First it was necessary to civilize man in relation to man. Now it is necessary to civilize man in relation to nature and the animals.
-- Victor Hugo (1802-1885)





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Activities

We are planning several types of programs for SHARAN.

Many of these events are not yet available. To see what is currently available, please see the events section on the home page.

Daily programs

Our goal for our weekday programs for children is to help children discover for themselves the beauty and grandeur that the earth has to offer. Our program is designed to help children feel connected to their planet so that they will be invested in preserving its resources.

Weekdays – for school groups. Programs will be arranged in various languages and levels depending on the nature of the group.

Children will be exposed to the often-hidden world of the farm: they will be taken for nature walks; they will be allowed to assist in feeding and caring for the animals; and they will be able to experience a wide variety of farm work. Children will see firsthand the variety of benefits that natural farming has for humans, animals, and the world as a whole. Our goal is to help children discover for themselves the beauty of the earth and the value of each creature. We aim to accomplish this goal via film shows, documentaries, and other interactive ways to help children learn how they can contribute to their own health and to the health of the planet. Children will participate in the preparation process, and learn how to cook tasteful, healthy food. We want children to learn how they can contribute to their health, their family’s health, and the health of their greater society.

Weekends – for families and groups. Different tours and options in different languages.

The programs on weekends will be similar to the options above, but are designed so that each person can custom design his or her visit. Visitors are also welcome to simply rest, relax and visit the restaurant, library and bookstore.

Holiday programs

We will also offer 2 – 3 week long camps for small groups of older children and young adults. They will cover all the aspects of the project in more detail with actual participatory workshops, along with daily yoga, meditation and group games.

Senior Citizen’s programs

These programs are intended to promote environmentally friendly practices in areas like vermiculture, garbage separation, and composting. Our programs will also focus on pertinent health aspects for senior citizens such as hypertension, heart disease, joint problems, and diabetes.

Internships

Interns would have an opportunity to participate in the work of the organization for a minimum of one month. The internship program would provide practical experience and education on animal care, ecology, and health, and could be tailored to the intern’s needs and interests.

Workshops for local farmers and residents

Educational workshops will be held periodically for free or for a subsidized cost to aid local farmers who want to explore the possibility of organic farming. We will also provide animal-care check-ups for local farmers to provide advice on animal care and respect.

Organic farming workshops are aimed at helping conventional farmers to convert to organic farming as well as showing organic farmers better systems of production. These workshops are based on the Natueco Science method of organic cultivation. At present these are taking place in Bajwada, Harda, Mumbai and other parts of India. Contact us to conduct an organic farming workshop near you.

Homeopathic and health workshops

Health Awareness talks

Health awareness talks lasting for about 2 hours are being regularly conducted by Dr Nandita Shah both in Mumbai and in the Auroville area, as well as other parts of India. Contact us to conduct a health awareness talk near you.

Specific Health Awareness Workshops

These are whole day workshops aimed at specific illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, as well as general disease prevention. These will be with cooking demonstrations and will include healthy organic breakfast, lunch and snacks. These workshops are being conducted in Auroville and Mumbai at present. Contact us to conduct a workshop near you.

Corporate retreats

Corporate retreats with a difference, for real de-stressing, rejuvenation in a healthful and natural environment. The whole space can also be booked for workshops, seminars or conferences.

Peas vs Pills workshop training

Would you like to conduct the Peas vs Pills workshops yourself? We would like to start trainings for people who would like to give the workshop. Trainings will be about 7 days durations.

Qualifications:

Having been a vegan for at least one year and having the intention to continue.

Health or medical background

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Some degree of cooking skills

If you are interested and have the requisite qualifications then please do let us know. We need to have a minimum of 10 interested people to conduct this workshop.

Long-term volunteer opportunities

We are looking for long term volunteers for SHARAN. The volunteers should be vegan on interested in trying vegan and passionate about some aspects where veganism is beneficial eg – animals, human health or the environment. Minimum duration – 1 month, maximum endless.

Skills may be in the areas of:

1. Health and healing

2. Writing and communications

3. Graphics and Design

4. Vegan cooking and cooking classes

5. Film making

6. Adult education

Volunteers will be guided and will learn many skills that they can use back home later on. Those who would like to make a career in the vegan world will also benefit. You will live in Auroville, an international spiritual township in South India which most people find quite interesting and attractive. There are plenty of people to meet and a variety of courses and events happening and its in nature which is rare in India. Its possible to get around on bicycle but motorbikes and mopeds can be rented too. Various types of accomodation are available. Accommodation could be as low as Rs 300 per day if the person wishes to stay for a month but could be a lot cheaper if the period of stay is longer. Stipends may or may not be possible depending on the skills and duration of the volunteer period but all willing volunteers are sure to learn something.

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