India consists of more than 6 lakh villages and is an agrarian country with around 60% of its population depending directly or indirectly on agriculture.
International Rural Development Immersion Camp (IRDIC 2018) is a first of its kind program being conducted in India to provide global youth with a robust grounding in development concepts and theories and equip participants with the analytical and practical skills they need to engage critically in development activities and debates from an interdisciplinary perspective.
India, being a young nation with half of its population below 25, is the worlds largest democracy and is likely to have the world’s largest workforce by 2027, with a billion people aged between 15 and 64. This also means youth are the source of development with the tremendous potential to bring social change.
We believe that its high time to engage Global youth towards building a sustainable future and help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. For this, we need to educate,expose and train youth towards achieving these objectives.
IRDIC 2018 is a 5-day camp focused on Rural development, youth leadership, and social change. It serves as a launchpad for aspiring youth to contribute to development sector of their respective countries.
Around 30 participants from all across the nation and the world will come together and stay, learn and experience rural India. The program will host notable speakers including external guest lectures, faculties, bureaucrats, young achievers and policymakers.
The IRDIC 2018 has been carefully designed to deliver comprehensive learning, exposure, and mentorship to the future global youth leaders.
Location:
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- 5 day camp in Jaipur District, Rajasthan.
- Engage with guest lectures, faculties, bureaucrats, young achievers and policymakers and many more.
- Experience Rural India with practical work, community interactions, field immersion, group activities, site visits etc.
- Learn from leading development sector professionals and not for profit leaders through interactive discussions, one-to-one interactions, and engagements.
- Connect with youth from across the country and world, grassroots workers, policymakers, and various stakeholders in the development sector.
- Enjoy & Explore Jaipur – Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bhangarh Fort, Biological Park, Bonfire, Cultural night and much more.
Eligibilities
Open for All, but preference will be given to students and youth/young professionals aged 18-30 from all across the world.
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
- Online application and payment of program fee. Note – There are NO charges for applying, application is FREE. The relevant camp fees are applicable only if you’re selected.
- We believe in gender equality and aim for 50:50 participation.
- Results:
- Results of both acceptance and scholarship will be declared at the same time on a rolling basis (as and when applications are received).
- Selected candidates have to accept the offer and pay the fees within 3 days of receiving selection confirmation email, if not, then the place will be given to next prospective candidate.
- Participation fees*:
- Indian Nationals: INR 20000/- (Inclusive of accommodation on sharing basis, full catering, Airport/hotel transfers and local travel)
- Foreign Nationals: USD 450/- (Inclusive of accommodation on sharing basis, full catering, Airport/hotel transfers and local travel)
- Scholarships:
- Indian Nationals: Up to 50% reduction in program fee for ALL eligible participants. (ie. Up to INR 10000/-) Example – If you get the 50% scholarship, then you need to pay only INR 10000/-
- Foreign Nationals: Up to 50% reduction in program fee for ALL eligible participants. (ie. Up to USD 225/-) Example – If you get the 50% scholarship, then you need to pay only USD 225/-
- Please submit the scholarship essay in the online application form to be considered for this.
- We encourage you to apply as early as possible to secure a reserved place with a scholarship.
- Alternative sources of funding:
- Your college/university/ organization sponsorship.
- Your college/university Alumni fund or other such funds for student welfare.
- Applying to other charitable organizations/foundations for funding. · Use fundraising platforms like Ketto, Milaap, Gofundme etc.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2018
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