Footprints Project
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In rural India, where student retention can be problematic,
providing a school environment that the students and teachers can be
proud of is the first step in encouraging attendance.
The
central aim of this project was therefore to provide such an
environment through the upgrade of the school in Jambha, a desert
village in Rajasthan. Over 3 days the project included:
- the painting of the school rooms internally and externally
- the supply of 6 desks
- development of a stone wall at the front of the school
- general maintenance of roof and windows
The project aims were met by the 11 participants (on the World Expeditions Community Project Trip to Rajasthan) who physically worked together from 19-21 October 2008 , in challenging conditions to complete the work tasks that were identified.
Positive Footprints: India - video documentary
Amanda Byrne of WorldNomads.com and Trent O'Donnell filmed a documentary of the experience that you can see here.
Positive Footprints - India from WorldNomads on Vimeo.
Community Involvement & Feedback
This
was the first community project of its kind in the region. At first,
the community were possibly a little suspicious but this dissipated
when they witnessed the sincerity of the participants and their work
efforts. some of the trip participants found the peoples from the
Jambha community a little reserved to begin with, however this
sentiment diminished after the first day.
The important thing is
that the community valued the project as an important mechanism to
encourage students to attend school and to appreciate that education is
an integral aspect of youth development and enhancing future prospects.
Future plans
This
project was undertaken as part of the World Expeditions Community
Project Travel program where the philosophy is to start and complete a
project within the given timeframe, ensuring that no work is left
undone. It renders a permanent and immediate benefit for the
community.
Travellers on World Expeditions North India Adventure pass through the Jambha village and can see the results of the school Repair program.
(Update posted 09 March 2009)
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