EKAL VIDYALAYA FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – INDIA
WELCOME TO EVFIP (INDIA)
Greetings and welcome to the Ekal India Internship (EII) Program for 2015-2016. We are excited
that you have chosen Ekal’s internship journey to understand, appreciate and participate in the
social, cultural, economic and educational development efforts directed to the people in the
rural sector of India.
We look forward to making your experience, both memorable and personally rewarding from
developmental education as well as your deep desire to assist those that need that extra touch
of help, assistance and personal support.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Purpose of the EII program is to provide to the college age adults, an opportunity to engage and
participate in providing learning and skill development support to the families in rural segment
of India, and at the same time help gain understanding of the social, cultural, education,
economic and environmental nuances of the rural region.
General Scope and Outreach:
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Educational Support to the School Age Children (All levels)
Introduction of Digital Platform to the School Age Children and Adults – Phase I
Respectful and Sustainable Management of Water, Land and Animal Resources
a. Water capture, retention and efficient usage
b. Water’s role in sewer, sanitation and hygiene efforts
c. Water’s role in farming and husbandry needs (Example: Drip Irrigation etc.)
d. Sustainable eco management measures that provide and preserve the integrity
of land, water and animal assets (factoring in unforeseen emergencies)
e. Other
Health, Hygiene and Nutrition
a. Focus on all ages with special emphasis on infants, babies, young children,
expectant mothers and seniors
b. Special support and educational assistance to young mothers on all three
dimensions
c. Sewer and Sanitation Support
d. Other
Vocational Skills Development and Program Support
Economic, Ecological and Environmental Literacy
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EKAL VIDYALAYA FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – INDIA
NEAR TERM PROGRAM FOCUS – 2015 - 2017
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Nutrition and nutritional Gardening project Support
Skills Development and Vocational Training Program for both Genders
High school age Children and Young Adults
o Adults seeking skill in arts, crafts and occupational skills
o Trainers, teachers and local leaders
PROGRAM PARCIPATION REQUIREMENTS
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Daily recap, feedback and Journaling of daily activities
Group participation and person to person interaction
Respectful treatment of local customs, culture, languages, manners and gender norms
Commitment and willingness to go into the villages and interact with the rural lifestyle
for the entire duration of the project
Project Completion Report to the Program Committee (Preliminary on the final day of
internship & Final report in 3 weeks from end of program)
Upon successful completion of the program, Ekal Vidhyalaya Foundation will provide to
the intern a completion certificate and to the College Faculty (if so desired)
Program specifics pertaining to travel, stay, logistics etc. – Please see separate
document
CONCLUSION
To be filled in……
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EKAL VIDYALAYA FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – INDIA
Please fill all the details.
Personal Information
Applicants Name:
Date:
Address:
Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy):
Phone:
Email Address:
Attending University:
Best time to contact via phone:
Spoken Language:
Do you speak Hindi? _Yes/ _No
Can you Understand Hindi? _Yes/_No
College Year:
What are your expectations from this endeavor?
What are your strengths?
Please use a separate page or essay form to describe
Parent/Guardian Information
1.Name (First, Last, MI):
Address:
Phone:
Email:
2.Name (First, Last, MI):
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Are you aware of EKAL activities in India?
Emergency Contact I:
Phone:
Relation to you:
Emergency Contact II:
Phone:
Relation to you:
Do you have a desire to contribute to uplift tribal villages?
Medical History
Current state of Health:
Current and past significant medical history:
List of any allergies:
List of current medication:
Medical Insurance
Name of the Plan and ID number:
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EKAL VIDYALAYA FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – INDIA
Proposed Program and Structure
Date: December 13-23 – 2015
Location: Gramothan Resource Center (GRC)
KARANJO, Zarhkhund, India
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Arrival at Ranchi, Zarhkhund by Air on December 12th
Travel to Karanjo on evening of 12th or 13th morning
Stay at the guest house on the ground of GRC.
Daily schedule:
a) Breakfast 8:00-8:30 AM
b) Visit a village 8:30-11:30 AM
c) Visit residential school on ground of GRC
d) Lunch 1:30-2:00 PM
e) Discussion 2:00-3:00 PM
f) Rest 3:00-4:00 PM
g) Nutritional Project and Skill Training for villagers and students 4:00-6:00 PM
h) Open evening session (variable) 6:00-8:00 PM (e.g. Attend village satsang)
i) Supper
j) Group Discussion 8:30-9:30 PM
Team of three students will have assigned task (e.g.: Literacy, Nutrition, Skill
Development, and Empowerment)
Leaving on 23rd to return to Ranchi for departure
Expenses: $500.00 deposit for ground expenses due with signed acceptance
letter.
NOTE:
Application due by September 21st, 2015.
Please submit your application at: hptampico@gmail.com
Application includes the signed waiver and essay, all the fields of the form is mandatory.
Contact number for
Dr. Hashmukh Shah: 1-815-441-0559 (US)
91-973-756-8252 (INDIA December 10th , 2015 onwards)
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Important travel tips and packing requirements
2015 internship December 13 to 23.
1. Each has to be signed up for entire length and attend it to its entirety or lose the
recognition certificate and deposit.
2. They need to be arriving at Ranchi airport on December 12th for 2015 and leaving Ranchi
on December 23rd.
3. They need to submit us their travel itinerary 6 weeks in advance to facilitate their
pickup and drop off.
4. They need to submit proof of visa to India with travel documents
5. Please carry copy of health insurance and provide emergency contact numbers and
other needed information.
6. You will be responsible for travel expense to and from India up to Ranchi.
7. 500 $ deposit required once selection made and will be used for 10 days on ground
expenses of room and board plus local travel during stay.(estimated cost 50$ per day).
8. You may plan to visit or stay longer in India after departure from Ranchi but we need to
know in advance.
9. It will be winter in rural area with temperature at night as low as 50 F.
10. We need to be full sleeve shirt or top and pant or Kurta, socks and preferably sneakers
in rural travel. Jackets need pockets with zipper as easy to lose phone or wallet from
open pockets.
11. Travel light with suitcase size 25 inches or smaller and advice to carry backpack instead
of a typical 21” roller bag, hence total 2 pieces are more convenient for travel.
12. You need to sign after reading a liability waiver and release and agree to INDEMNITY
Ekal Vidyalaya and related programs.
13. Blue jeans are difficult to wash and dry in winter season. Field cloth are preferable and
need to bring, towel, hand towel, pair of slipper bathroom tissue roll, wide mouth water
bottle and limit pair of cloth to 4-5. Hooded jacket is preferable. Phone reception will be
poor but we will have Internet in resource center (we stay there).
14. Student joining from Indian universities will need to make application and will require
phone interview after essay submission and on selection 10000 rupees deposit will be
required. Local transportation to arrive at Ranchi or at nearest train station called
Chakradharpur, Zarhkhund ,on the date above and will provide all local transportation.
(this is on Mumbai –Kolkatta route.)
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