During the summer of I was a volunteer in Jaipur, India. I went there in a program designed for women empowerment. All my life, the best role model I had was my mother who passed away at the beginning of the year; she did great things for me and I know howimportant the role of women in society is. Because of her I became an activist for women rights in underdeveloped countries.
Before the summer of 2023 I never went to Jaipur, but after what I experienced there I plan on going again next year. There is a huge need of schools in which those women can get an education, can develop skills and they need to learn that they can do more in life than just raise babies. Unfortunately they don’t get to experience all that there is to life because they are not given the chance to do so. VWI is trying to change that and give them the opportunity to a life that is more fulfilling but in order for the organization to do so, there is a need for other people to get involved and help organize things and raise money.

The lack of funds makes it very difficult for schools to be built and this makes it very difficult for women to develop their full capabilities. I have encountered there women that had acute senses towards exchange/economy and if they would be able to get a proper education I am sure that they would be able to get their own businesses running and this would offer them a level of independence and self reliance; they would stop depending so much on the man they marry.
I hope that my words can be heard and more people can take initiative in trying to help them, try to work with VWI to make their rights respected.

This is such a fulfilling program and I recommend it to anyone looking to help equip disadvantaged women / children with the skills and information they need to get by in the world.
The females in the program very eager and excited to learn from the volunteers, which makes the experience all the more fun and uplifting! The staff / program coordinators also make you feel very welcome and comfortable.
Jaipur is a wonderful city and there was so much to see during my off time – it was a great experience!

O serviço de recolha à chegada foi bom. O meu alojamento numa família de acolhimento indiana foi fantástico! A comida era deliciosa e o quarto era muito confortável. Os serviços de transporte durante a minha semana de programa foram óptimos e o motorista de táxi conduziu com cuidado. Decidi fazer voluntariado na Índia porque queria fazer voluntariado no estrangeiro durante as férias da primavera e este programa tinha o maior número de opções e os melhores preços. Gostaria de dar 10 em 10 a Volunteering With India. Fomos bem acolhidos. Os funcionários ajudaram-nos a planear actividades para a tarde e para os fins-de-semana. Este programa tem muitas opções e posso dizer que a minha presença no centro de mulheres foi útil. Escolhi apenas 1 semana, mas é pouco tempo para fazer todas as actividades com eles; gostaria de vir em breve e participar no mínimo de 4 semanas. No meu fim de semana em Jaipur, pude ver o Taj Mahal e muitos outros locais bonitos.

Foi ótimo ver alguém do pessoal da VWI assim que saí do autocarro. A família anfitriã foi realmente óptima. Se precisássemos de alguma coisa, bastava pedir. O serviço de transporte foi ótimo. O comportamento simpático do taxista tornou a viagem melhor. Os membros do pessoal do projeto foram muito prestáveis. No projeto, é ótimo que o coordenador do programa esteja sempre por perto para traduzir e ajudar com as coisas. Decidi fazer voluntariado com a VWI porque a Volunteering With India parecia ser o melhor programa porque o sítio Web era claro. A comunicação foi óptima e não tivemos de pagar antes de chegar. Gostaria de dar 10 em 8. Ser voluntário na Índia foi uma das melhores experiências que já tive. Conheci tantas pessoas e vivi a Índia da melhor maneira possível.