Project WHY 

Project WHY is based in Giri Nagar slum cluster in New Delhi. Project WHY supplements the education of children who are already enrolled in government schools. These are children of daily wage earners, rag pickers and migrant labourers, who may not have the opportunity to study (after school hours) in the environment in which they live. The children are also provided with nutrition and healthcare. The programs are for pre-school children, primary, secondary and also special needs children.

Website: http://www.projectwhy.org

Possible volunteering opportunities

• Teaching children of various ages.
• Assist in the pre-primary programmes
• Assist in the programme  for children with special needs
• Teach children computer skills

Project WHY would normally request the volunteer to spend some time in each section and then decide where they would ultimately like to be. In case the volunteer has any specific talent or skill (music, art etc) they would be requested to share it with the Project WHY staff and children.

Preferred skills

• Should enjoy working with children
• Should enjoy teaching
• Creative skills

NOTE: Estimated costs for placements assume that flights to India are £500. However, applicants should note that flight costs can vary greatly depending on airlines and time of bookings, and adjust their budget estimates accordingly. Similarly, vaccination costs have NOT been included in estimated costs, and applicants should take this into account while planning their budgets.