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“True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. yoga is to be lived.”
The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus civilization in
India over 5,000 years ago. True yoga is not about the shape of your
body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed but is to
be lived. You are invited here to experience the inner soul of yourself
and transform the same to the community where we build better
homes, lives and communities. Its not just building …but transforming generation to better healthy life….
Join with us – 28th October till November 6th 2017 @ Pondicherry – India…
Building hopes…
Building
Homes
Changing Lives Transforming communities
Yoga Build is all about Building Hopes, Homes , Changing lives and Transforming yourself and Community..
Began operation in 1983 at Khammam
India and the work of building home is
continuing….
1,19,710
Homes built
and repaired
1,34,893 FAMILIES Served
20 STATES COVERED
IMPACT
23,15,658 People reached
through Behaviour
Change Communication
and awareness
SENSITISE TO SANITISE
1,38,487 People served through
Disaster Risk Reduction and Response.
SHELTER ASSISTANCE SENSITISE TO SANITISE DISASTER RISK GLOBAL VILLAGE
REDUCTION AND VOLUNTEER
RESPONSE PROGRAMS
Namaste, welcome to India, the land of rich cultural history; known for its Rajas and
Maharajas, the land of the great Mahatma, a land in which people of diverse cultures
live in harmony as one nation. This enchanting country has a great history of over 5000
years. The name INDIA is derived from the name of the river ‘Indus’ around which
people started to live. This came to be called the Indus Valley Civilization, which was as
rich as the Greek and Egyptian civilizations. The successive periods of Vedic Civilization
in 2000 BC, Buddhist Era in 700 BC, the invasion of Alexander the Great in 400 BC and
the reign of Hindu Kings starting with Maurya Empire in 400 BC had a great impact on
the lives of people.
India Time Zone UTC + 05:30
Language : - Tamil is the language we speak in Pondicherry. Tamil Origin
(according to first appearance as script) - 300 BC. The earliest example of the
language can be traced back to 300 BC, but its origin is believed to be during
2500 BC or so. In today's world, around 78 million people in the world speak
Tamil. It is this fact of contemporary utility that makes Tamil the longest
surviving language in the world
TAMIL is the oldest language in the world
Vanakkam = Hello Nandri = Thank you
India is basically a religious
country and a spiritual centre.
Religions play a major role in
the day-to-day life of every
Indian. India has given to the
world Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism and Sikhism while it
accepted Islam and
Christianity. Being a secular
country, it equally respects all
religions. Hindus form the
majority group of 82.4 %
followed by 11.7 % Muslims,
2.3 % Christians and others
3.6 %.
There are many ATMs /
banks like the ICICI, the
HSBC, AXIS, Standard
Chartered, and a number
of Indian Banks with 24
hours ATM’s in all the
cities. Western Union and
MoneyGram branches offer
money transfer facilities
and full international
services
Cash / Travellers Cheque
should be exchanged only
through authorised money
changers. Avoid exchanging
in weekends.
There are 24 hour exchange
facilities available at
international airports. But
Team/ members will lose big
money by changing at airport.
Recommended amount –
Maximum $200/-
https://www.oanda.com/curr
ency/converter/ please use
this website for verification.
There will be slightly low
prices while changing at
Cities, provinces and Rural
areas.
Money Exchange
At around October the
monsoon ends and the
temperature drop
gradually. The nights
become crisp in December
and January and daytime is
very pleasant. You can
expect 32c – depends on
climate change too.
Voltage in India is 220V AC/50 cycles.
Sockets are the three pin-round variety,
It is advisable to carry an international
adaptor with you.
Service rendered TIPS: - It is customary
to tip porters and hotel personnel who
have given good personal service. A
10%-15% tip is appreciated in
restaurants and hotels.
For GV teams don’t need to pay every
time. Please collect reasonable amount
of money from every volunteer,
distribute to all those who served us in
the hotel where the team stays. Host
managers can help you.
LOGISTICES : What you can expect:
All arrangements will be made as
per
Health, Risk and Safety
management plan.
AIRPORT TO AIRPORT service will
be provided
Accommodation
1) Hotel with deluxe twin sharing rooms.
2) Air-conditioned rooms with television
3) Attached bathroom with hot water.
4) Laundry service available.
Transportation
Passenger van – Non A/C 15 seat Mini
coach
Meals:
Buffet breakfast will be served at the
hotel with the choice of Indian and
Continental.
Lunch provided at the worksite will be
with the choice of Indian and
Continental: Rice/noodles, meat and
dishes, curries, vegetables, fruits, and
dessert. Vegetarian food is available on
request. Volunteers need to specify
their dietary restrictions.
Dinner will be mostly eaten at the hotel
or out at restaurants according to the
team’s preference for one day.
Water: Minimum of 6 litres water per
day will be provided.
Snack & Soft Drinks : Enough amount of
snacks and drinks / Juices will be
organized.
Fresh fruits : Daily fresh fruits are
organized. Bananas, Apples, Oranges,
Papaya and more
Basic eating rules while roaming
around the city….
• Remember – HFH India
hosting team will organize
most of your meals from day
one.
