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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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Berlin, “My City” – Sahel Anees, Outbound Participant

Berlin, “My City” – Sahel Anees, Outbound Participant

In September, I came to Berlin to kick-start a beautiful but immensely challenging journey of volunteering at Unionhilfswerk Fluchütlingsunterkunft, Lichtenberg. Two seasons and half a year later, I can safely say that Berlin is “My city”. It’s unreal how this city has grown into me. It amazes me how, in the midst of hustle and chaos, there is so much calmness and peacefulness here. Working at the Fluchütlingsunterkunft (Refugee Centre), every day is a learning experience. It gives me different…

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The Best of East and West: Fedora Dipanjali, Outbound Participant

The Best of East and West: Fedora Dipanjali, Outbound Participant

It has been 7 months since I have returned to my home country from the Weltwaerts program, and I would be lying if I didn’t say it feels like just yesterday that I was packing my bags. I was a volunteer in Berlin, Germany for a year and worked with Lebenshilfe, a social organisation that assisted people with disabilities and helped them to be more involved in the community.  The opportunity to be able to live in another country, experience…

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Volunteering in Germany – Tamizhselvam Velmurugan

Volunteering in Germany – Tamizhselvam Velmurugan

I am Thamizhselvam Velmurugan working as a volunteer at the German Red Cross, Billerbeck. I arrived in Germany on 21st November, at Frankfurt main airport. It was also my first journey by flight. When we arrived at the airport, 2 GRC volunteers were waiting for us and volunteers from other countries also arrived at that time. All of us went to Munster for 10 days, to attend a seminar. The whole seminar session was good, all the topics were new…

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Volunteering in Germany – Ajith Kumar, Outbound participant

Volunteering in Germany – Ajith Kumar, Outbound participant

I am Ajith Kumar, working as a Weltwärts volunteer, for the German Red Cross. Right now, I am working at Meschede, in an Old Age Home, as an in-house technician. I arrived in Germany on the 21st of November 2018. When I reached Frankfurt airport, the wind and the climate was really cold. But it was a new experience for me, because suddenly, I needed to adapt to the climate. Two German people were waiting for us, and then we met…

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Volunteering in Germany – Grahisha Kairan

Volunteering in Germany – Grahisha Kairan

It’s been 3 months now – I never imagined that I would spend a year volunteering in Berlin, since I have done my studies in engineering. Like the saying goes, everything is planned and happens according to it. Since always, I was interested in designing creatives, DIYs (Do-It-Yourself) etc. I was fortunate enough that I got to work in a project called Speilmittle. Speilmittle is a place for creative minds. Here, creative toys are made for children, blind people, senior…

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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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‘Career Guidance’ – Session at Sri Sharada College (Basrur)

‘Career Guidance’ – Session at Sri Sharada College (Basrur)

On the 10th of January, FSL-India’s volunteers Linda (from Italy) and Carlota (from Spain) accompanied FSL-India’s Field Officer, Manjesh to do a session at the Sri Sharada College located at Basrur. The session, attended by 16 female final-year Bachelor of Commerce students, was focused on “Career Guidance”. Before the session, there was a short introduction of the facilitators, by the college’s Principal. After that, the session started with an ice-breaker/ energiser to create a congenial atmosphere. To start with, the…

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Final Evaluation of Outbound Volunteering Participants 2017-18

Final Evaluation of Outbound Volunteering Participants 2017-18

At FSL-India, we feel that volunteering abroad is an experience that every Indian should try at some point in time. Our Outbound program offers this magical journey to all individuals between the ages of 18-29 years. Last year, Margret  Johnson, Samson E Kanth, Canute D Souza, Nikhil Thomas, Gitanjali Srinivas Murthi, Prashanth Basavana Gowdru, Fedora Deepanjali, Robin Prakash and Anushri Joshi stepped into a plane and flew away to the other side of the world.   It was a dream come true, an unimaginable tryst…

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It’s a Double V! Volunteers on Vacation – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound Participant, Germany

It’s a Double V! Volunteers on Vacation – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound Participant, Germany

Ever thought or had the urge to contribute something good to the society that addresses or effects an issue directly with your help? What about traveling to a different country discovering, exploring, meeting new people, scratching off must-do’s from your bucket list, volunteer and be a part of a social project that contributes to a global good? Or maybe do all of the above with almost all your expenses paid for. That sounds like a good treat! (At the Reichstag…

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