Final Field Program - University of Virginia

CHE04 SERVICE PROJECT: DALIT WORK PROJECT (1200-1800 Friday, 22 October) Minimum
15/Maximum 25 (PRICE: $23)
Introduce yourself to India by lending a helping hand.
Meet some members of the Bridge Education Services
Trust, who have organized a work project in one of the
poorer areas in Chennai. The Bridge Education
Services Trust, which sponsors Human Rights
Education Movement of India, is an agency that is
dedicated to improving the conditions of the Dalits
("Untouchables") in the Chennai region. This work
project may involve cleaning, painting, repairing,
cutting the grass, or gardening – whatever needs to be
done. Be sure to bring plenty of bottled water as you
will most likely be working outside.
CHE06 HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN INDIA (1230-1800 Friday, 22 October) Minimum 10/Maximum 30
(PRICE: TBA)
[FDP: KIMMEL]
An overview of the public health system in India will be given. The role of private health care providers and the
position of the health insurance companies in the system will be analyzed. Special reference will be made to
health care provided to women and children and the rural areas. Please note: The cost of this trip is based on
round-trip transportation to the healthcare facility; the overview and onsite visit is sponsored by the Indian
Medical Association.
CHE07 GREEN COALITION: HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA (1300-1700 Friday, 22 October)
Minimum 15/Maximum 26 (PRICE: $27)
[FDP: Z. SMITH]
Founded in 2000, Green Coalition is an independent NGO that focuses on improving public health standards,
protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development and ethical business. The Coalition’s policy
advocacy and advocacy are rooted in principles of citizen action, ecological research, practical thinking, and
empowering education. This NGO is familiar with the environmental problems facing India and the challenges of
dealing with these problems. Students in Professor Smith’s courses and members of the shipboard community
interested in such issues are invited to an onboard discussion with Tariq Hyder and staff from Green Coalition,
followed by an accompanied site visit to Anjuman-E-Himayath.
Begun as an educational institution in 1890, Anjuman-E-Himayath now runs separate homes serving approximately
1,000 orphaned boys and girls. The children are provided with education, care, and guidance directly addressing the
growth and development of this target group through high school and college. To such ends, Anjuman runs a
Matriculation Higher Secondary School, which serves populations outside its own community, as well as within;
and AHI Academy for Women and Himayath Industrial Training Centre for men, each of which aim to provide
various types of vocational training to populations in need. Participants will then visit some of these venues and
meet with participants to better understand the mission and aims of this organization and its relationship to Green
Coalition.
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