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Join the Global Build in India (Sep.28th- Oct.7th) !!
Global Build/ World Habitat Day Event
Sep.28th ? Oct. 7th 2008
Come join our team to experience a unique Global Build celebration where you will be building in India alongside other GV teams from all over the world! Our team will be joining GV teams arriving from countries such as Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Northern Ireland, Canada, Holland and Korea. Global Village India invites volunteers from across the world to impact communities and lives by building decent, durable and affordable homes. In the past two years, Global Village India has been proud to engage a total of 422 volunteers in 2006 and more than 600 volunteers in 2007 ? but 2008 marks a special challenge in attracting 1,000 volunteers.
■About India■
India is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world and is a land as diverse as it is vast. Its population is expected to exceed China's by 2010, making it the world's most populous country.
India gained its independence from Great Britain in 1947 and is the world's largest democracy. Since independence, India's history has been turbulent. Now in a period of liberalization, India faces the challenge of modernizing while trying to preserve its ancient culture. With an annual per capita income of $300, most Indian families are unable to afford a decent home.
HFH India was formed in 1983 and has built more than 1,000 houses that are approximately 350 square feet, with at least two rooms and a latrine. House designs vary, depending on materials available in the area and the specific needs of the local community.
■Tentative itinerary■
Sep. 28,(Sun) - Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi airport); orientation in evening
Sep. 29-Oct. 3,(Mon-Fri) - Build
Oct. 4, (Sat) - R&R activities (tour of India Gate, Safdarjung Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, etc).
Oct. 5, (Sun) - Travel to Agra to see Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Oct. 6, (Mon) - Half-day build and celebration of World Habitat Day
Oct. 7, (Tue) - Depart to home country
＊Get more information about the R&R tour from here.
■Accommodations■
Team members should expect to stay at a hotel or a retreat center, depending on location and team preference. Rooms will be at least double occupancy in a hotel and will usually have a private bath. If our team is staying at a retreat center, the team members should expect a shared space and a shared bath.
■Meal■
Breakfast：at the hotel / retreat center
Lunch：at work site
Dinner：at restaurants/hotel/retreat center
■Cost■
The approximate cost：about $1,200 ( This number includes fees and costs such as program participation fee-57,000JPY, meals, lodging, local transportation and recreation costs.)
*Airline reservations and a visa to India are not included in the trip cost. We will inform all of the participants about these arrangements in a few days.The point of arrival and departure for the trip will be Delhi, India.
■Application■
Please apply from here. (Please write down "Global Build" in the "team name you wish to join" section)
Closing date for application: July 5th(Sat), 2008
*The resevation fee will be part of the Global Build participation fee (57,000 yen).
*If you prefer paying the whole participation fee when registering, please inform us by email.
