Rural Pleasure is a social enterprise dedicated towards improving livelihood of deserved rural population through Rural Tourism. Rural Pleasure is a social enterprise which has been helping animals to contribute to the wildlife. Our school tied up with Rural pleasure in a project initiated to help Asiatic lions and other animals from falling into the well.The entire grade went on a trip to Savarkundla which is located in Amreli, Gujarat to assist the organisation in this essential project and to live up with our responsibilities for 3 days (8th September to 10th September).

The issue which seize the organisations attention was the open wells. there are approximately 50,000 open wells. Each year 10-15 lions die by falling into the open wells. The issue wasn’t just about lions but also other animals who end up dying the same way. The solution was pretty clear, It required to cover the well. So the animals who fall will land on the covering.

Learning Outcomes Achieved:

• Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.The campsite became the work-site in the morning. The construction involved a lot of determination, hard-work, standing in the sun for 8 hours straight and understanding of machines. I didn’t know much about the machines used for making the cover. Using the wielding ion or polishing tool were like physics formulas to me.  It was very challenging because I wasn’t used to that atmosphere and how to get the work done with the machines I don’t know how they work. After a lot of attempts and assistance by the experts, I was able to complete the tasks and ironically I loved working with those machines.
• Show commitment to and perseverance in the CAS experience. All the work was required to be completed in one day which required extensive efforts. Working for half of the day in blazing sun showed me how consisted and determinant we were towards this project.This experience required commitment to the cause of saving lions. We can’t risk the lives of lions for our procrastination. Staying committed helped us to complete the work on time and also enhanced the quality of our work because commitment is key to success and polished outcomes.
• Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.  This issue is quite significant throughout the world. everyone all around the world is finding a solution for this issue. we are focusing on the suptopic of this issue , there is more to this issue like lion many animals are getting killed or extinct on a very high rate which is not acceptable. Extinction of animals is a global concern. It creates problems in many ways like disturbing the ecosystem or disappearance of the complete existence of the animal. Asiatic lions are very few in number and in order to conserve them, we covered the wells which will help to reduce the rate of extinction. by covering the well, it gives me a way to contribute to our beautiful nature.
• Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth On the very first day, The electricity was out. Another obstacle I faced was when we sat with the experts and planned how the covering will look like and placed a small blueprint how the covering will look like and decided what we have to do next day. Planning involves decision making, knowledge, experience and management. I am not good at making decisions as it requires a lot of leadership skills. Overcoming these challenges was very satisfying. Decision making was my weakness which I tried to overcome but I quickly grasp knowledge and thus while listening to the instructions given by the experts carefully.I was able to come to the desirable outcomes.
•  Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.We were divided in groups to make the work easier and efficient.I am not very fond in working in groups because I don’t want people in my group suffering if I do something wrong  thus working in groups was not a easy task for me.Working in group was important because we had to finish everything in one day. While working in groups, we developed coordination, understanding and mutual trust.we also make friends and connect better.In fact working as a team was better than working individually as it saves time,develops new ideas and gives better outcomes .

What learner profile characteristics did I develop in this activity?

This project involved a lot of risk-taking.  We also were caring towards the environment as we were caring towards endangered animals.Another learner profile characteristic I developed was being a communicator as when we are performing group task, I managed to communicate with other members well.

We as humans, its our duty to help the environment. The CAS trip was a thrilling and rewarding experience. we made very cherishing memories and are proud to contribute something to the world.