Safety at the Bichli Haveli Project is important, not just for our volunteers but the local crew too, many of whom have become accustomed to preventable work injuries at other construction sites. With JanDaksha Trust's oversight, we're equipping everyone with their own safety equipment (including steel toe shoes), which will be stored securely and managed by [...]
One of the Bichli Haveli Project goals - and an RWI foundational value - is job creation. We're delighted to be partnering with local Udaipur NGO (nonprofit), JanDaksha Trust, who is assembling and supporting the project's crew of primarily women laborers who will be trained in restoration over the next three years. JanDaksha's work focuses [...]
In these early days of the Bichli Haveli restoration, much of the work on site is clearing debris, removing years worth of lime wash wall coating, and some demolition. We got to take part in it all today with the crew. (And we were thrilled to witness the old city's method of transporting debris off [...]
We've arrived! Project crew at the Bichli Haveli was incredibly welcoming and gracious today. We learned about the history of Udaipur and the building, toured the site from top to bottom with project architect Malvika and owner Mahim, and enjoyed a generous tea spread. Tomorrow, we start getting our hands dirty alongside the crew. [...]
Info Session and Q&A about July India Trip April 11, 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Already registered or on the fence about volunteering in India this July 10-21? Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time overseas volunteer, a 12-day trip to India can be a big deal. We invite you to a live webinar on [...]
Registration now open for July 2017 Trip It's official! We're leading a group to the Bichli Haveli project July 10-21, 2017. We'll be working with the local community to restore a 140-year-old haveli (nobleman's house) and rehabilitate the surrounding neighborhood. See Rajasthan the RWI Way For over two decades, Restoration Works International has been offering tour participants a remarkable [...]
You did it! THANK YOU from all of us at Restoration Works International. We’re off to a great start for the Bichli Haveli project because of your generosity. Namaste, friends!
Because of your generosity on Giving Tuesday, $1,700 has been raised toward hiring the local crew for the first month of work at the Bichli Haveli project in India. $1,700 puts us well on the way to what's needed help create new jobs in Udaipur. By making a donation, you can help get us the [...]
On this annual day of giving back, we are exhilarated and hopeful about the meaningful work that is beginning soon in India. Over the next few years, with our Indian partners and our trip participants, we will be restoring the Bichli Haveli in the old city of Udaipur, and embarking on a series of socio-economic [...]
We are delighted to announce we are officially moving forward with the Bichli Haveli project in Udaipur, India! Our advance team's trip to the site last month confirmed that our partners and the project will be a good fit for our mission of using volunteer tourism to help communities restore their heritage sites, and, in [...]