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Exploring my creativity in Berlin – Grahisha Kairan, Outbound volunteer

Exploring my creativity in Berlin – Grahisha Kairan, Outbound volunteer

My journey here in Berlin is almost over, I can’t believe it’s been 10 months here, feels like just yesterday I was getting ready to come over here. Well, Berlin is very colourful in summer, I enjoyed summer better. I work here in Speilmittel, where they make toys, conduct workshops with kids, seminars etc. I was involved in a lot of creativity involved here. Since I was very interested in creativity, I got to learn a lot from them like…

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Evolution of self in Germany – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound participant

Evolution of self in Germany – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound participant

So yes, winter came! And with it came many good tidings, love and warmth.  This Christmas was very special for me; I celebrated with my German host family in Berlin and in Hamburg. It was Merry. I remember one particular thing about Christmas Eve; we visited the grave to light candles for my host mother’s husband who passed away more than two years ago. As I stood with them also holding a candle myself, I felt snowflakes on me…. it…

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Volunteering in Germany – Sneha Susan John, Outbound Participant

Volunteering in Germany – Sneha Susan John, Outbound Participant

On the 2nd of September 2018, I moved from India to Germany for the  Weltwärts volunteer program, facilitated by FSL-India. I was excited like everybody else, as this was a huge transition in every way. The last 3 ½  months in the city of Berlin has given me many fresh experiences I will never forget. My host organisation IJGD has been such a great support over the last few months. From the first day at the airport till we got to…

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