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| | | | "I cannot speak glowingly enough of my experience with YCA in Bangalore. Although I struggled in India at first, the place grew on me and by the end of my nine weeks I did not want to leave. It was a great experience working in an Indian NGO and getting to know the locals. The project really opened my eyes to the various complex problems that urban India is facing" - Ellen Sowersby, India | | | | PROGRAM FAST FACTS: | | Location: | Bangalore, India | | Duration: | 8 - 10 weeks | | Dates (approx): | Flexible | | Project areas: | Community Development, Advocacy, Health | | | | | PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | | YCA works in partnership with three non-government organisations (NGOs) in Bangalore - the Janaagraha Centre, the Freedom Foundation and the Belaku Trust. We collaborate with our partners to identify areas of research or projects which are suitable to each Intern's skills and interests. Completing an Internship program in India enables volunteers to strengthen their skills and experience whilst experiencing life in this incredible country first hand. | | Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy The Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy is a not-for-profit organisation with the vision is to transform the quality of life in urban India. They work towards this goal by supporting and empowering their citizens to identify, act and resolve social, infrastructure, political and environmental issues in their communities. Interns work with Janaagraha through its core programs in citizen training, research and advocacy. Click here to find out more about the specific Janaagraha Centre programs that YCA volunteers support. | | | | Freedom Foundation Freedom Foundation is a pioneer in the fields of Substance Abuse & HIV/AIDS Interventions in India. Freedom Foundation works in the area of de-addiction and opens doors to people infected with HIV. Currently the Foundation is considered the largest service delivery NGO in Substance Abuse & HIV/AIDS sectors in India. The Foundation’s very successful interventions include activities on Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS that address the needs of children, women, and men, especially from communities that are marginalised and suffering from disease and poverty. The Substance Abuse facilities of the Foundation attract clients from various countries all over the world. As an intern, you will support the organisation's capacity development to enable the health professionals to focus their time on the delivery of services. Your tasks may include website development, communications, proposal writing, fundraising, or running a school holiday program for children who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Click here for a full position description. | | | | Belaku Trust The Belaku Trust was initially set up with an emphasis on research regarding health related issues within rural communities. Belaku has expanded its portfolio to include community-based programs which address the social issues that affect health in its broadest terms, for example a pre-school program promoting improved nutrition practices, or a women’s self-help group. The initiatives assist rural communities to develop the tools to become empowered and independent.
As an intern, tasks depend on the individual’s background and interest. In the past, volunteers have rewritten health modules and first aid training packages, assisted with proposal writing and communications, helped with product design, and assisted with sales and marketing for income generation activities. Click here for a full position description.
|  | | | | WHY DO WE WORK IN INDIA?: | | Despite unprecedented economic growth in India over the past two decades, millions of people, particularly women and children, still live with crushing poverty and malnutrition. India has the largest number of child labourers under 14 in the world, and 20% of children aged 6 to 14 are still not in school. The work of NGOs such as YCA's partner organisations in Bangalore is crucial to the sustainable development of India and the opportunities and living standards of its people. YCA provides interns with predeparture training and support throughout the placement, ensuring that interns can work with the host organisation without adding too much to the workload of local staff. For more information on India have a look at the Country Profile. | | | | Click here for India Photo Gallery |
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