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MASTERCLASS ON DESIGNING EXPERIENCES

MASTERCLASS ON DESIGNING EXPERIENCES

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

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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Food Kit Distribution – Hunsur (Covid19 Relief)

Food Kit Distribution – Hunsur (Covid19 Relief)

During the Pandemic, some of the most effected are the Individuals with Special needs. Due to restrictions they are unable to go out and earn to support themselves. Since 2009 – through Volunteer programs, our team has established good connections with the local people of Hunsur and surrounding Villages. For Independence Day this year, local volunteers helped us identify people with special needs and distribute food kits worth one month to support 46 individuals. Present during the distribution were PDO,…

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Mental Health – Importance of Stress Management.

Mental Health – Importance of Stress Management.

As part of community building and awareness on mental health the FSL India Kundapura team conducted an online meeting on Stress Management on the 24th of September, 2021. It took place through google meet and was conducted for the teachers and host family members. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic situation we couldn’t have a face to face meeting. Mr. Manjunath presented PPT’s on stress. He explained how from the past two years lockdown has changed life and how to…

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Intercultural Exchange Program: “Will it be fun?” – Sarah Daran

Intercultural Exchange Program: “Will it be fun?” – Sarah Daran

Initially when I found out about this program, I was scared, meeting new people, talking about our culture and making new friends. All this sounded scary. It has been almost 3 years since we left home, we all have gotten used to the comfortable environment of staying home or at least some of us have. I too didn’t want to leave my comfort zone, I had so many questions like “is it okay to go?” “will it be fun?” or…

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Combating the spike in COVID-19 cases – Prevention and Awareness Sessions at Kelakeri and Madhyakeri

Combating the spike in COVID-19 cases – Prevention and Awareness Sessions at Kelakeri and Madhyakeri

As India moves towards unlocking the nationwide lockdown that was imposed in March to contain COVID-19, there is a growing concern about the increasing number of cases since the relaxations announced by the Government came into effect on 1st June. Karnataka too has seen a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in the last few days, with 388 cases testing positive on 3rd June, the highest in a single day. Udupi district in particular reported 150 cases alone, bringing…

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Prevention is better than cure – COVID 19 Training and awareness campaign

Prevention is better than cure – COVID 19 Training and awareness campaign

Last week, we completed our ration kit distribution activities to the needy families in and around Kundapur and also at Ballenahalli (Mysore). In total, we distributed 214 ration kits for 898 beneficiaries with the cooperation of local government officials and Panchayat members. We now turn our focus to promoting awareness on hygiene and COVID-19 infection control measures in local communities. Over the next 4 days, we will be conducting 5 sessions on the awareness and preventive care of COVID 19,…

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A timely lifeline to the economically challenged

A timely lifeline to the economically challenged

It was nice to reconnect with the fisherman community of Karvikeri, where we have been connected for more than 14 years when we opened our first Regional office in Kundapur. Where we started cleaning activities, Sea Turtle Conservation, and where we still work on waste management activities. We also organised many work camps in the school for the children of Kharvikeri. The fisherman community at Kharvikeri consists of around 400 families. For hundreds of years, they have been dwellers on…

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Humanitarian efforts at Balenahalli

Humanitarian efforts at Balenahalli

Balenahalli, the land of the Jenu Kurubas is a step back in time. Life there is very primitive, the people are simple and guileless. One wonders how the community survives without even the basic essentials that we take for granted. No electricity, no proper sanitation and more importantly, no education to lift them out of their abysmal poverty. A tribal people, they are used to foraging in the forest to supplement their diet and seek employment in the neighbouring plantations/estates…

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