This summer (2012), I am traveling to Karnataka state in India to volunteer with two different organizations. One is Dream A Dream's DreamConnect project in Bangalore city, the other is a primary school in Hosahalli village (near Mysore) called the Viveka Tribal Center for Learning (VTCL), operated by SVYM. I also hope to make a comparative study of how these two organizations entice youths in their respective demographics to enroll in their respective school/program.
This blog will follow my trip in India for
all 12 weeks. I will arrive in Bangalore on May 18th and spend 5 weeks working
with the DreamConnect project, before I travel to Mysore where I will volunteer
at VTCL for another 5 weeks. I will spend the last 2 weeks mainly traveling
around the northern parts of the country.
DreamConnect: A program that teaches life
skills for employment for youths aged 14-18. The main modules focus on basic
literacy in English and computer usage, but also include interviewing skills
and personal financing. At the end of the program, DreamConnect staff and
session facilitators provide students with a certificate and help them apply
for jobs and further education (usually high school level).
SVYM-VTCL: A primary school in Heggadadevanakote,
Mysore District, providing schooling, uniform and lunch for tribal children in
grades 1-10. In addition to regular curriculum, the school places emphasis on
vocational training, health & sports activities, and promotion of local culture
& cultural awareness.
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