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Day: December 2, 2019

Development of the Mindset towards Service – Udayavani, Manipal: 27th November 2019

Development of the Mindset towards Service – Udayavani, Manipal: 27th November 2019

“It is an indispensable need for us to develop a mindset of service and a sense of belonging to our culture.” The programme of the International Volunteer Culture Exchange and Community Service was hosted by FSL India’s Zonal Advisory Committee and Heskathuru School. The event was held on 26th November, at Heskathuru School. Member of the Zillah Panchayat, Mrs SriLatha Suresh Shetty was the speaker. An elaborate welcoming ceremony called ‘Poorna Kumbha Swagatha’ was given to more than 40 foreign…

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Out of the Rat Race! – Manisha Madhukar, Outbound Participant – Weltwärts Programme, Germany

Out of the Rat Race! – Manisha Madhukar, Outbound Participant – Weltwärts Programme, Germany

“Okay, but are you getting paid?” Was one of the first (or easily top 5) questions that were fired at me upon learning that I am volunteering for a year. And for good reason. Coming from a country that often encourages competition and clarity in spheres of education and jobs, climbing up the career ladder seems to take the forefront. That’s why I found it difficult to explain my cloudy, but intuitive choices. But the truth is, yes, I do…

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