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Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQ
Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQ
by: International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
As a volunteer on the Women’s Education project in Kerala, you will work on local initiatives that support and educate women and girls in the Fort Kochi community to develop their English skills, build their confidence, and grow their leadership capacity. Women in India face a wide range of social inequalities and many do not have the opportunity to complete their education or enter the workforce ...
As a volunteer on the Women’s Education project in Kerala, you will work on local initiatives that support and educate women and girls in the Fort Kochi community to develop their English skills, build their confidence, and grow their leadership capacity. Women in India face a wide range of social inequalities and many do not have the opportunity to complete their education or enter the workforce because of early marriage and a very conservative family environment. The aim of the Women’s Education project is to work with these women and girls to improve their English ability so those who wish to are in a better position to gain paid employment and secure a better future for themselves. This volunteer project primarily supports women aged 20-60 years old and occasionally younger girls in...
Program Highlights
Programs are available year round in India - Kerala at an affordable price of US$480.
The IVHQ India - Kerala program begins every Monday of every month; you can choose to volunteer for durations ranging from 1 week to 8 weeks.
The India - Kerala volunteer program is located in the city of Kochi (or Cochin) on the south-west coast of India in the state of Kerala.
India - Kerala program fees include 24/7 in-country support, airport pick-up, program orientation, volunteer placement, accommodation, and meals.
There are six projects on offer in India - Kerala including, Kindergarten, Teaching, Medical, Dentistry, Women's Education, and Special Needs Care.
Quick Details
- Kerala, India
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Women
- All Nationalities
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Integration of travel and the immersion of culture really has made this experience off the scale.
by: Anushka JannooProgram: Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQTake the step and do it! As my first solo trip Kerala, India was the best possible location for me and the program I wanted to commit to. I always felt safe, the other volunteers were so welcoming and the local team really guide you throughout. Working with the ladies on the programme was the ultimate reward, their light, love and compassion was just overwhelming. It will stay with me forever. I’ve done some volunteering previously on more of a local level but the integration of travel and the i...
This is my second time doing it, and I would definitely do it again!
by: Núria Antoja HollensteinProgram: Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQI already volunteered with IVHQ in 2017 and was happy about the support given and the professionality of the planning. The fees are also relatively affordable compared to other projects I checked. The preparation guide and all the website to prepare is very clear and with all the steps easy to follow. The local team were really helpful for any request personally I needed, from tips for local places to helping me to wrap a sari! The food was very nice and loved to try local food, and even accommo...
I was astonished at how safe I ended up feeling despite initial fears
by: Melodie StairsProgram: Women's Education Volunteering in India - Kerala with IVHQI was astonished at how safe I ended up feeling despite initial fears once I realized that the team was literally calling my driver's cell and asking to speak with me to ensure I felt safe and was enjoying my trip. That spoke volumes to me. Thank you!!! My heart overflows with gratitude and love for the team that enabled me to meet such a lovely group of ladies in Kerala! They were willing to let down their guards and allow me into their conversations and homes which far exceeded any expectation...
Program Details
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Locations
- Kerala, India
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Tours
- Causes
- Community Centers
- Community Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- After College
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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