Make a difference to the lives of the voiceless in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an NGO working from a village in the foothills of Sirumalai Mountain, Eastern Ghats, in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. We founded in 1990 to carry out development projects for Integrated Development of the Society with particular focus among children, youth, small farmers and landless labourers, towards their emancipation from all sorts of bondedness and lack of opportunities and access to decent livelihood. A project for restoring traditional cotton variety called Karungani cotton was implemented for 3 years among 300 small farmers. Another project worked among the bonded girls of textile Units and Garment industries and redeemed adolescent girls. The main focus of the organisation is among rural farming communities irrespective of caste, color or creed. A major project is being implemented in 77 villages from 2022 --wherein the primary and prominent focus is improvement of small land holding farming communities in sustainable agriculture development with its eco friendly farmer friendly techniques and methods.

    Volunteers can expect to help a local village community and will have an opportunity to participate in afforestation initiatives, tree plantation drives, preparation of seed balls, establishment of Miyawaki forest, Implementation of rain water harvesting, Contour bunding, construction of mini-check dams among other things.

    We live in a very peaceful, calm and rustic village setting in the foothills of a small but bio-diverse mountain range called Sirumalai Hills. The Hills is home to rich bio-diversity and many rare and traditional varieties of plants, animal and bird species can be found in the Hills.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Culture
    Charity work
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Animals
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Nature
    Mountain
    Yoga / Wellness
  • 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

    Volunteer can experience authentic village life in rural Tamil Nadu. Volunteers have the opportunity to do field work in the surrounding villages and know about the local, slow way of life in contrast to the busy lives of the cities. By hosting volunteers we expect to bring in a new perspective, new view point in our way of functioning and thinking. We are open and willing to accept the knowledge and ideas the volunteers bring with them.

  • Help

    Help

    Workawayers are expected to participate and contribute in day to day functioning of the farm. Main activities include watering, mulching, preparation of different methods of organic compost and liquid manure, pruning trees and plantation depending on the season. We are open to any new ideas the volunteers with their experience bring with them. Volunteers with specific skill sets in permaculture and climate resilient agriculture are utmost welcome. Volunteers also have the opportunity to teach village kids and college students bio-diversity, conservation of flora and fauna and environmental protection. We see youth and young children as drivers of change and volunteers could have the chance to engage with them to bring a positive change in environmental protection and sustainability, Volunteers who can help in documentation, preparing project report, digital marketing and help improve the presence of the NGO in Social Media are welcome.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Tamil: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    They can learn Tamil language if interested.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Proper accommodation with attached bath available for 3 people at a time. Sharing accomodation available for another 3 people. Food will be provided. Morning simple south Indian break fast, lunch full course meals and dinner tiffin will be provided. Tea and snacks will be provided in between.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Volunteers are expected to contribute to sustainable living by consuming water and electricity only when needed. Volunteers are expected to be substance free. They should not pollute the farm with plastic waste. At least one tree plantation is compulsory for each volunteer.

  • 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 have 24 hrs Wi Fi subject to occasional power cuts or other natural calamities beyond our control. Digital nomads will enjoy the calm, peaceful and rural settings with scenic views.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can provide them proper accommodation and space to cook.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs and cats

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 524923297284

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