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

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  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.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Films et télé

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Animaux

  

  Jardinage

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Yoga / bien-être
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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.

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  Aide

  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.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Tamil: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  They can learn Tamil language if interested.
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  Hébergement

  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.

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  Autres infos...

  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.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les 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.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We can provide them proper accommodation and space to cook.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs and cats

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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