FAQs
ICA Youth “LEAD” Program
FAQs
ICA Youth “LEAD” Program
Snehalaya Visit FAQ
This is an NGO in India that we will visit in 2022. The detailed information about Snehalaya is available on this website:
239 F Block, MIDC,
Ahmednagar,
Maharashtra 414111, India
We chose Snehalaya as the first NGO for our Youth program because Snehalaya will provide the real experience of working with remote tribal communities in India in the areas of health, education, environment, women empowerment, and income generation. Snehalaya provides a very safe environment such as Hostel, food, and medical facilities with onsite teachers and doctors. Snehalaya is also experienced with visitors from abroad.
Participants will experience all the activities related to Snehalaya like the Hospital, the School, the Library, the computer lab, plus other activities including outdoors, sports, arts and crafts and activities with the children. There is a lot of flexibility on where one would like to participate, but hopefully, each participant will have an opportunity to experience in all areas culminating into the whole experience at the organization.
Student Visit FAQ
High School Students (age group 16-18) and college students (age group 18-22) are eligible for this trip.
First LEAD program will have 10-12 students, equal number of boys and girls.
We plan to have 2-3 chaperones. Any adult over the age of 25 years are encouraged to participate. It will be helpful to the group and be a life-changing experience too. Please contact ICA through the Contact Us page on https://icaonline.org/youth/
It is very safe to travel to Snehalaya. Please visit the testimonial page for this information.
Check with your Physician for vaccinations details as it might vary based on individual health history. Please also fill out the health form completely.
Please mention any special food restrictions/allergies in the application form.
On our APPLY page there is a timeline, and we will constantly update it based on COVID. Contact us anytime for the latest updates.
At the minimum, we want to start with 10 students and 2 chaperones, and if there are more, we will look at the situation and make decisions, so go ahead and apply.
Anyone from the US can participate. The costs and other details can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Application FAQ
Go to the icaonline.org website, select Initiatives, ICA Youth “LEAD” program, and then click on Apply. Fill in the form completely and submit.
Make sure that your interests match with the service and projects available at Snehalaya by visiting the website https://www.snehalaya.org/projects. You must be able to travel and stay away from your family for two to three weeks, should be healthy, and take vaccinations.
On our APPLY page we have the basic criteria for eligibility. You just need to have a burning desire to go and get this incredible experience!
Payment Information FAQ
There are two payment types. One is the International Ticket, which will be independent and dealt with the airline/reserving agency.
The second part is the expense for the actual time of stay and related expenses. For this portion of the trip payment, please contact the Youth Team on how to pay or send in a check for the deposit and final payment to ICA at the address: 1111 West El Camino Real #133-295, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Please contact the ICA Youth Team members for details on any refund. The refunds are NOT available after April 20, 2022.
Please see our COST page for details of the elements of cost and flexibility. Based on when we do the bookings, the costs may vary from estimated on this sheet. We can work with individuals as needed to adjust items based on specific situations.
What you can learn from the Program
- The program is aimed to provide the participants a view into the culture, traditions and beliefs of a community on the other side of the world.
- The program introduces the participant to the daily life and daily challenges faced by the community served by Snehalaya in the hope to broaden the perspective of our youth participants.
- The program will introduce a culture of giving and sharing for a social cause.
- The ability to be in harmony with nature and the environment for a social purpose will be introduced.
- Participants can see for themselves how simple common problems can be solved and can contribute to any solutions that might help to address needs at Snehalaya.
- Learning to use time and opportunities will be a key aspect during the program.
- Participants can share learning in areas of civic, science and technology that can better the lives of the local community at Snehalaya.
- Experiments, exercises, solving puzzles, quizzes can be a great way to share learnings.
- Get connected and stay connected.
- This may encourage you to help and support the causes of Snehalaya.
