NGO Development Project

India has some of the most diverse regional artisans that pass their culture through the generations. Volunteers would be working towards bringing sustainable development in the village and tribal communities of Southern or Northeastern India. The project aims to create awareness about the plight of underprivileged communities by providing market linkage. The NGO focuses on harnessing the skills and traditions of the rural people to increase their income in the low-monetization economy that is prevalent where they live. The NGO helps sustain these communities by ensuring the livelihood of local artisans by promoting their products and ensuring they get fair trade, fair wages, and preserving their century old traditions and artistic talents. They do in this the forms of various events and projects where they aim to bring positive stories about the artisans as well as provide them with resources to get out of the cycle of poverty.

• Branding the NGO
• Helping out at the fair trade shop/center
• Marketing the fair trade goods
• Brainstorming ideas for improvement
• Skills development trainings
• Learn how to work with data to help create water policies and community suggestionsConfidence building projects for the artisans /li>
  li>Awareness initiatives (such as going to exhibitions, food festivals, cultural festivals for the artisans)

li>Creating design materials

li>Assisting in operations of the center as needed

• Travelers from all over the world who want to make an impactful contribution to India
• Those looking to learn about community issues
• Those who want to learn about Indian culture through small-scale development

• A valuable exchange between volunteers and local communities
• Important for the progress of India
• Much needed for issues that may be neglected
• A good way to experience local cultural life in India

• 18 and over
• 4 Week minimum commitment
• Proactive
• Flexible with the highs and lows of India

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