Akka Project

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Mothers and teenage daughters connecting by actively giving back through volunteer opportunities in Bangalore, India.

“Akka” meaning big sister is a project based on building connection in this big busy world to stop, think and take proactive action.

10/09/2024

Thank you for following our project! If this has sparked your interest and you are keen to join us on our first mother/teen project, we would love to hear from you!

We plan to bring our first group to the Parikrma Humanity Foundation in Bangalore, India, from approximately July 5th to 17th, 2025.

What We Do for You
• Cultural Training: We run cultural training sessions with you prior to your visit to ensure you are well-prepared.
• Accommodation and Flights: We organise your accommodation for a comfortable stay. We support you in organising your flights and visas.
• Volunteer Experience: We coordinate your volunteer experience to make it meaningful and impactful.
• Unique Adventures: We guide you through unique adventures in Bangalore, visiting local temples, markets, and sights.
• Community Visits: We facilitate opportunities for you to visit orphanages and children’s homes.
• Local Cuisine: Experience the local cuisine and enjoy a home-cooked meal.

About Parikrma
• Location: Parikrma Humanity Foundation is based in Bangalore, India.
• Schools and College: Parikrma has 4 schools and 1 college supporting local street and slum children to access high-quality education and healthcare.
• Student Age Range: Children attending the school are aged 4-18 years old. This is an English Medium school, meaning most lessons are conducted in English alongside their local language.
Volunteering at Parikrma
• Classroom Engagement: Assist teachers in classroom activities and support individual or groups of children. Your child can also join their respective class and learn alongside their peers, giving them a unique opportunity to see how children learn at Parikrma and build lasting friendships.
• Passion Projects: Share a passion or interest with the children and create a project together, such as an art project or a dance routine!
• Creative Arts: Participate in creative art projects, including dance, music, and art.
• Sports: Engage in sporting activities with the children.
• Skill Development: Upskill students in areas that support their learning.
• English Skills: Spend time with younger children teaching spoken English skills and literacy activities.
• School Activities: Join the children in their school activities, including visits to the local nursing home.

How You Can Contribute
• Share Experiences: Spend time sharing your experiences and interests with the children at Parikrma.
• Fundraising: Raise funds to take the school children on an excursion to the zoo, creating an unforgettable experience for them.
• Menstrual Health: Raise funds for menstrual underwear, which will be provided to the girls during your volunteering experience. Engage in discussions around women’s health, sharing experiences, and creating a safe space to discuss female hygiene.
If you are interested and want to know more about our first trip in July, please contact me at [email protected].

We believe that this experience will not only be enriching for the children at Parikrma but also for you and your teen. By volunteering, you will be making a significant impact on the lives of these children, while also gaining a deeper understanding of a different culture and way of life. Join us in making a difference and creating lasting memories!

Keen to get involved?Let us know if you’re interested in our first group of volunteers aiming to leave in July 2025 (sch...
30/07/2024

Keen to get involved?

Let us know if you’re interested in our first group of volunteers aiming to leave in July 2025 (school holidays)

Want to know more about Parikrma? Watch this video and let us know your keen to join us next year for our first group of...
24/07/2024

Want to know more about Parikrma? Watch this video and let us know your keen to join us next year for our first group of volunteers:

Join us on an inspiring journey through the heart of Parikrma Humanity Foundation, where education meets compassion and dreams are transformed into reality. ...

18/07/2024

Starting each assembly with yoga and mindfulness

Lunch is best with friends
18/07/2024

Lunch is best with friends

So what’s our plan! We have had a few chats about this the last few days. The plan is I’ll organise groups of mothers an...
16/07/2024

So what’s our plan! We have had a few chats about this the last few days.

The plan is I’ll organise groups of mothers and teens to come to India to volunteer at Parikrma.

Volunteering will be set up so that your child spends time with their own year group, learning side by side. We will link mums up to volunteer based on their own passions and expertise whilst meeting the needs of the kids. There will be opportunities for mums and daughters to work together with kindergarten classes too.

Fund raising components will be included to:
- raise funds for a field trip that will occur during your visits
- educational resources

Best of all the aim is female empowerment so we are keen to build links with brands that supply menstrual underwear. We are running a trial to get feedback about the use of this product. But excited about reducing waste, increasing accesibility and every woman is comfortable!

We have so many unique cultural activities planned.

So if this sounding appealing let me know! first group will be 2025!

These amazing ladies then and now. Having lunch together discussing all things life. We laughed and cried but most of al...
16/07/2024

These amazing ladies then and now. Having lunch together discussing all things life. We laughed and cried but most of all we realised that after all these years we are forever bonded!

Another amazing day at school. Great meeting to discuss the future of the Akka Project and can’t wait for our first team...
15/07/2024

Another amazing day at school. Great meeting to discuss the future of the Akka Project and can’t wait for our first team of mum/daughter volunteers.

Here are some photos of today.

Lots of fun exploring the local area near Parikrma. Checking out a few fun things to do with volunteers next year!
14/07/2024

Lots of fun exploring the local area near Parikrma. Checking out a few fun things to do with volunteers next year!

Our next adventure was the local flower and fruit market. It was intense! So much colour and girls received lots of flow...
12/07/2024

Our next adventure was the local flower and fruit market. It was intense! So much colour and girls received lots of flowers.

Our first official day at Parikrma! The laughter, smiles and warm welcome was beyond words! Reconnecting with everyone w...
11/07/2024

Our first official day at Parikrma! The laughter, smiles and warm welcome was beyond words! Reconnecting with everyone was just the best gift. My heart is so full! Xylah and Imali have made so many friends and learnt many new playground games.

Breakfast is done, ready to start the day! Next stop Parikrma!
11/07/2024

Breakfast is done, ready to start the day! Next stop Parikrma!

When I was 14 I started volunteering in India during the school holidays. Fast forward to 2008 and my mother and grandpa...
29/06/2024

When I was 14 I started volunteering in India during the school holidays. Fast forward to 2008 and my mother and grandparents from Belgium joined me in India to volunteer Parikrma Humanity Foundation. Sharing this experience with my mother and grandparents was something I’ll never forget.

July marks an amazing trip where I’ll be heading back to India to volunteer with my daughters Xylah and Imali and my mum and launching the Akka Project!

Akka Project is a new initiative where mums and teens volunteer together and share a truly life changing experience.

The Akka project is launched in July with my mother and two girls heading over to India to volunteer at Parikrma Humanit...
29/06/2024

The Akka project is launched in July with my mother and two girls heading over to India to volunteer at Parikrma Humanity Foundation.

Stay connected with us on our first trip as we launch this mother and daughter volunteering program.

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