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INDIA India has a population of one billion, around half of whom are adults in the sexually active age group. The spread of HIV in India has been diverse, with much of India having a low rate of infection and the epidemic being most extreme in the southern States. The number of AIDS cases in Tamil Nadu at the end of 2006 is 52,036. Programme Facts:
YOUTH HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMME - Working where? in government schools and the communities surrounding them(around 1500 pupils) rural and semi-urban communities work in groups of 6 volunteers (2 international, 2 national and 2 local) use non-formal education techniques to address important social, health and environmental issues the role is primarily as a catalyst or facilitator, drawing on the expertise and local experience of the partners with whom SPW India collaborates
Programme Duration : 5 months The local Indian volunteers would have initialised the programme before the international volunteers arrive. You and your partner(s) will live and work in the community.
The activities of the volunteers will include:educating and empowering young people, women and weaker, marginalized sections of society improving access to basic health care information creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, (e.g. introducing organic farming and kitchen gardening techniques) encouraging people to take responsibility for their environment and to improve their standard of living working through Women’s Sangams (Women’s Self Help Groups) setting Leadership clubs in school where informal learning and self-development can take place awareness raising activities within the wider community
Programme Structure
Initial 3-week training in Vellore covering:teambuilding skills cross-cultural awareness basic development theory adolescent health issues (e.g. puberty, HIV/AIDS, gender issues) NFE (Non Formal Education) Techniques sustainable development and Participatory Rural Appraisal Techniques visit to old placement schools Participatory Rural Appraisal and preparing an action plan
Placement stage 1 (2 weeks) - Meeting the local leaders, parents and teachers and modifying the action plan in accordance to their views
Phase 2 training (3 days) Placement stage 2 (4 months) Mid-Term Review (bi-monthly)Staff Support:1 main office in Vellore staff has a lot of interaction with volunteers placements located about 30-40kms apart, all within reach of office, making communication with other volunteers easy
Community Support:Country Information
Background:
India is a sensual overload! Every state has its own language, traditions, religious beliefs and characteristics. Vellore district in the state of Tamil Nadu is home to magnificent temples, Near to beautiful beaches, the cool Nilgiri Hills and Chennai, the fourth largest city in India. Tamilians view themselves as the most purely Indian state of all. The Tamilians are among the friendliest people in India and once volunteers have adjusted to the bustling nature of Indian streets, you will discover a sense of easy going calm underneath the superficial chaos. Language: Tamil, the third officially accepted language in Parliament after Hindi and English Religion: Hindu with small Christian and Muslim populations Food: Staple - a typical meal in Tamil Nadu consists of rice, lentils, grains and vegetables Meat - available but Hindus do not eat beef Vegetarianism - most people practice vegetarianism. Fest on rice, lentils, grains and vegetables accompanied by chutneys, pickles and papaddams Other - food tends to be spicy and hot! Coconut, tamarind, mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and groundnut oil are common in most dishes
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