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Women Empowerment Program for the Women and Young Girls

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2010Year established

Program Overview

In this program we work with women who live in slum area and comes from Below Poverty line families outskirts of Jaipur, in the desert state of Rajasthan. With the overall aim to educate and provide training for women who live in slums, and those who come from BPL (Below Poverty Line) families. Every day girls and women come to our center and here we teach them formal and informal education provide them vocational training etc..

Join a volunteer program targeted toward women from slum areas in the outskirts of Jaipur and those living below the poverty line. The overall aim is to provide them with formal and informal education as well as vocational training at our center. Specific activities include basic English reading and writing, language classes such as Spanish and French, Hindi, Mathematics, and Computer. We place an emphasis on English learning, with this language considered crucial in global communication and in bridging countries around the world. It is important for women in India to have confidence when taking part in global conversations.

We also offer life skills training in areas where they might find work and sustainable income. These include stitching, henna drawing, and cooking. With the development of new skills, they can start their own business and sustain the needs of their families.

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Program Highlights

Help address the issue related to education deprivation among marginalized women living in Jaipur.
Support women in different ways, including using your skills and interests toward their skills development.
Become involved in a range of activities, including teaching English and Maths to young girls.
Share income generation ideas to empower women in India to become self-sufficient.
Spend your weekends checking beautiful sights in India, including the Wind Palace, City Palace, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and Birla Temple, among many others.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
In-Country Orientation

Exclusions

Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Public Transportation Pass
Visa Fees
International SIM Card
Domestic Airfare
International Airfare
Laundry
Financial Aid Counseling
Assistance Booking Travel
Student Union Fees
Transcript Fees
Background Check Fees
Vaccination Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Jaipur, India

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Arts
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Small Business Development
  • Teaching
  • Women
  • Youth Development

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Multiple Year
  • Summer

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $300
  • 3 weeks: $450
  • 4 weeks: $600
  • 6 weeks: $850

Payment Terms

  • Payment Plan

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