Browsed by
Month: October 2023

My life here is very exciting!

My life here is very exciting!

I’m Yuka Iwasawa, from Japan. Now I’ve been staying in India for 3 months. My life here is very exciting! In India people are friendly, energetic, social, diverse in culture and food, and languages. In school, I’m teaching studies (alphabet, counting) and assisting activities (Yoga, brushing) to children with special needs. Sometimes teaching can be difficult, but I feel great when they reach their achievements. I’m feeling I’m able to share good moments with them so I’m enjoying school life….

Read More Read More

I decided to take fear by the hand and throw myself into this challenge.

I decided to take fear by the hand and throw myself into this challenge.

The workcamp has just officially ended and although I am sad that these two weeks have already passed, I feel very fulfilled. Before coming to India and starting this adventure I had many fears, many doubts and I wondered if I would be able to be in a place so far from my home and with such a different culture and be able to feel safe and secure. The fear of the unknown always accompanies us at the beginning of…

Read More Read More

I can’t imagine life without helping other people

I can’t imagine life without helping other people

I can’t imagine life without helping other people. I have been volunteering since high school and last year I decided to volunteer abroad. I chose the program “Live The Himalayas” because of the place. I’m very interested in children’s education and I also wanted to get to know more about Tibetan and Indian culture. To be honest, my arrival to India was quite a cultural shock. First, it was noisy and crazy in Delhi. Many cars, people, tuk tuks, honking…

Read More Read More