Hi! My name is Morgane.

We are 4 French people studying in a Civil Engineering school in France. We lived together in a host family in Hunsur, Karnataka. We went to India with FSL India to build toilets and bathroom in a tribal village named Ballenahalli and to go to school.

First, living in a host family is a really good experience. I learned a lot of things about Indian habits and I shared beautiful daily moments with the family. Moreover thanks to the life in a host family I can understand the difference between village life and town life. It’s very interesting.

During the work time we learned a lot of things about the construction. We were helped by two masons and some inhabitants. People are very helpful. They offered us some tea and biscuits every morning. They are very kind. It’s very great to work in this village.

Also, we spent time at school to play with kids and to teach them some English words. They are very appealing and energetic. We shared games and dances with them and they taught us some games too. I will really miss them.

Then during the weekend, we were free, so we could visit. For example, we went to Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore It’s very easy to travel in India. You just have to go to a bus station and say the destination and get on the bus. We also played cricket in the village of our great coordinator, Manju. He was here for us all the time. He also served us as a coordinator at the village and at school.

This humanitarian experience is unique, unforgettable and rich. I recommend it.