NPGP S1B | NICE-24S-0716A | 2024-07-16 - 2024-07-21 | AGRI,SOCI | Age: 18 - 99

This project is actively working for SDG 1 (No poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2023 in this place!). The total area was a tea plantation until Independence (in 1948) and after that government took the administration. Some parts were abandoned and some parts were distributed among people. This is a kind of traditional village; some families have been living here for more than 100 years. Agriculture and Tea plantations are the main livelihoods in this area. People who have no lands to cultivate are engaging in other livelihoods such as packing and distribute spices, mushroom plantations, etc. Very few people are working in the city or for government. This area is not a popular destination among the locals or foreigners because of the difficulty in accessing common facilities.

Work: The project consists of two parts. First three days we are supporting domestic-level level small-scale income-generating activities for the selected 2 or 3 families in the village. Second four days we moved around villages to meet members of the women’s group/members of the self-help group, kindergarten, youths, etc., and share volunteer stories and cultures with family/ village youths/village level organizations members while supporting to do their daily work. On the last day morning volunteers visit the village kindergarten/village temple/church /Kovil.

Accomodation and food: Volunteers are going to stay at a village house with limited facilities. Electricity, clean drinking water, beds, pillows, and toilets are available. The Internet facility is good. But no Wi-Fi. Clothes can be washed by hand and can be hung outside to dry.

Location: Gampola

Location and Leisure: Located at 134 km from Colombo. This is a rural area and is located among mountains. 620 m above sea level. People mainly depend on agriculture. It is close to ancient kingdoms called Kandy (24 km). This area has beautiful landscapes, mountains, ancient temples etc. Some tea plantations and man-made forest plots also can be seen here.

Airport: CMB

Train/Bus station: Colombo - Volunteers need to arrive at Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport by the end of Jul. 16 and can leave there after 20:00 of the last days. 6 hours by bus to the site. You will meet at the Colombo Government bus terminal in the morning on the first day.

Requirements: Necessary = High motivation to work with rural people, adapt/ respect to local culture and rules. Desirable=language skills of Sri Lankan, experience of joining /coordinating international workcamps, some experience with agriculture, knowing some games for youths, children, etc.220/ 180 EUR for 10/ 6 days to be paid on your arrivals. 20 EUR less for repeaters of GV4GF workcamps and vols. from less expensive countries. There is optional service of 50 EUR to pick up at the airport and one night stay in the guest house, following day breakfast and moving to the meeting point are included.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 180 EUR

Local SDGs (2030 goals) of the family, Nawalapitiya and Sri Lanka