Women Empowerment through Art

Kolkata, India

Project Overview

In this project, the arts meet society to inform, educate and transform girls and women of marginalized communities through dance, music and theatre. The goal is to give them the ability to express emotions, to build confidence, self-esteem and communication skills, relieve stress, and to encourage creativity and imagination.

Volunteer Profile (at least 2 of these)

Creativity and imagination
Effective communication
Dance and choreography
Music
Social media
Talent management

Languages Required

English

Minimum Stay

10 days

Available Dates

All year round
Flexible dates

Open Positions

5 positions left

Project Details

To allow youth to learn, practice and rehearse; cultivating their inner creativity and natural talents in order to express their feelings and emotions, free from inhibition or rigid judgement from their society
To ensure increased self confidence and self assurance and to enable girls to cope with different situations and emotions
To orient girls and women about their fundamental rights and how to manage social and gender issues
To reduce early marriage and school dropout rates

Teaching music, painting, drama, poetry, crafts, dancing like zumba, ballet, jazz, or other dance forms.
Conducting life skills sessions and workshops on child rights, personal health and hygiene, peer education, and gender orientation for overall personal development.
Discussing and debating about the core values on issues that affect both the personal as well as community life.

Structured dancing course and counselling sessions through dance to girls and women
Marketing plan and Business development plan to increase awarness and partnerships
Excellent communication and coordination within the team, empowering each of the members to be engaged in the project with an active role

Fees

India – Women Empowerment through Art

Length of program	Program Fee $USD
2 weeks	$378
3 weeks	$567
4 weeks	$756
5 weeks	$945
6 weeks	$1134
8 weeks	$1512
10 weeks	$1890
12 weeks	$2268

All programs attract a Registration Fee of €279 on top of the Program Fee (partially refundable until 60 days before your program start date*). A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
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What extra costs will I have?

Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, in-country trips or tours, transport to and from your placement, transfer back to the airport at conclusion of the program.
Spending money – Volunteers in India – Kolkata generally find US$40 to be sufficient for weekly expenses

Program Fee includes

24/7 in-country support
Program orientation
Volunteer placement
Accommodation
3 Meals/day
Linkedin recommendation

Registration Fee

Most affordable program fees
Support from YouSocial Volunteer team
YouSocial Volunteer Consulting Guide
Fundraising kit to fund your project/trip
Comprehensive Pre-departure Pack
Deals on travel insurance
YouSocial Volunteer Certificate

Women Empowerment through Art

Project Overview

Volunteer Profile (at least 2 of these)

Languages Required

Minimum Stay

Available Dates

Open Positions

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Project Details

Fees

India – Women Empowerment through Art

What extra costs will I have?

Program Fee includes

Registration Fee

How to join?

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