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Serendib
PO Box 11081
Columbia, SC 29211
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Phone:
877-799-3383
Fax: 877-799-3383
Email: info@serendib.us
Web Address: www.serendib.us
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About Serendib
Serendib is an international non profit organization dedicated to empowering students and teachers across the globe with access to education, economic skills, and human compassion.
Serendib works to improve the lives of these students and teachers through girls' education initiatives, IT seminars, peace education camps for youth, teacher trainings, and creative arts outreach programs.
Since 1997, Serendib has positively impacted the lives of 3,000 students and 500 teachers in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Benin, and the United States. Serendib is supported entirely by private donations and grants from larger international organizations.
International Voluntary Service Activities:
Serendib has ongoing opportunities for teachers and qualified professionals in the area of IT, health, business, law, architecture, engineering, and management, to become involved in its efforts in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Specifically, Serendib recruits individuals for its annual summer Peace Camp in Sri Lanka - held June through August every year. Moreover, the organization recruits educators through its Teachers for Thailand program - on an ongoing basis.
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for Prosperity Opportunities |
| Number of Opportunities |
25 |
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| Geographic Regions |
Asia |
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| Health & Prosperity
Sectors |
Capacity Building, Education, Information & Communication Technology, Women & Youth Empowerment |
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| Types of Opportunities |
Technical, Management |
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| Average Duration
of Projects |
90 Days |
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| Volunteer
Profile Summary |
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Professionals or teachers possessing at least a Bachelor's degree and preferably international living/working experience are highly sought after by the organization. Indiviuals with developed intercultural abilities and language proficiencies are especially welcome.
In the past, volunteers have been graduate students, professionals, undergraduates, and others interested in making a difference in the lives of children whom Serendib serves.
Please describe plans or current activities for utilizing American professionals in volunteer relief efforts in the areas affected by the tsunami: Please see www.serendib.us and the documentary on the 2005 Peace Camp, to be repeated this year in 2006. |
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