FAQs
ICA Youth “LEAD” Program
FAQs
ICA Youth “LEAD” Program
Hemalkasa Visit FAQ
This is an NGO in India that we will be going to in 2021. You will get detailed information about Hemalkasa at this web site: http://www.lokbiradariprakalp.org/
- BY AIR: (Pune/Mumbai - Nagpur) Nearest Airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Airport, Nagpur
- BY ROAD: Nagpur to Lok Biradari Prakalp, Hemalkasa – Total 330km
We chose Hemalkasa as the first NGO for our Youth program because Lok Biradari Prakalp Project site in Hemalkasa 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. LBP provides a very safe environment such as Hostel, food, and medical facilities with onsite teachers and doctors. LBP is also experienced with visitors from abroad.
All the activities related to the organization like at the Hospital, The Library, The computer lab, etc plus other activities 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 want to experience every area of possibility to make the experience whole.
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 parent/Adult above 25 years are encouraged to participate and should contact ICA.
Please visit https://icaonline.org/youth-program-with-ica/ for program details.
Please visit the testimonial page for this information.
https://icaonline.org/youth-program-with-ica/testimonials/
https://icaonline.org/youth-program-with-ica/testimonials/
Check with your Physician for vaccinations details as it might vary based on individual health history.
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 looked at on a case by case basis.
Application FAQ
Go to the icaonline.org web site, 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 LBP by visiting the website lokbiradariprakalp.org. 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, basically you just need to want to go and get this incredible experience!
Payment Information FAQ
Please pay using DONATE button on ICA website, select ICA Youth LEAD program and specify details of Student
OR
You can send your check with the student’s name in memo to ICA at the address: 1111 West El Camino Real #133-295, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA
Only funds donated by parents directly to ICA will be refundable till April 20, 2021. The refunds are NOT available after April 20, 2021.
Please see our COST page for details of the elements of cost and flexibility. We can work with individuals as needed to adjust items based on a specific situation.
What you can learn from the Program
- The program is aimed to provide the participants a view into 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 of some of us in the hope to broaden their perceptions.
- 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 LBP.
- 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 LBP.
- 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 causes of LBP.
