CTRD in Gudalur?

Manianna · Nov 5th, 2008, 03:57

Hey everyone!

I am considering volunteering for some months at the Center for Rural and Tribal Development, CTRD http://www.ctrdtrust.com, based in Gudalur and Pandalur taluks in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.

I am an anthropologist with experience of working with tribal peoples as well as in some non-profits, albeit none in India, and I am looking to do somewhat qualified work, such as research, project assessment or planning and so on - if that matters to anyone's answer. CTRD are very welcoming and seem to give me both support and space to do what I want, but they are at the same time kind of vague when they answer questions about the organization. Thus, it would be great to hear what someone with first-hand experience of the organization has to say about it. Does anybody know it? Has anyone been there or worked for them?

Thanks a bunch!

nickmayes · Sep 30th, 2009, 19:12

Hi

I saw your other posts related to CTRD and wondered whether you ever did go and work with them? I live in the UK, but my next door neighbour used to do development work in India and is great mates with the director of this NGO. I am considering going there for ~6 months next year (ie from Feb 2010).

I have a wife and a v young family (aged 1 and 3). My concern is that Ealamanna is really in the middle of nowhere and my wife and kids might get bored. Is that likely? How easy/difficult is it to get around?

Thanks for all your help.

Nick

Nov 5th, 2008, 03:57	#1
Manianna Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 14	CTRD in Gudalur? Hey everyone! I am considering volunteering for some months at the Center for Rural and Tribal Development, CTRD http://www.ctrdtrust.com, based in Gudalur and Pandalur taluks in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. I am an anthropologist with experience of working with tribal peoples as well as in some non-profits, albeit none in India, and I am looking to do somewhat qualified work, such as research, project assessment or planning and so on - if that matters to anyone's answer. CTRD are very welcoming and seem to give me both support and space to do what I want, but they are at the same time kind of vague when they answer questions about the organization. Thus, it would be great to hear what someone with first-hand experience of the organization has to say about it. Does anybody know it? Has anyone been there or worked for them? Thanks a bunch!

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Sep 30th, 2009, 19:12	#2
nickmayes Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1	Hi I saw your other posts related to CTRD and wondered whether you ever did go and work with them? I live in the UK, but my next door neighbour used to do development work in India and is great mates with the director of this NGO. I am considering going there for ~6 months next year (ie from Feb 2010). I have a wife and a v young family (aged 1 and 3). My concern is that Ealamanna is really in the middle of nowhere and my wife and kids might get bored. Is that likely? How easy/difficult is it to get around? Thanks for all your help. Nick