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Responsible Ethical Volunteering

Chitardai primary school educates around 160 children between ages 6 and 14 in communities identified by the Indian Government as below the poverty line, and offers equal education for boys and girls of all castes and socio-economic groups.

The school's principal Mr. Devinder Singh and his small, but dedicated team of teachers are keen on increasing their own knowledge, and developing their teaching techniques in order to improve and enhance the students' learning experience. The school operates on a "Learn by Play" ethic - a progressive, and almost revolutionary concept for such a small school working within the local education system.

With a little improvisation and masterful use of resources, Devinder and his team have fashioned an educational play area from mud and created a stimulating environment for the children.

Give Back in Style

The program offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its volunteers,  only in context of the remarkable and enthusiastic teachers and students at Chitardai school, but we also give them a taste of the imperial lifestyle of the Rajasthani kings.

Rajasthan is the land of warrior kings and cultural richness, abound in Palaces, forts all located in breathtaking, countryside settings. This same luxurious heritage will be your constant companion, as volunteers are put up in the stunning Deogarh Mahal, the palace of the local patron family. Chitardai school is supported by the Shri Jaswant Charitable Trust, established and administered by the same family. As a part of their Corporate Social Responsibilty activities, the trust provides significant support and subsidy to the school and programme. Volunteer accommodation is only one of many such aids. The juxtaposition of such cultural richness and arrant poverty completes an all-rounded Rajasthani experience.

Ibex is a partner with the People & Places Responsible and Ethical Volunteering programme, and our initiatives on the same earned us the prestigious award of  "Most Innovative Tour Operator". We are honoured to be a part of this proud tradition and encourage you to join us in our endeavours for the betterment of the lesser privileged communities.

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