Sambhali Trust - Jodhpur India Raika Bagh - Volunteers Base - Free Volunteering and Work Exchange Opportunities.

Location: Raika Bagh, Jodhpur, India

Sambhali Trust is a non-profit charitable organisation based in Jodhpur, whose focus is the development and empowerment of women and girls in Rajasthan.

We provide underprivileged Rajasthani women and girls with an education in English, Hindi and Maths, as well as training in vocational and social skills, to support them in developing confidence and self-esteem, and help them work towards financial independence.

We specifically work with the Dalit community, who experience discrimination on a daily basis because of their low standing in India's stratified social hierarchy or 'caste system'. Dalit women are greatly suppressed due to the patriarchal nature of this community, and have little or no access to education They are denied the right to choose their own husband and often face a high level of verbal, physical, and sexual abuse within their family circle and community.

We help these women break their cycle of poverty and financial dependence on family members, by teaching them valuable practical skills. Sambhali Trust gives them a voice and a support network to nurture their hopes and ambitions, which allows them the freedom to work towards an individual dream, a priceless gift in their oppressive social and economic situation.

It is preferred that volunteers stay for two months or longer.

Your initial email should be specific and include:
- when you want to come
- for how long
- why you want to volunteer
- explain any special skills you offer

There is not a fee to volunteer. However, in Jodhpur, it is recommended that volunteers stay at a particular guest house, and there is a very nominal cost to cover the lodging & daily meals.

http://www.sambhali-trust.org/
http://www.facebook.com/SambhaliTrust