FSL India participated in the 9^th General Assembly and Annual Training Program of Network for Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA). FSL India being one of the network organisations of NVDA participated in the event and contributed its part in all the deliberations which was organised between 1^st February and 10^th February 2012. The program was organized by NVDA and hosted by RUCHI Organization in their campus at Bandh village, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 36 participants from 20 organization representing 14 countries participated in the program.

Mr. C. Doreswamy the Joint Director represented FSL India in the 9^th General Assembly of NVDA. On the First day he participated in the work camp and field visit organized by RUCHI to study the integrated program. Following this event he made presentation about FSL India’s work to the participants. Having participated in the work camp activity, he also participated in the workshop which was organized on conducting impact study and assessment of volunteering service which was facilitated by Dr. Arun Chandran. He also represented FSL India in the Networking/ Bilateral talks with different organizations.

The General Assembly of NVDA started on 8^th February where all the discussions were focused on the Goals of NVDA for 2012-13. The major topics dealt were impact recognition, starting program in new countries, quality improvement, initiating of common actions, launching of new projects and increasing NVDA membership among like-minded organisations. Annual report of NVDA was presented and discussion was held. The members also discussed on upcoming proposals to be undertaken by NVDA in collaboration with its member organisations. Later the members were divided into three groups to discuss on future common actions such as Tanabata Action Plan and Eco Sponge Promotion.

On 8^th February discussion was held on EC Proposal which was later approved by the members. The members decided to register NVDA so as to channelize grants from government. New executive committee would decide where and how to register. Having a permanent office and staff were also approved by the members. NVDA will set up the office in Hanoi, Vietnam from February 2012. The members decided to conduct a study on impact created by five organizations in ASIA through volunteering service. Annual general election was also held and new executive community was constituted. On 9^th February two groups were formed to discuss on group work camp and weekend work camp. Mr. Kai explained about the Pilot Asian Voluntary Service.