Women Empowerment Program
About Women Empowerment
In many countries, women are the marginalised section of society and these activities are geared towards more opportunities and better quality of life for them. This leads to not just the women being helped with living a better life but also building better future generations.
Women empower projects are engaged in a variety on-going and short term activities that help in building the confidence, self-esteem, and abilities of women to lead a better life. Activities of volunteers may be geared towards teenaged girls or adult women
Equal rights are not given to women due to their dependency on their family for livelihood as they have no earnings. Women have less access to various essential resources and employment opportunity due to which, women are victim of domestic violence. Empowered women are the framework, which provide desired framework to society and help in sustainable development. It is essential that the leadership should be implemented such that women can be empowered.
A Trip Unlike Any Other
Why backpack through Europe when you can clap back at poverty? Seeing the Eiffel Tower is something that anyone can do. Whereas waking up in the foothills of the Himalayas is a unique experience that you will carry with you forever. Our programme is packed with activities and sights that will amaze your family and friends. You’ll meet volunteers from all over the world – young women and men just like you who want to make a difference, broaden their horizons, and live an amazing adventure in a part of the world that not many will ever get to experience. The bonds you create will last you a lifetime.
Location - Srilanka
Colombo is the largest city in Sri Lanka and is known as the financial and commercial capital of the country. Located on the west coast of the island,it is the official capital of Sri Lanka and the parliament capital of Sri Lanka.
Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and ancient historical colonial buildings and ruins that offers a variety of experiences. It has the laid-back charm of the historical era combined with the liveliness of a modern city. Colombo would be the best place in Sri Lanka to begin our program.
The wonderful land of Sri Lanka is filled with picturesque beauty due to its beautiful beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. Sri Lanka (officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka) is an island in southeast India. Plenty of tourists visit Sri Lanka for its stunning beaches, colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and destinations such as Kandy , Galle , Yala National Park and Colombo. There are also many famous wildlife sanctuaries with elephant and leopard populations in Sri Lanka.
Tourists can dive with blue whales during the season time or enjoy watching spinner dolphins leaping about in the marine sanctuary, Kalpitiya. Sri Lanka has around 5800 wild elephants and one of the largest populations of leopards in the world. Numerous elephants, leopards, buffaloes and sloth bears can be observed in Yala national park.
Sleepy Gale is the backpackers’ haven with its Dutch Colonial architecture, fascinating nightlife, ice cream parlours and jewellery shops. This is also the spot to witness an international cricket match or explore an ancient fort. Nilaveli and Uppuveli, near Trincomalee are stunning and secluded beaches in which the traveller can spend time in peace. In the south east of Sri Lanka, the Arugam Bay is a golden sand crescent and it offers the perfect location for parties on summer days and balmy nights!
Prices and Payment Options
You can’t put a price on such an enriching adventure experience, but we strive to offer exceptional value for money and flexible
packages
to cater for everyone. We also offer a weekly extension for those of you who are not ready to say goodbye to
beautiful Nepal.
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PROGRAM DURATION PROGRAM PRICE IN EUROS (until DEC 2019)
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2-Week €650
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3 weeks €800
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4 weeks €950
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Weekly extension €160
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Additional cost for Travel Option €324
Included Services and Activities
- Number of nights (depending on the duration booked) stay on sharing occupancy basis.
- All transfers and sightseeing by public transport.
- Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM for most of the hotels (but we can usually arrange earlier check-in).
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Cultural Workshops (one time)
- Volunteer work as per itinerary during weekdays only.
- Services of an English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
Volunteer Activities includes
- Basic Education for English literacy
- Income generation skills
- Awareness towards personal health, hygiene, civil rights etc.
- Functional Skills such as riding bicycles
- Confidence building activities such as taking short excursions, personal life story sharing etc.
Accommodation and Amenities
- Western-style toilets
- Shared bathroom with hot showers
- Separate balconies
- Opportunity to upgrade to single room (at extra cost)
- Free Wi-Fi 24/7
- Mini-library
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Computers, printer and scanner
- Recreation and common hall
- Purified drinking water
Program Start Dates
Program Itinerary
Duration : 15 Days
Country : Srilanka
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Day 1
You will be greeted by an Idex representative at the exit gate of the Bandaranayke International Airport. You will be then escorted to your accommodation and shall be assisted with check-in. He will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the essential documents to you. Overnight stay at accommodation. (Meal – No Meal)
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Day 2
Your morning is free and late afternoon you will join our orientation, the orientation will include- You will get detailed information about Volunteering Project & the work areas. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast & Dinner)
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Day 3
After breakfast – Start volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Then in the evening, have dinner with local, middle class family to get a glimpse into the lives of the Sri Lanka that are in fact a major part of Sri Lankan’s social, economic and cultural engine. During the dinner, we can try to make conversations about how life is for people in Sri Lanka and can share about our own family. Overnight stay at accommodation. (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 4
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Late afternoon enjoy the local cooking demonstration. Overnight stay at accommodation. (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 5
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation. (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 6
You have free day and in this free day you can stay at the accommodation and can access free internet, TV, mini library or you buy weekend trips and enjoy the one night and two days trips near Colombo city.
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Day 7
You have free day and in this free day you can stay at the accommodation and can access free internet, TV, mini library or you buy weekend trips and enjoy the one night and two days trips near Colombo city.
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Day 8
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 9
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 10
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 11
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 12
Volunteer Work during morning and afternoon time for total around 05 hours per day. Overnight stay at accommodation (Meals- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 13
Free day.
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Day 14
This will be a free day and you have the option to take your return flight on this day after 20:00 hours from Colombo International Airport. (Meal – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 15
Morning after breafkast transfer to the Colombo airport. (Meal – Breakfast Only).
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Typical Daily Schedule
Monday – Friday
This is a basic outline for volunteers – the weekend excursions are only included in the Volunteer & Travel package.
A more detailed itinerary is available on request.
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Activities Time
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Breakfast at IDEX accommodation 7:30-8:30
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Project work 9:00 – 12:30
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Lunch 12:30 – 13:30
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Free time/relax 13:30 – 14:00
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Project work 14:00 – 16:00
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Preparation meeting/lesson planning for next day 16:00 – 17:00
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Tea/coffee at IDEX accommodation 17:00 – 17:30
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Dinner at IDEX accommodation 19:00 – 20:00