Insight: a Praxis Immersion Programme

How does an immersion work
a. Planning, immersions are customised to the the specific learning needs of the participants to maximise learning outcome;
b. A pre-immersion briefing, to prepare immersees and ensure they get the most out of their experience;
c. Stay with the family for a minimum of 3 nights. Immersees take full part in the lives of their host, help them in their daily tasks and interact with them and the community.
d. A post-immersion debriefing, which takes immersees, translators as well as hosts through a reflection process, both individually and collectively.

Who can participate in an Insight?

Insight is a voluntary and open learning experience. It is for those who want to learn more than the classroom offers. However, it should be particularly imperative for those who can take critical decisions to eradicate poverty and promote an inclusive development.

Praxis organisestheme based immersion as well tailor-made based on the organsational need in different locations in India and around the globe.
Praxis has over the last few years has organised immersions that provide a balance of breadth and indepth exposure of realities to the participants. While living with the host families, participants can understand the real problems and their coping mechanisms. The programme is designed such that the participants also understand the societal level complexities in terms of social exclusion and community development initiatives happening at multiple levels in that context. One of its prominent immersion-based programmes includes “Tabahikigawahi” (Witness to Devastation) where participants met and stayed with villagers to understand problems associated with the Kosi flood (Bihar). Similarly, it organised a programme on flood-related disaster preparedness for participants.

For further detail, you can contact:
Email: Sharmistha (sharmisthas@praxisindia.org) and Nilima (nilimam@praxisindia.org)
Praxis – Institute for Participatory Practices
C-75, South Extension Part II
New Delhi-110049
Ph: +91 11 41612349/50/51