“True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. yoga is to be lived.”

The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus civilization in

India over 5,000 years ago. True yoga is not about the shape of your

body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed but is to

be lived. You are invited here to experience the inner soul of yourself

and transform the same to the community where we build better

homes, lives and communities. Its not just building …but transforming generation to better healthy life….

Join with us – 28th October till November 6th 2017 @ Pondicherry – India…

Building hopes…

Building

Homes

Changing Lives Transforming communities

Yoga Build is all about Building Hopes, Homes , Changing lives and Transforming yourself and Community..

Began operation in 1983 at Khammam

India and the work of building home is

continuing….

1,19,710

Homes built

and repaired

1,34,893 FAMILIES Served

20 STATES COVERED

IMPACT

23,15,658 People reached

through Behaviour

Change Communication

and awareness

SENSITISE TO SANITISE

1,38,487 People served through

Disaster Risk Reduction and Response.

SHELTER ASSISTANCE SENSITISE TO SANITISE DISASTER RISK GLOBAL VILLAGE

REDUCTION AND VOLUNTEER

RESPONSE PROGRAMS

Namaste, welcome to India, the land of rich cultural history; known for its Rajas and

Maharajas, the land of the great Mahatma, a land in which people of diverse cultures

live in harmony as one nation. This enchanting country has a great history of over 5000

years. The name INDIA is derived from the name of the river ‘Indus’ around which

people started to live. This came to be called the Indus Valley Civilization, which was as

rich as the Greek and Egyptian civilizations. The successive periods of Vedic Civilization

in 2000 BC, Buddhist Era in 700 BC, the invasion of Alexander the Great in 400 BC and

the reign of Hindu Kings starting with Maurya Empire in 400 BC had a great impact on

the lives of people.

India Time Zone UTC + 05:30

Language : - Tamil is the language we speak in Pondicherry. Tamil Origin

(according to first appearance as script) - 300 BC. The earliest example of the

language can be traced back to 300 BC, but its origin is believed to be during

2500 BC or so. In today's world, around 78 million people in the world speak

Tamil. It is this fact of contemporary utility that makes Tamil the longest

surviving language in the world

TAMIL is the oldest language in the world

Vanakkam = Hello Nandri = Thank you

India is basically a religious

country and a spiritual centre.

Religions play a major role in

the day-to-day life of every

Indian. India has given to the

world Hinduism, Buddhism,

Jainism and Sikhism while it

accepted Islam and

Christianity. Being a secular

country, it equally respects all

religions. Hindus form the

majority group of 82.4 %

followed by 11.7 % Muslims,

2.3 % Christians and others

3.6 %.

There are many ATMs /

banks like the ICICI, the

HSBC, AXIS, Standard

Chartered, and a number

of Indian Banks with 24

hours ATM’s in all the

cities. Western Union and

MoneyGram branches offer

money transfer facilities

and full international

services

Cash / Travellers Cheque

should be exchanged only

through authorised money

changers. Avoid exchanging

in weekends.

There are 24 hour exchange

facilities available at

international airports. But

Team/ members will lose big

money by changing at airport.

Recommended amount –

Maximum $200/-

https://www.oanda.com/curr

ency/converter/ please use

this website for verification.

There will be slightly low

prices while changing at

Cities, provinces and Rural

areas.

Money Exchange

At around October the

monsoon ends and the

temperature drop

gradually. The nights

become crisp in December

and January and daytime is

very pleasant. You can

expect 32c – depends on

climate change too.

Voltage in India is 220V AC/50 cycles.

Sockets are the three pin-round variety,

It is advisable to carry an international

adaptor with you.

Service rendered TIPS: - It is customary

to tip porters and hotel personnel who

have given good personal service. A

10%-15% tip is appreciated in

restaurants and hotels.

For GV teams don’t need to pay every

time. Please collect reasonable amount

of money from every volunteer,

distribute to all those who served us in

the hotel where the team stays. Host

managers can help you.

LOGISTICES : What you can expect:

All arrangements will be made as

per

Health, Risk and Safety

management plan.

AIRPORT TO AIRPORT service will

be provided

Accommodation

1) Hotel with deluxe twin sharing rooms.

2) Air-conditioned rooms with television

3) Attached bathroom with hot water.

4) Laundry service available.

Transportation

Passenger van – Non A/C 15 seat Mini

coach

Meals:

Buffet breakfast will be served at the

hotel with the choice of Indian and

Continental.

Lunch provided at the worksite will be

with the choice of Indian and

Continental: Rice/noodles, meat and

dishes, curries, vegetables, fruits, and

dessert. Vegetarian food is available on

request. Volunteers need to specify

their dietary restrictions.

Dinner will be mostly eaten at the hotel

or out at restaurants according to the

team’s preference for one day.

Water: Minimum of 6 litres water per

day will be provided.

Snack & Soft Drinks : Enough amount of

snacks and drinks / Juices will be

organized.

Fresh fruits : Daily fresh fruits are

organized. Bananas, Apples, Oranges,

Papaya and more

Basic eating rules while roaming

around the city….

• Remember – HFH India

hosting team will organize

most of your meals from day

one.

