ICDE-INDIA - ICYE

Code: 31• NAME OF THE PROJECT LivelihoodVivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra• LOCATION Biligiri rangana betta, Karnataka• CONTACT PERSON Mr. Sudarshan Hanumanthappa• THEME OR TYPE OF PROJECT Civil equality and gender equality• AIMS OF THE PROJECT Rural development• PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES VGKK’s livelihood project emphasizes onlivelihood security, community development andempowerment.The project strengthens SHGs in tribal areas,provides vocational training on tailoring, poultryfarming, Agarbathi rolling and spinning.• COMMUNITY CONTEXT B R Hills of Chamarajanagar district is locatedabout 180 km from Bangalore. It is a rural areawith Kannada as the most commonly spokenlanguage. Climate is moderate throughout the year.B R Hills is well connected by road fromBangalore.• VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS The volunteer should be at a graduate/undergraduate /post graduate in life sciences.He/she should have good communication skills andproficiency in English. Knowledge of Kannada willbe an added advantage. The job requires travellingoccasionally and henceforth, the volunteer shouldbe willing to travel. Preference will be given tomale candidates.• VOLUNTEER’S TASKS Volunteers need to participate in strengthening ofSHGs in tribal areas, community development andempowerment activities.• HOST SITUATION Food and accommodation will be providing in theProject