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My first 100th Monkey Session – Asha Elisha, Public Relations & Documentation, FSL India

My first 100th Monkey Session – Asha Elisha, Public Relations & Documentation, FSL India

Having heard so much about FSL India’s 100th Monkey programme, I decided to visit St Theresa’s School, and experience first-hand the ‘workings’ of our programme. I set off with Madhuri, and picked up Madhumathi (FSL India’s facilitators at Bangalore) along the way. My first impression when I walked into the classroom was a sea of smiling faces. The children were excited to see me (a new face always generates interest) and a babel of voices broke out. “Namaste, Madam”, “Good…

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Break Free – Ashwini G, 100th Monkey Programme Manager, FSL India

Break Free – Ashwini G, 100th Monkey Programme Manager, FSL India

Have you heard the story of an elephant being tied to a pole with a rope? Where the elephants could, at any time, break free from their bonds, but for some reason, they do not! Coz, “when they are very young and much smaller, they used the same sized rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to hold them, but as they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope…

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My Treasure Box – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India

My Treasure Box – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India

What comes to your mind when you hear the word treasure box? Usually Jewels, Gold, Silver and any other valuable materialistic things that are kept very safe, right? ‘What’s in my Treasure Box?’ was the activity conducted at Vidya Jyothi School in session 17, this session was the 5th session on self-exploration. Firstly I would like to share some interesting things I witnessed with my group at this school from when the self-exploration/awareness activities have started. This bunch of 35…

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I realised the problem is small, but the effect is huge, thanks to FSL India’s 100th Monkey programme – Rajeshwari, 9th Std, Siddivinayaka School, Karki

I realised the problem is small, but the effect is huge, thanks to FSL India’s 100th Monkey programme – Rajeshwari, 9th Std, Siddivinayaka School, Karki

Until the 10th session, I have been having fun in FSL India’s 100th monkey sessions. As I am staying at a residential school, I have all the facilities here. I had to challenge myself, if there is a problem I have to check it once again. For the 12th session, thanks to the facilitator, I became a Group leader, so it was a little complicated for me to lead the group with problem solving. So I realised that near our…

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The 5 Elements of Life – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India

The 5 Elements of Life – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India

Ayurveda believes that all living beings are the same – be it human beings, plants, animals, or any other living organism simply because we are all made up of the same 5 elements. These 5 elements are – Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni) and Space (Akash). Each of these elements has its own character, and together, they combine to form life. Since our body is also made up of these 5 elements, we need to ensure that…

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Study hard and get good grades! – Sandhiya G, 100th Monkey Facilitator and LTV Coordinator, FSL-India

Study hard and get good grades! – Sandhiya G, 100th Monkey Facilitator and LTV Coordinator, FSL-India

“Study hard and get good grades and you will find a high paying job with great benefits,” – is what I heard from my parents for most part of my life. Their goal in life was to provide a college education for me, so that I would have the greatest chance for success in life.  But, at the end of my study, I didn’t fix my goal and I don’t know even who I am ? What I am doing?…

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‘Circle Up, Circle Up’ – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India’

‘Circle Up, Circle Up’ – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India’

My sessions usually start with a “Circle Up” song, where everyone forms a circle. Most energisers and activities are conducted in a circle along with the facilitator, as it helps to create inclusion, builds trust, togetherness and safety. However, I have never seen a complete circle formed. There is always a gap between a full circle, forming 2 semicircles, one of which is of boys and the other being girls. This shows the level of comfort they have with each…

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A big ‘Thank You’ to Siddivinayaka School for their great support in our 100th Monkey sessions for 8th & 9th Stds

A big ‘Thank You’ to Siddivinayaka School for their great support in our 100th Monkey sessions for 8th & 9th Stds

Last year, FSL India launched a youth development programme exclusively for Indian youth called 100th Monkey. 100th Monkey aims to develop Self Actualisation and Active Citizenship to build youth forces who are conscious and competent citizens of our country. The aims and objectives of 100th Monkey are many and varied. The program aims to: Develop physical, intellectual, emotional and social abilities of the children and assist in Self Actualisation. Assist the children to experience a sense of belonging and ownership….

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Can we call this a Breakthrough? – Ashwini Govind, 100th Monkey Programme Manager, FSl-India

Can we call this a Breakthrough? – Ashwini Govind, 100th Monkey Programme Manager, FSl-India

Most of our sessions start with circle time, where the entire group plays energisers or activities in a circle along with the facilitator. Circle games are acclaimed to create inclusion, build trust, safety and togetherness amongst their participants. The circle time is followed by some purposeful activity, with reflection. At times during the initial sessions, there will always be those two or few who can’t contain themselves to a space in the circle. They are either running from one position…

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