AUROVILLE EXPERIENCE

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AUROVILLE EXPERIENCE AN EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO
SOUTH-INDIA
1st DECEMBER 2007 to 7th DECEMBER 2007
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WHERE IS AV?

• Nearest international airport at Chennai (in the
  state of Tamil Nadu)
• 150 kms. South of Chennai and 10 kms. From the
  town of Pondicherry.
• Travel time between Chennai and AV 3 hours by
  road.

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• WHAT IS AUROVILLE (AV)?
• Universal township in the making, devoted to an
  experiment in human unity.
• Started on 28th February 1968
• Recognised as the first and only internationally
  endorsed ongoing experiment in human unity.
• Endorsed by UNESCO and supported by the Indian
  Government
• August 2007 AV Census-population1908
  nationalities 43

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What is the set up?

• Aurovillians live in 100 settlements separated
  by temple and village lands of Tamil villages.
• Funding from outside and residents, for projects
  and development
• Independent Legal body

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Aurovilles activities and its contribution to
the wider society..

• Afforestation
• Organic agriculture
• Educational research
• Health care
• Village development
• Information technology and building construction
• Small and medium scale businesses
• Town planning
• Water table management
• Cultural activities and community services.

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HOW WILL THE AUROVILLE EXPERIENCE BENEFIT OUR
STUDENTS?

• Offers the opportunity to experience harmonious
  existence of a deliberately created international
  township.
• Understand the workings of a society or township
  through a microcosmic view.
• Learn how such an experiment has influenced the
  wider society through its efforts, expertise and
  enterprise.
• Opportunity to undertake community
  service/service learning.
• Opportunity to interact with academics, experts,
  artists etc. from different nationalities and
  backgrounds.
• In line with this years focus core value - World
  Citizenship

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisations (UNESCO) support

• Snr. Federico Mayor, Director-General of UNESCO,
  in his letter of 31.01.98"The Auroville
  project situated in Tamil Nadu, South India,
  which has been supported by the General
  Conference of UNESCO in 1966, 1968, 1970 and
  1983, is actively developing according to the
  basic principles of international understanding
  and human unity."

• The General Assembly of UNESCO unanimously
  passed in 1966, 1968, 1970 and 1983 resolutions
  of support to Auroville, inviting
• "member states and international
  non-governmental organisations to participate in
  the development of Auroville as an international
  cultural township designed to bring together the
  values of different cultures and civilisations in
  a harmonious environment with integrated living
  standards which correspond to man's physical and
  spiritual needs."

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In addition to the entire experience...

• Auroville will issue certificates for students,
  stating the kind of community service theyve
  participated in and the number of hours.
• Wellington International School will award a
  certificate of participation.

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What is the cost of this trip?

• Approx. AED 4750 (5 nights and 6days)
• (Subject to any tax increase or fuel surcharges)
• Includes
• Flights
• Accommodation
• Transport to and from the airport
• All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Travel insurance
• Fees of workshop leaders and group leisure
  activities
• Bicycle hire for the entire stay
• Transport to Pondicherry

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What does the cost not include?

• Visa costs
• Cost is approximately AED 150/- (depending on any
  other additional costs)
• All foreign nationals require a visa to India
• Spending money

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PAYMENT DETAILS

• AED 500 as deposit to book a place by Sunday,
  September 30th 2007.
• 50 of the balance amount to be paid 22nd of
  October 2007.
• Remaining 50 to be paid by Sunday, November 11th
  2007.

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Health and Safety

• Auroville recommends
• Tetanus protection prior to the trip.
• Malaria immunization is not necessary BUT if you
  wish to take that precaution, it is important
  that you consult your doctor before.
• Long trousers, skirts clothes that cover your
  legs mosquito repellents for evenings.
• Drinking filtered/boiled or bottled water AV
  has filtered and dynamised water.
• Helmets

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ACCOMODATION DURING THE STAY CENTER GUESTHOUSE
www.auroville.org