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"India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"
Mark Twain
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WHY VOLUNTEER IN INDIA?
There are many countries in the world and many parts of the world needing aid and support. And there are many projects out there needing volunteer support. India; however, is very unique for many reasons. India is the largest democracy in the World. India has 1/6 of the World’s population. India has immense cultural diversity. India is rapidly undergoing a transformation in the 21st Century and is evolving into a major social and economic power. India has thousands of years of history and has been a crossroad for all major religions of the world. India creates a unique platform to understand the merging of Eastern & Western thought. India is the home to Mahatma Gandhi, one of the world’s most dynamic leaders. India is a safe and stable country to work in. India and its people have a deep sense of spirituality from which much can be learned. Much of India speaks English and thus provides a common uniting factor for short term volunteer work from citizens across the globe.
Why the name Taj Global Understanding?
While the name Global Understanding is quite obvious, the name Taj may not be so. One may think of the Taj Mahal when India comes to mind. It was in April 1992 that Brad Baldwin visited Agra, India and the site of the famous Taj Mahal.
“… I can remember traveling alone, at the age of 16, from New Delhi to Agra by train. I almost missed Agra station. I was sitting and looking at the Taj Mahal as the sun set. It was the second time I had visited that very day before heading by late night train to Delhi. I calculated the time it was in the United States, in Virginia (10.5 hours back) and realized that I should to be sitting in Advanced Chemistry class. I was in 11th Grade and had utilized my Spring Break and one additional week to visit India. The thought occurred to me that I knew exactly how life was back in Virginia, back in that high school desk. But in India, I did not know what to expect next. It was a total saturation of the senses. I thought to myself that I was indeed having a unique experience and that I wished more people could have the same.”
Why choose Taj Global Understanding?
TGU recognizes that there are many places in the world to volunteer; moreover, there are many opportunities and needs within the home country of a perspective volunteer individual. TGU also understands that there are many organizations offering volunteer placements. Many of these offer good programs with an established reputation, a well run organization, and years of satisfied volunteers. And as you are surfing the web and deciding which program you’d like to go with, TGU offers you the following to consider:
- Inside Perspective on India
- Expertise and Experience working in India
- Extensive Local Networks
- Wide Variety of Programs & Projects
- Mid-Range Fee Structure (Not the highest, Not the lowest)
- Emphasis on Quality not Quantity
- Maximum Cultural Exposure
- Personal Attention & Care
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