their personality building.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    1. We want you to work with our children: share stories and experiences, help them widen their perspective, and teach them skills you are best at, make lesson plans, It may include, but is not limited to, things like painting, playing a musical instrument, photo editing, etc.
    2. As we are a small organization with limited manpower, we will appreciate your help in our documentation and administration tasks such as clicking pictures, maintaining expense sheets, content writing for social media channels, etc.
    3. You come in as a traveler, but you will live like a family. So we need you to share daily chores like cleaning and cooking. Sports are an essential part of our routine, so we expect you to participate in playing games.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have well ventilated rooms with basic facilities which can be used on sharing basis. We have common washrooms, both Indian and western styles, You can also pitch up your tents outside or on the roof.

    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 600 per person per day (for food only). You can contribute whatever you are able to from your heart. We would greatly appreciate it if you can give more to support the children's learning. Lack of money should not deter you from visiting us. Contact us if you have a difficulty getting here.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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, Chapra, Varanasi, Lucknow, New Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, PrayagRaj, Mumbai, Durg, Amritsar.

    Online Train ticket reservation can be done on IRCTC

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We don't have in-house wifi, but the area has good internet connectivity so you may carry an Indian SIM card with an active data pack.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Three hours x 5 days (work is fun here)

Host ref number: 469149549357

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