Volunteering in Kerala!

Maddie Sabourin Start Date: Aug 2, 2023 - End Date: Sep 30, 2023
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
  • Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala, India

My Travel Story

by: Maddie Sabourin Start Date: Aug 2, 2023 - End Date: Sep 30, 2023
  • Professional Development
  • Volunteer Trip
  • TEFL/Teach Abroad
A year ago, I was supposed to be flying to America - a trip I didn't really want but felt like I needed. 3 weeks before departure my world was blown up and I was out of pocket by hundreds of pounds. The cancelled trip was initially the symbol of my failure and unworthiness, until I realised what I was handed...

I used the voucher to book a solo flight to India.

Having studied women's rights as part of my cultural history degree at university and finding my passion in fighting for the rights of women across the globe, I realised it was time to put it into action. I'm currently training to be a yoga teacher and as a result have found myself being deeply drawn to India. But it felt wrong as a westerner to go over to such a spiritual country expecting something for myself without giving back.

This project will allow me to take my skills of teaching, empathy and understanding, sensitivity to cultural differences and women's issues, and use what little resources I have available to me to make an impact with those who have even less.
It will also allow me to provide an even richer yoga practice to my students as every aspect of it aligns with yogic philosophy - non-harm, non-greed, non-stealing, honesty, and correct use of energy.

I'm reaching out to this incredibly supportive community for any help at all as I prepare for 2 months in Fort Kochi teaching women from all walks of life how to speak English, achieve financial independence and have access to opportunities that wouldn't be available ordinarily. My best friend will be joining me from Australia for a couple of weeks and any money raised for resources will be used by her too. It's such a long time alone that any financial support will make me feel that bit safer and mean I can provide proper services to the amazing people I will meet. Thank you so much!
  • Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala, India

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