• Fruits should be washed with
purified water or peeled before
eaten
• Beware of ice-creams that is
being sold on the streets
• Beware of fruit juice – ordinary
water may be added to it
• Milk should be well boiled or
pasteurized
• Tea and coffee should be okay
since the water has been
boiled and filtered.
• Eat curd (Indian yogurt) with
most meals. This soothes the
stomach and reduces the risk
of getting Diarrhea due to
spices
• Drink Tender Coconut Water
whenever possible.
PACKING LIST : -
FOR YOGA : Please bring white Cotton
shirt / T- shirt and White Pants.
Remember you will be sitting on the
floor. Casual dress will do.
For Construction :
Bring old clothing that can get
dirty / stained
Sturdy shoes with closed toes.
No sandals or any open-toed
shoes because of the danger of
dropping heavy things on feet.
T-shirts or long sleeved shirts
(protection against mosquitoes
and sunburn).
Long, durable pants. Shorts are
not permitted for women. Men
are allowed to wear them, but it is
not recommended. Both because
of cultural issues as local people
do not wear shorts, as well as
that abrasion cuts, scratches and
sunburn are most common
injuries at a build.
Two pairs of work gloves
Hat and Sunscreen – sunburn is
a reality and a danger.
Day pack/small bag to contain all
your personal belongings at work
site
Other Useful Items to carry : Sunglasses
Lightweight towel - something that dries quickly
Laundry bag
Shower shoes - you will be sharing your bathroom
Passport and money pouch
Prescription medication
Toilet paper – carry small amounts at any time in your pocket
Voltage converter and adaptor plugs (travel kits are readily
available). Standard voltage in India is
230 – 240 V, 50 Hz. 15 Amps plug points are in use.
Flashlight with extra batteries
Alarm clock
Habitat for Humanity India
engages the community in
converting software, hardware
and heart-ware into a viable
shelter solution.
We are extremely happy to extend
our loving greetings and hearty
welcome to you all for participating
in YOGA BUILD in India. We
appreciate your efforts in spending
your time, energy and resources to
bring about a change in the
housing scenario of our country.
Rajan Samuel,
Managing Director,
Habitat for Humanity India.
24 Hours Wi-Fi Free
“Working with Habitat for Humanity India has been a life
changing experience for me. I have been associated with Habitat
on the Global Village trips four times as a team leader and it
keeps getting better each time. It makes me proud to build
homes for the people who do not have a roof over their head.
Every time I move a brick, it moves my heart.”
Karin Nas – Internationals Volunteer 2013
“I had an amazing opportunity to
paint the school building . Painting
has always been my passion and
the canvas offered to me by
Habitat for Humanity India was
one of a kind. It is extremely
satisfying to know that this simple
act will create a fun, learning
environment for the students.”
Isha Kochar – Domestic volunteer
2015
Habitats Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings
people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Typical Volunteer Tasks:
• Excavation for the foundation & septic tanks
• Brick laying
• Cement mixing, concrete mixing
• Concreting – Columns, lintels, roof.
• Sand sieving
• Moving materials – Bricks, sand, cement…
• White washing
Typical House Designs:
The typical house would measure an average size of 350 sq. ft. With a
strong foundation made with concrete horizontal columns and bricks,
brick walls, cement floor, wooden doors and windows, RCC flat concrete
roof and separate toilet.
Housing Needs (Paragraph)
The need for housing in the rural areas is
huge. There are hundreds of families in
need of safe and decent shelters with
toilets.
The families in need of proper housing
belong to the economically weaker
sections. They live in small huts with
thatched leaf / tiled / tin sheet roofs with
mud / cement walls and mud / cement
flooring. The average size of the house
would be about 150 Sq. ft. The houses
do not have toilet facilities.
An average sized family of five members
with children or adolescent girls have to
undergo difficulties such as protection
for the children at night from snakes,
rats, lizards, insects and spiders. The
grown up girls face difficulties of having
to go to the nearby fields for their
sanitation needs.
Day count Dates Days Activities 1st and 2nd day Oct 28th & 29th Saturday and
Sunday Arrival , travel to Pondicherry – Stay and orientation at 18.00 hours on 29th
Sunday 2017 3rd to 8th day 30, 31 Oct , 1,2,3
& 4 November Monday till
Saturday Build , Yoga ….other activities.
Daily Yoga @ evening at Hotel and Morning Practice @ worksite before work.
Closing ceremony on 4th Saturday at the village. 9th day 5th November Sunday Local visits, shopping etc. ( Every day shopping and beach visits are possible)
9th and 10th day 5th late night till 6th
night November Sunday and
Monday Departure. Travel from Pondicherry to Chennai Airport / Hotel – 3.30 hours
road trip.
Nehru street , Main bazaar, beaches ..Pondicherry is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at main bazaar, Pondicherry. main bazaar, Pondicherry is not just the place for sightseeing, but it also enables you to steal a self-indulgent moment for yourself as well. World standards, extraordinary architecture, innovative layouts, and well-thought execution make place a highly coveted point of tourist interest. Do not forget to carry your camera and capture special moments. Explore interesting themes, fabulous designs, colorful landscapes, amusing characters, ambient music, props and merchandise available in nearby stores- all at one place.