TIBETAN CULTURE AND DIGITAL LITERACY - DHARAMSHALA - 1 | FSL-WC-231 | 2024-06-17 - 2024-06-30 | CULT,RENO,EDU | Age: 18 - 65

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Work: The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers. The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation. Activities: • Interactions with the community to understand their need and social challenges • Attend a thematic workshop • Teaching Basic English and Digital Education to the children • Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals) • Intercultural activities • Creating awareness on waste management • Involving in clean-up and tree plantation • Participate in Yoga classes with a professional instructor • Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared room Food: North Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location: Dharamshala

Location and Leisure: Location: McLeod Ganj in Kangra district which is the upper part of Dharamshala. Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 kms from Delhi Leisure activities: Tibet has maintained a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. After the Chinese nvasion in 1950, the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s political and religious leader sought and was given asylum in India, along with thousands of Tibetan refugees. Today, there is a thriving settlement in Dharamshala, which is called Tibet-in-exile. To learn about Tibetan culture and religion, there are many places of interest at Dharamshala. Tsuglagkhang, Mcleodganj the residence of the Dalai Lama is a must-visit, as are the Tibet Museum, Dalai Lama temple, Tibetan Parliament House, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, War Memorial and Kangra Art Museum. The Tibetan Children’s Village, a charitable organisation, caters to children who are in the greatest need among the refugees. For the last 5 decades, it has run solely on the generosity of its well-wishers. At Gyuto and Namgyal Monasteries, you can interact with the Tibetan monks and get valuable insights into the peace-loving Buddhist philosophy. If you are in the right place at the right time, you could even be fortunate enough to meet His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Palampur, the Tea Capital of North India is famous for its beautiful tea gardens, which are a natural scenic sight. Tea lovers can pick up some handcrafted, fresh mountain teas here. Some of the teas available are Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Tisanes.

Airport: DEL

Train/Bus station: Transport: • Nearest airport – Delhi International Airport / Dharmashala Airport • Nearest Railway station – Pathankot • Bus from Delhi and other smaller cities of North India.

Requirements: VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 20000 INR

Information About Trekking – Optional Trekking in the Himalayan mountains is a not-to-be-missed experience. If you wish, we will arrange a 2 or 4-day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamshala and Triund. This will be in the 3rd week of the camp. The trekking cost will be as 2 Days and one night for minimum 5 people - 3000 rupees per pax 2 Days and one night for less then 4 people - 4000 rupees per pax 3 Days and 2nights for 5 pax - 4500 rupees per pax 3 Days and 2nights for less then 4 pax - 5000 rupees per pax 4 Days 3 nights for 5 pax - 6000 rupees per pax 4 Days 3 nights for less then 4pax - 7000 rupees per pax