Description

Young WIVES Institute is an initiative in support, skills development and vocational educational for young Indian women who have plans to migrate to foreign countries after marrying non-resident Indians (NRI). The aggravated risks in such marriages occurs due to the woman being at times isolated far away from home in an alien land facing constraints of: language, cultural shock, partner incompatibility that often leads to marital conflict, lack of knowledge of local social support and legal systems, lack of support network of friends and family and unavailability of monetary support and alternative accommodation if required. These women are often without adequate global and cross cultural awareness and pre-departure career skills that render some of them vulnerable in the new social settings.

Young WIVES will facilitate and provide support, skills development and vocational training/qualifications for these particular young women, before they move abroad. It will deliver practical workplace learning qualifications in the areas of community development, social welfare, health-care, hospitality, and small business management. These qualifications are designed and developed by International training institutions, and accreditation and certification agencies giving the students an Internationally recognized qualification at the completion of their studies. These qualifications will lead to increased confidence, skill development, empowerment and enhanced career pathway opportunities for local women from rural Punjab before they move abroad.

Young WIVES seeks to facilitate the personal and career development young women whilst providing social and environmental benefits to the community. In this way, Young WIVES focuses on beneficiary specific learning solutions through skills development, long-term career guidance and support, practical experience and a reliable, high quality international qualification. At the same time, we aim to foster a SEVA (selfless service) spirit amongst our participant learners by providing them with a platform to connect with and contribute to their local community.

Extra skills required for the Young WIVES project:
- Specific skills in related field in gender and development are highly desirable
- Experience in training and assessment is an advantage
- Good communication skills
- Good research skills
- Experience in teaching is a plus

Qualifications

If you are enthusiastic in working with us, please send the following information.
- Your cover letter including your motivations, fields of work interest, desired period of your internship (with start and finish dates) and expectations of the internship;
- A CV/resume including the contact information of a referee;
- A scanned copy of the page(s) of your national passport with ID details.

We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Start dates are flexible, however preference is given to applicants applying for more than 3 months.

Intern Types

• Development
• Education
• Family and Home Studies
• Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Women's Studies

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

As part of your internship, free on-site accommodation and workplace internet is provided. Additionally, lunch, work-related transportation and phone expenses (partially) are provided for by the organisation for all interns staying longer than 8 weeks.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Young Women's IDEA's Mission Statement

Young Women's IDEA aims to empower and educate young women to gain the skills and knowledge that will allow them to make informed and educated decisions as well as providing them with greater tools and resources to overcome obstacles in their life. It aims to strengthen their ability to make decisions and have greater control over their personal circumstances. Through a combination of education, advocacy and rights based programs; Young Women's IDEA facilitates young women's ability to self-empower, lead and demand social change.

Year Founded

2011