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Volunteers Voice: Sports Day at Viveknagar School!

Volunteers Voice: Sports Day at Viveknagar School!

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I’ve always believed that nothing shapes a person better than sports. It teaches discipline, leadership and much more.. But most importantly it teaches us to accept and learn from failures. To know that we’ve played a small part in imparting these qualities in the kids, warms my heart!It was amazing to see that all of kids were interested to take part in one or the other games. The zeal they displayed throughout the event, across two weeks, is something that…

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Volunteer Voice!

Volunteer Voice!

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I work together with another german girl as a volunteer in a primary school in Moodugiliyaru. We both live and work here for nine months. We are living in a hostfamily and on the weekends we try to see more of this beautiful country. In our school there are kids from age 5 to 12 and we try our best to improve their english skills a little bit. The workday is from 9am to 4pm and we have a lunchbreak…

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Few of my firsts as a volunteer!

Few of my firsts as a volunteer!

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In this article I will describe some of my experiences and learnings from the first four weeks of my stay as a volunteer. Below I will drag the key of my first experiences when it comes to: Host family stays CREDIT I – projects Darasa Festival – Mysore I landed in Bangalore on the 14th of September 2022. FSL coordinator Manjunath met me at the Airport and followed me to Hunsur, where I was warmly welcomed by my first host…

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“India is a country of rich culture and unity in diversity”

“India is a country of rich culture and unity in diversity”

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Three words: “I’m sorry”, “I love you”, “thank you”, are the maxim of Hawaiian philosophy baptized as ho’ponopono. And these words also be the same which we could to summarize our project at Chetana Trust. From August 29th that we landed in India until September 19th we cannot feel more grateful for the welcome, for the kindness, for the hospitality, for making us feel like one of them. Living the experience with a local family contributes to a total immersion…

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GoTeens Camp!!

GoTeens Camp!!

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FSL India has partnered with Solidarities Jeunesses– France and partners from Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece and Japan for the Erasmus+ project named “GoTeens” The main aim of the project “GO with Teenagers Engagement and Empowerment through Networking” is to support the quality development of youth work by elaborating and formalising tools and improving competences to prepare, implement and evaluate international projects for teenagers. Furthermore, the project will strengthen the exchange among youth organisations and young people. It will also improve…

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Is Volunteering Worth It?

Is Volunteering Worth It?

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What do you think of when you hear the word “Volunteering”? Someone who works for free? Someone who serves society? Working in NGOs? Someone who is willing to do something for a cause? My answer is “Yes” and “No”. I’m not saying that all the above is false. They are true. But like most facts, they are half-truths. For me, Volunteering means so much more. So let me give you my meaning of volunteering alongside my story.  First off, why…

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Covid19 Relief – Vaccination Drive

Covid19 Relief – Vaccination Drive

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With the spreading of awareness in local areas and schools regarding the importance of being vaccinated, the covid vaccination drives that have been held over the last few months have seen a great increase in the number of vaccinations with the help of Asha Karyakartas and local volunteers. Despite the many challenges in the beginning as the public were scared, unsure and many did not want to get vaccinated due to certain reasons, the awarnesss sessions on the importance of…

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The girl who went with the flow..

The girl who went with the flow..

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So, it all began when I, like most people in their 20s, felt lost after college, not knowing what to do next. For a long time, I worshipped Science and thought it had all the answers to life. And life happened, when I realized that it’s all a maybe and that there are no absolutes. After college, being unsure about pursuing a doctorate degree in Earth Science, I turned to my next best option- learning a new language. My elder…

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MASTERCLASS ON DESIGNING EXPERIENCES

MASTERCLASS ON DESIGNING EXPERIENCES

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The Project “PlaceXPlore”, a brainchild of Mrs. Pratima mainly focuses on identifying and promoting artisans and local entrepreneurs from Udupi District. Rakesh Soans, President of FSL India conducted very innovative and creative sessions virtually and in person at a Beach Resort in Malpe for the group. The Program was conducted in collaboration with Udupi Tourism and Mrs Pratima. Thirty participants from diverse backgrounds from Udupi and Mangalore were present. There were people representing a great variety ranging from cooking, drawing,…

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Virtual Cultural Exchange Program: Different is Beautiful 2021

Virtual Cultural Exchange Program: Different is Beautiful 2021

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IVS (International Voluntary service) – a movement that FSL India follows to promote peace, understanding and service through intercultural programs allows youth from different cultures and backgrounds to connect, experience, share, learn from each other and work with each other physically. Due to the pandemic and the restrictions that it has caused FSL India has continued to promote the IVS Motive and vision through conducting Virtual exchange programs that encourage Personal Social Responsibility. We are happy to share with you…

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