This opportunity is suitable for students with a creative flair and working knowledge of textiles and there are unlimited places available.
Travelteer’s Textile and Design Programme works in partnership with local Sri Lankan charities and acts as a training and education centre for local women. A variety of hands on projects will allow you to make an impact on the local community; teaching local women new textile skills, helping them to become more self sufficient.
Products created by volunteers and local women are sold online and at various boutiques with all proceeds going back into local charities.
This opportunity is suitable for students with a creative flair and working knowledge of textiles. You may be able to claim Turing funding to help support you on this opportunity (minimum 28 day excluding travel duration)
More information is available from suglobal@staffs.ac.uk
Travel to host countries is permitted according to the travel rules for England as listed on the UK Government’s website. Further information/guidance can be found on the FCDO webpage for your chosen destination.
All participating students will receive up to date Covid and general travel advice by email and in pre-departure briefing sessions (mandatory attendance).
Costs
- Living Expenses – Accommodation/Meals/Local Transport from £29 per day
- Flights to destination from approx £900
- Charitable Donations may be required
- Registration fee may be required
- Visa – if required
- Vaccinations – if required
- Travel Insurance
- Duration
- 2 weeks - 6 months
- Departure date
- Ongoing
- Return date
- Ongoing
- Application deadline
- Ongoing
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