Location:

Jaipur, India

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, MayMester Intersession, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

Would you like to volunteer your time with Women in India? If yes, then you are in right place ;VWI offers to volunteer work with one of our women empowerment center.

We are running a center where we educate and train women. Every day there are around 80 women who come to our center and get basic education and training program. We are training women in heenna paint, drawing & stitching work. After getting free training course from our center they can find a good job or can start their own business as this type of job is very popular in India. This project was created to offer an income-generative source for women. Along with this, we also offer 1 to 1 and group counseling with all the women in our center.

Setting Description:

Working towards women empowerment enables you to support women in their pursuit of healthy and sustainable livelihoods. Women’s groups provide a forum for issues such as family health, women’s rights, and access to resources, income generation, and other challenges women face in their daily lives. Volunteers have the opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate in ongoing projects. You can also provide support in many other ways, depending on your skills and interests and the needs of the local community.

Cost:

$350 for 1 week and $150 for each week thereafter. Students will get 10% Discount in Fees which are joining the project for min 4 weeks.