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Equify

Sisters at Law·Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.

Social Work, Sustainability

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #10 by fostering educational spaces on the basics of inequality as well as promoting local initiative to tackle discrimination and inequality in the community
This project contributes to,
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Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Helping in providing education and livelihood training to women and children at the refuge.
Assist in the day to day activities of the organization.
Onboarding space with partner representative to understand current scenario
Support the smooth functioning of the Women’s and Children’s refuge.
Analysis on SDG 10 and inequality in the country and the region
Create and prepare material for the sessions, dynamics and workshops of the following weeks.
Determine measure of outcome system and material to be use
Week 2
Conduct initial assessment with beneficiaries to measure the level of understanding about inequalities in the country
Assisting in writing proposals for funding and writing project reports.
Provide support in marketing products of beneficiaries on Social Media.
Assist in the day to day activities of the organization.
Helping in providing education and livelihood training to women and children at the refuge.
Support in the projects carried out by the organization.
Helping in creation of publications and awareness raising material on child rights.
Support the smooth functioning of the Women’s and Children’s refuge.
Session: The origins of inequality and social inclusiveness issues in the community
Dynamic: Human rights and the SDGs (Key message: all human are equal)
Dynamic: The world is not equal. Is that Fair? (World largest lesson) Children understand there are different types of inequality.
Introductory session about the project and presentation of the volunteer to the students
Week 3
Support the smooth functioning of the Women’s and Children’s refuge.
Workshop: My role as a citizen
Round Table: Discussion space about how issues in the local community relate to issues in other countries or regions
Dynamic: Organizing a 'cross the line' activity for participants so that they become aware of their own privilege relative to others
Storytelling: Organizing a space to expose student to different realities, invite people that have overcome discrimination or inequality
Workshop: How to become agents of change?
Helping in creation of publications and awareness raising material on child rights.
Helping in providing education and livelihood training to women and children at the refuge.
Support in the projects carried out by the organization.
Assist in the day to day activities of the organization.
Provide support in marketing products of beneficiaries on Social Media.
Assisting in writing proposals for funding and writing project reports.
Working at grassroots level child clubs.
Helping to conduct street theater performances to create childrens’ rights awareness.
Week 4
Provide support in marketing products of beneficiaries on Social Media.
Support the smooth functioning of the Women’s and Children’s refuge.
Helping in providing education and livelihood training to women and children at the refuge.
Helping in creation of publications and awareness raising material on child rights.
Working at grassroots level child clubs.
Helping to conduct street theater performances to create childrens’ rights awareness.
Assisting in writing proposals for funding and writing project reports.
Support in the projects carried out by the organization.
Working time: student put what as learn in practice and work on presenting a social initiative that can tackle inequality in their community
Workshop: Basics of social entrepreneurship
Workshop: How to create an awareness campaign
Workshop: How to use ToC to create impactful projects
Assist in the day to day activities of the organization.
Week 5
Students present their projects and initiatives to school teacher or NGO representatives
Organize a mentorship program with other change makers or community leaders.
Assist in the day to day activities of the organization.
Provide support in marketing products of beneficiaries on Social Media.
Support in the projects carried out by the organization.
Assisting in writing proposals for funding and writing project reports.
Helping in providing education and livelihood training to women and children at the refuge.
Support the smooth functioning of the Women’s and Children’s refuge.
Create system to monitor the results and impact of initiatives created by students. Add this on final report.
Working time: Give student time to work on their projects to ensure change in the community after the project ends
Week 6
Analyse data to determinate outcome results
Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
Closing day with the students
Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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