Yes, but visits must be approved in advance. We welcome visitors who come with a clear purpose, practical skills, and a willingness to work within the GSAM’s safeguarding and campus guidelines.

Casual day visits are generally not offered. The GSAM is a working campus, school environment, and  hostel setting, not a tourist stop. Short visits may occasionally be considered for existing partners, official guests, project meetings, or people with a clear reason to be on campus.

Most meaningful visits are usually around one to two weeks. Shorter visits may be considered depending on the purpose, but we generally prefer visits that allow enough time for orientation, relationship-building, and a useful project or activity.

We do not treat the minimum stay as a hard rule, but very short visits are rarely useful unless they are connected to an existing relationship, official meeting, or specific project. Our preference is for visitors who can give enough time to contribute well.

We are especially interested in educators, medical or health professionals, tradespeople, builders, mechanics, IT and computer specialists, photographers, media professionals, agriculture specialists, coaches, artists, and people who can run useful workshops or support practical projects.

Yes. We are happy to discuss project ideas, but all projects must be approved by the GSAM before they begin. Some ideas may need to be adapted to fit local needs, school schedules, legal requirements, safeguarding rules, budget, and staff capacity.

Yes, family or group visits may be considered. Each visit still needs to be approved, and all adults must understand and follow the GSAM’s visitor and safeguarding expectations.

Approved visitors usually stay in onsite guesthouse accommodation. Rooms are private, with either attached or shared bathrooms depending on the guesthouse. Accommodation includes hot water, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, meals, safe drinking water, and access to a laundry machine.

We can usually host around 10–12 visitors, depending on the season, accommodation availability, group type, and what is happening on campus at the time.

We ask approved visitors to contribute USD $20 per person per day to help cover food, accommodation, utilities, cleaning, maintenance, and other hosting costs.

No. For legal and accounting reasons, foreign visitors should not make cash payments or give foreign currency on campus. Contributions must be made through official GSAM channels or approved partner platforms, and receipts will be provided.

Depending on your country, role, and proposed activities, we may require police verification, references, a Working With Children or Working With Vulnerable People card, or a similar background clearance.

Yes. Approved visitors must read and agree to our Visitors Agreement and Child Protection Policy before coming to campus. These explain our safeguarding rules, visitor responsibilities, media expectations, and campus boundaries.

International visitors are responsible for ensuring they hold the appropriate visa and comply with Indian immigration, registration, and local requirements for the purpose of their visit. The GSAM may provide an invitation letter where appropriate, but visitors remain responsible for meeting the legal requirements that apply to them.

For safeguarding reasons, applications from men travelling alone are generally not approved. Rare exceptions may be considered when the visit is connected to an existing partner, specific project, or professional skill need, and additional safeguards may be required.

Photo and video use is guided by our Child Protection Policy and must be approved by GSAM staff. Visitors should never assume they can photograph children, hostel areas, private spaces, or sensitive situations.

Visitors may share about their visit only in ways that respect the GSAM’s media guidelines, child protection expectations, and staff instructions. Public posts involving children, students, or campus life should be approved by the GSAM.

Visitors should not give cash or personal gifts directly to children or families. Small group gifts such as stationery or snacks may be possible with prior staff approval.

Visitors may take part in approved, staff-supervised activities. Visitors are not permitted to have unsupervised access to children, enter hostel or dormitory areas without approval, or form private relationships with children.

Modest, practical clothing is best. Visitors should dress in a way that is respectful of the school, campus, and local community setting. Comfortable shoes or sandals are useful, especially for walking around campus.

The GSAM will review your enquiry and, if it seems like a possible fit, contact you to discuss dates, skills, project ideas, documentation, safeguarding requirements, and accommodation availability. Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee approval.