• Fruits should be washed with

purified water or peeled before

eaten

• Beware of ice-creams that is

being sold on the streets

• Beware of fruit juice – ordinary

water may be added to it

• Milk should be well boiled or

pasteurized

• Tea and coffee should be okay

since the water has been

boiled and filtered.

• Eat curd (Indian yogurt) with

most meals. This soothes the

stomach and reduces the risk

of getting Diarrhea due to

spices

• Drink Tender Coconut Water

whenever possible.

PACKING LIST : -

FOR YOGA : Please bring white Cotton

shirt / T- shirt and White Pants.

Remember you will be sitting on the

floor. Casual dress will do.

For Construction :

Bring old clothing that can get

dirty / stained

Sturdy shoes with closed toes.

No sandals or any open-toed

shoes because of the danger of

dropping heavy things on feet.

T-shirts or long sleeved shirts

(protection against mosquitoes

and sunburn).

Long, durable pants. Shorts are

not permitted for women. Men

are allowed to wear them, but it is

not recommended. Both because

of cultural issues as local people

do not wear shorts, as well as

that abrasion cuts, scratches and

sunburn are most common

injuries at a build.

Two pairs of work gloves

Hat and Sunscreen – sunburn is

a reality and a danger.

Day pack/small bag to contain all

your personal belongings at work

site

Other Useful Items to carry : Sunglasses

Lightweight towel - something that dries quickly

Laundry bag

Shower shoes - you will be sharing your bathroom

Passport and money pouch

Prescription medication

Toilet paper – carry small amounts at any time in your pocket

Voltage converter and adaptor plugs (travel kits are readily

available). Standard voltage in India is

230 – 240 V, 50 Hz. 15 Amps plug points are in use.

Flashlight with extra batteries

Alarm clock

Habitat for Humanity India

engages the community in

converting software, hardware

and heart-ware into a viable

shelter solution.

We are extremely happy to extend

our loving greetings and hearty

welcome to you all for participating

in YOGA BUILD in India. We

appreciate your efforts in spending

your time, energy and resources to

bring about a change in the

housing scenario of our country.

Rajan Samuel,

Managing Director,

Habitat for Humanity India.

24 Hours Wi-Fi Free

“Working with Habitat for Humanity India has been a life

changing experience for me. I have been associated with Habitat

on the Global Village trips four times as a team leader and it

keeps getting better each time. It makes me proud to build

homes for the people who do not have a roof over their head.

Every time I move a brick, it moves my heart.”

Karin Nas – Internationals Volunteer 2013

“I had an amazing opportunity to

paint the school building . Painting

has always been my passion and

the canvas offered to me by

Habitat for Humanity India was

one of a kind. It is extremely

satisfying to know that this simple

act will create a fun, learning

environment for the students.”

Isha Kochar – Domestic volunteer

2015

Habitats Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings

people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Typical Volunteer Tasks:

• Excavation for the foundation & septic tanks

• Brick laying

• Cement mixing, concrete mixing

• Concreting – Columns, lintels, roof.

• Sand sieving

• Moving materials – Bricks, sand, cement…

• White washing

Typical House Designs:

The typical house would measure an average size of 350 sq. ft. With a

strong foundation made with concrete horizontal columns and bricks,

brick walls, cement floor, wooden doors and windows, RCC flat concrete

roof and separate toilet.

Housing Needs (Paragraph)

The need for housing in the rural areas is

huge. There are hundreds of families in

need of safe and decent shelters with

toilets.

The families in need of proper housing

belong to the economically weaker

sections. They live in small huts with

thatched leaf / tiled / tin sheet roofs with

mud / cement walls and mud / cement

flooring. The average size of the house

would be about 150 Sq. ft. The houses

do not have toilet facilities.

An average sized family of five members

with children or adolescent girls have to

undergo difficulties such as protection

for the children at night from snakes,

rats, lizards, insects and spiders. The

grown up girls face difficulties of having

to go to the nearby fields for their

sanitation needs.

Day count Dates Days Activities 1st and 2nd day Oct 28th & 29th Saturday and

Sunday Arrival , travel to Pondicherry – Stay and orientation at 18.00 hours on 29th

Sunday 2017 3rd to 8th day 30, 31 Oct , 1,2,3

& 4 November Monday till

Saturday Build , Yoga ….other activities.

Daily Yoga @ evening at Hotel and Morning Practice @ worksite before work.

Closing ceremony on 4th Saturday at the village. 9th day 5th November Sunday Local visits, shopping etc. ( Every day shopping and beach visits are possible)

9th and 10th day 5th late night till 6th

night November Sunday and

Monday Departure. Travel from Pondicherry to Chennai Airport / Hotel – 3.30 hours

road trip.

Nehru street , Main bazaar, beaches ..Pondicherry is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at main bazaar, Pondicherry. main bazaar, Pondicherry is not just the place for sightseeing, but it also enables you to steal a self-indulgent moment for yourself as well. World standards, extraordinary architecture, innovative layouts, and well-thought execution make place a highly coveted point of tourist interest. Do not forget to carry your camera and capture special moments. Explore interesting themes, fabulous designs, colorful landscapes, amusing characters, ambient music, props and merchandise available in nearby stores- all at one place.