With its mind-bending diversity, from snow-capped mountains to sun-washed beaches, crusty old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs, India is a truly multidimensional country with an experience to suit everyone. The country is home to more than a billion people, and its diverse mix of ethnic groups translates into an intoxicating cultural cocktail that any traveller will love.

Despite the many things this country has to offer and its recent impressive economic growth, poverty in India remains extensive and heartbreaking. An estimated 250 million people live below the poverty line and approximately 75 per cent of them are in the rural areas.

World Youth International offers the Overseas Service Program and our all new Indian Experience Program to India. Follow the links for more information on the two programs!

WYI has partnered with Indian NGO IDEX: Indian Network for Development Exchange to provide you a volunteer experience which will allow you to participate in meaningful community development projects. If you are 18 years or over, you can choose from a range of different volunteer placement options for between 4 - 12 weeks. You can choose to volunteer with a friend, partner or by yourself, but either way you will not be alone. There will be fellow volunteers from around the world living and working with you! Click here for more information.

WYI is proud to offer our new Indian Experience Program. With options to really explore India and immerse yourself in this incredible country, as well as the opportunity to give something back to local communities, this program provides a great opportunity for first time travellers to experience the wonder of India. Click here for more information.