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Month: July 2014

Sparsha Trust Field Learning Session – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Sparsha Trust Field Learning Session – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Background The Sparsha Trust Field Learning Session (FLS) will take place on the 2nd of August. Sparsha Trust is an organisation that works to create a society free of exploitation of children and help children manifest their inherent potential and talents Approach Considering that close to 42% of India’s population is below the age of 18, education is key to the country’s development and future. It was this motivation that led to the establishment of Sparsha Trust in the year…

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Volunteer’s voice – Sarah

Volunteer’s voice – Sarah

      Sarak Keamper, a long-term volunteer (LTV) from Germany has been volunteering at SINAM since September 2013. SINAM is a non-profit organization in the Tiruvannamala District working with poor and destitute children, promoting the welfare of differently abled people, underprivileged women, unorganized and marginalized labourers, widows, Dailits and people suffering from HIV/AIDS. Following is a testimonial of her thoughts and experiences.         “To empower women in India, a lot can be done. One way is…

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Testimonial on Nadine

Testimonial on Nadine

      Following is a testimonial about long-term volunteer (LTV) Nadine from Germany, who has been volunteering at Gnanodaya High School in Chennai. Rubini, her coordinator, writes to us about Nadine’s experiences.        “I don’t know how to start the article because I have lot to say about this volunteer Nadine. She is the most amazing volunteer that I have met in my career. Nadine did lot of good work in the project. She was working with…

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Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp

Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp

      The Orientation of the 13th Happy Move Camp (scheduled between 20th – 31st July 2014) was conducted for       Graduate Engineering Trainees (GETs) of Hyundai on the 8th of July in the training centre of Hyundai Motors India, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.  Three members of our Chennai team facilitated the orientation for 18 participants with the coordination of Mr. Sridhar from Hyundai.       During the session, the Chennai team introduced…

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Bangalore Chapter – General Assembly

Bangalore Chapter – General Assembly

On the 6th of July 2014, the Youth Development Programme (YDP) finally hosted its General Assembly (GA) of the Bangalore Chapter. Attending the GA were 15 participants and FSL-India staff members. Amongst others, some of the objectives of the GA was to formalise the Bangalore Chapter, finalise upcoming social projects and elect board members. By the end of the evening, many decisions were made and many debates were had! The Bangalore Chapter now has a solid group of board members,…

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Vidyanikethan Field Learning Session

Vidyanikethan Field Learning Session

      On the 5th of July 2014, the YDP organised its second Field Learning Session (FLS) which took place at Vidyanikethan. Vidyanikethan has been a local partner organisation of FSL-India for a while, and many of our long-term volunteers (LTV) have worked there. Participants were given a presentation on Vidyanikethan and were shown around one of Vidyanikethan’s schools. Participants also had the chance to meet Ms. Susheela, the founder of Vidyanikethan.       The organisation works to…

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