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The Srishti Foundation School in Munnar has been working tirelessly towards bringing sustainable change in the lives of the autistic children of local tea plantation workers.

With this itinerary, you will have the chance of joining its efforts by volunteering for language, communication or vocational lessons or engaging in meaning activities at the bakery, the school, the dye house, the gardens, and the fruit preserve factory. Find true bliss in the innocent and heartfelt smiles of the children at the school as you spend wholesome time with them.

Beneficiaries:

• The specially-abled students of the Sristhi Foundation

Inclusions:

• Transportation for the activity
• Refreshments at the Srishti canteen
• All material including paper and fabric used during workshops

Participating Hotels:

• All amă Stays & Trails Bungalows in Munnar

Staying true to a traditional way of life, the Baigas are a forest-dwelling indigenous tribal community in the heart of Madhya Pradesh whose practice of ‘shifting cultivation’ has been passed down over generations as an effective device against deforestation.

This itinerary is a chance to experience their sustainable way of life and rustic traditions. Lend a hand in their daily chores and learn from their knowledge of the forest and their nature-loving attitude. Meet the children of the tribe at the local Anganwadi school and engage in activities such as teaching, storytelling, etc. to create memories to be cherished forever.

Beneficiaries:

• The Baiga Tribals and the Anganwadi School children

Inclusions:

• Transportation for the activity
• Refreshments and Lunch

Participating Hotels:

• Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari - Kanha National Park

The Swastha Centre for Special Education & Rehabilitation—a school by The Coorg Foundation, is an organisation working towards adding sustainable value to the lives of specially-abled children of coffee plantation workers of Coorg.

This itinerary offers you the opportunity to partake in the numerous efforts being made towards the betterment of these children at the school, including volunteering with language, communication and vocational lessons or engaging in activities like baking, painting, etc. You may also choose to sponsor the learning and day-boarding of these specially-abled school children and help us leave a lasting impact on their lives.

Beneficiaries:

• The Coorg Foundation Trust including the differently-abled school children of the coffee plantation workers and their families.

Inclusions:

• Transportation for the activity.
• Refreshments during the activity.

Participating Hotels:

• Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg
• All amã Stays & Trails Bungalows in Coorg

The art of carpet weaving is an integral part of the heritage of Varanasi’s Kapsethi village, and one that the women of the village are coming to dominate. Passed down from one generation to the next, this artform is used to weave intricate stories into rugs and carpets made of natural yarns like wool and jute.

Along with the Human Welfare Association and our team, you will have the opportunity to witness and soak in the beauty of this timeless artform. The craft has also enabled the women of the village gain self-reliance, and earn their own livelihood. Apart from interacting with the craftswomen themselves, you have the opportunity to volunteer with basic language and IT training lessons and help support the women behind this hand weaving artform.

Beneficiaries:

• Carpet weaving trainees of Kapsethi.
• Members of the local community whose livelihood depends on tourism-related activities.

Inclusions:

• Transportation for the activity.
• Packed meals and refreshments.

Participating Hotels:

• Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi.
• Taj Ganges, Varanasi.