Global Citizens Network: Tamil Nadu, India
Location
India: Rural Areas
Description
GCN's partner in Tamil Nadu is a non-profit organization called SEA (Society for Education and Action), whose mission is to promote the rights of women and children from the surrounding fishing villages. SEA works in 36 different communities through a range of grassroots projects including a recycled material women's craft and economic empowerment group, the development of educational materials in Tamil for vulnerable youth, and the operation of after-school motivation centers to support students in developing talents related to their specific interests. SEA is based in the serene and peaceful fishing village of Mamallapuram.
Trips last 15 days and each team is led by a bilingual, GCN trained team leader. A unique and integral component of your experience includes daily activities of cross-cultural learning.
Highlights
The state of Tamil Nadu is on the Southeastern coast of India and roughly the size of Greece. Tamil is the official language and the region contains eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the magnificent Shore Temple which was constructed out of granite in the eighth century AD.
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