Over the years FSL India has grown to become one of the largest volunteer hosting organizations in the country, organising various volunteer and development projects throughout India mainly through Short Term Work camps and Long Term Volunteer (LTV) placements. Most of the projects are carried out independently, and some are undertaken in cooperation with local NGOs as they are aware of the development work that needs to be undertaken in an area and have hands on experience. We support them in their efforts to address the issues and the precise needs of the local community and help bring about the desired change in the long term.
FSL India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of local and regional Partners.
Our journey began in the year 2000 and FSL India (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning – India) was legally incorporated in 2001, a Trust under the Indian Trust Act 1882. FSL India was formed with the support of like-minded national and international organizations with a primary purpose of bringing about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs.
Today, FSL India is a leading youth development organisation of India focused towards intercultural Learning through Voluntary Services, set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to youth to work in different cultural contexts and to appreciate intercultural learning. This helps to reduce boundaries and bring people together to work in harmony, with an understanding of the intercultural aspects and focusing on development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Annually, FSL India mobilizes 1500 and more young people from across the globe with the support of international partners and local NGOs.
Rakesh. S. Soans
President
Vision
FSL India’s vision is to create a strong, well-connected and regenerative society for a better world of today and tomorrow.
Mission
FSL India’s mission is to empower citizens with a strong sense of belief and purpose that leads to:
- Citizens that are well connected with themselves, the community and the environment.
- Citizens that are well connected with themselves, the community and the environment.
- A strong community rooted in values, principles and solidarity
Vision
FSL INDIA’s vision is to create a strong, well-connected and regenerative society for a better world of today and tomorrow.
Mission
FSL INDIA’s mission is to empower citizens with a strong sense of belief and purpose that leads to:
- Citizens that are well connected with themselves, the community and the environment.
- Citizens that are well connected with themselves, the community and the environment.
- A strong community rooted in values, principles and solidarity
History
It was in 2000 that FSL India was established, and officially incorporated as a Trust in 2001. The establishment was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of like-minded national and international organizations. The primary objective of FSL India is to facilitate global transformation, progress, and growth through youth exchange programs.
Through our youth exchange programs, FSL India implements activities that encourage cross-cultural understanding, facilitate intercultural learning, and give the youth a chance to get involved in worthwhile projects and endeavors that promote not just sustainable, but regenerative growth and development.
As a renowned youth development agency, FSL India also aids in lowering barriers and bringing people together to work harmoniously.
With the assistance of international partners and regional NGOs, FSL India annually mobilizes 1500+ youth from around the world. FSL India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of local and regional partners.
Our Ideology
The foundation of our work and activities is volunteerism. We believe that the experience of living and working with people from varied cultural backgrounds create understanding and respect, something that we should all work on and feel responsible for, in this world! Together with local communities, FSL India’s programs are a reflection of our efforts to create a harmonious society. We exhibit interest in the work and lives of people by placing volunteers in a variety of communities throughout India and the rest of the world.
This inspires individuals to take charge of their own lives and discover solutions to their own problems. Additionally, we want individuals to be more conscious of the world they live in… and aspire towards a wonderful future that can be ours. In a hyper-globalized era, we are confident our projects encourage local communities to embrace internationalism. Plus, it promotes the sharing of unique experiences and viewpoints among all concerned parties. By providing opportunities to participate in our programs, FSL India facilitates volunteers with access to an ‘alternative education’.
This includes a number of approaches to the learning process other than mainstream education. Alternative education with a blend of local and global perspectives can vary widely, often emphasizing the value of close relationships between international volunteers and local communities with adequate opportunities for intercultural learning and exposure. This enhances the global competency of international volunteers as well as local youth, who are also expected to contribute substantially to bringing the global dimension to local situations and vice versa.
programs
What We Do?
MLTV
The MLTV Program of FSL India is one of the strategic interventions to forging innovative collaborations with local and global young people.
STC
Sea Turtle Conservation – Wildlife Conservation Project in the district of Udupi, since 2003
Work Camps
Work Camps provide opportunity to volunteers across the globe to learn and understand the values of life in different parts of the world through coopera
Outbond
FSL India’s Outbound Program is a volunteer abroad program with more than 2000 volunteering projects that are available all year round.
100th Monkey
100th Monkey – Quality Education and Active Participation, Since 2016.
CEL
Tucked away at Shettrakatte in Kundapur, lies FSL India’s Centre for Experiential Living (CEL), amidst coconut, mango, jackfruit trees, flowering shrubs with in lush green campus.
Impact at a Glance
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TEAM
FSL India Team
Leadership
Management
Ranjit Kumar Singh
senior program manager
Manjunath
Program manager and area coordinator
Nagarathna
Chief Coordinator (Ltv program)
Nagaraja Shetty. N
Accountant/CEL in-charge
Raghunath S
Office manager
Sharon Paul
program facilitator & social media coordinator
Dinesh
ltv Coordinator
Shiloni S
Facilitator/coordinator
Joshvin Dsouza
Team leader (work camp) facilitator (e-saathi project)
Yasothai
ltv Coordinator
News
Stories
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