17th November 2010 Since last year FSL India and the Sanitation Project in Trasi are presenting the International Beach Cleaning Day with local people and volunteers. The Nirmala Grama Samithi (Sanitation Commitee) welcomed the numerous participants to keep the beach and the park clean. At first they meet for a strengthening snack and after welcome [...]
FSL India’s Sea Turtle project team has participated in Turtle Action Group’s Annual meeting held at Kumta, Karnataka between 13th to 15th November. Turtle Action Group (TAG) is nation-wide network of Sea Turtle conservation organisations. About 100 people from different areas got together in the Dr. A.V. Baliga College of Arts and Science in Kumta, [...]
On the 28th of October the first sea turtle nest hatched on Maravanthe Beach. Out of 68 eggs, 61 eggs hatched and were released in the sea in the presence of forest department officers and the FSL volunteers. It was an amazing experience for everyone who was there. Currently there are 4 long-term volunteers in [...]
“Be the change you want to see in the world” (Mahatma Gandhi) As a part of the Little Flower Family I am very thankful to experience this country, its people, its language and its culture. I always saw India as my door to a “more different and multifaceted life” and it has become true. Working [...]
On Friday 13th August, Chief Minster of Karnataka Mr. B.S. Yeddiyurappa officially inaugurated Sea Turtle conservation program by releasing a wounded sea turtle at Kodi Kanyana beach. During his visit, he inaugurated “Green cover project”, which includes sea turtle conservation program and different afforestation projects along the coast to prevent sea erosion. Ministers, members of [...]
Namaste! My name is Martha Pinsker and I work in Chaitanya Special School. It provides mental and physical handicapped children with education, recreational activities and medical care. There are about 30 students at the age of 5-25 attending school. I work at Chaitanya for 11 month now and I really like the work here. The [...]
Because of the great interest in our first postcard we fulfilled the often voiced wish of printing another postcard. Now you can see Kundapura’s beautiful beaches, the backwaters and cultural events on one postcard. Is there a better way of sending personal greetings to your loved-ones? Visit the FSL Eco-office and get exclusive Kundapura postcards. [...]
