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Challenges Abroad India

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Overview

Challenges Abroad's Social Impact in the Community programme in India offers you a 4 week volunteering opportunity working with local communities in Dharamshala. More information can be found on the Challenges Abroad website. 

Missed Challenges Abroad's online webinar? Watch the recording here for further information. 

FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2026 Register for Summer 2027 updates 

Costs: £1595 programme fee (which includes a £390 non-refundable deposit) plus flights and additional costs

Dates: 31st July - 28th August 2027. 

More details information available in the table below

Programme details

The only funded Challenges Abroad programme in India is: Social Impact in the Community Challenge (4 weeks)

Funding is NOT available for the two-week version of this challenge. 

Challenges Abroad is a social enterprise with a mission that’s all about shaping the next generation of Global Citizens . heir programmes are designed to help you gain new skills, expand your global awareness, and contribute to meaningful causes. Challenges Abroad define some of the programme benefits as:

  • Design and facilitate conversational English workshops to improve the learner’s confidence in speaking English – a vital skill in helping them secure employment in the future!
  • Design and facilitate workshops in creative arts, STEAM education, life skills and/or environmental sustainability workshops that inspire the learners in their education in a more engaging environment!
  • Work on an infrastructure project at our local partner schools to help create a safer and more conducive learning environment for the learners!
  • Raise your cultural awareness, increase your confidence, and become more resilient.
  • Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, domestic travel, and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Flights not included).

 

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