In the first part of the program, participants live study and volunteer in Kibbutz Ein Zivan. Receive professional training in the fields of sustainable development and project management.  In the second part of the program, volunteers move to the Tamil Nadu region of India where they live in a community of international volunteers and work with grassroots NGOs, including, Center for Culture and Development (CCD) and Sadhana Forest.  These organization guide the volunteers in initiating, developing and operating a community project of their own focused on spreading environmental awareness through informal education.

LeadEarth alumni receive ongoing support to continue their involvement in social and environmental action in India and/or their home community.

Why LeadEarth?
LeadEarth offers participants the opportunity to channel their commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world) through international development and environmental awareness in Israel and India.

Facilities / Lodging / Meals
• Full accommodation in Israel and India with free wireless Internet access
• Apartments with privet kitchen and bathrooms  in Israel
• Housing in India includes "Living off the grid" in an eco-farm (with solar-produced electricity, compost toilets, chemical free organic food)
 

Program Highlights
• Prepare yourself for further studies and professional job opportunities in environmental studies, sustainability, international development and project management.
• Get to know Israel and India through living and working with local communities.
• Work and train with the next generation of international young Jewish social entrepenours.
• Professional training in sustainable living.  Topics convered include: clean energy, building design, composting, use of chemical-free products, and organic farming.
• Take part in a survivor seminar
• Receive training certificates from leading NGOs in Israel and India.

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