Hi, my name is Magdalene and I am on my volunteering experience in India. Sun, culture and work – these three keywords describe my time in India. I live in Pondicherry, a beautiful city which is on the east coast of southern India. Here I spend my time with impressive moments. Through my work in the Community Seva Center and the associated company of my colleagues, I get to know a small piece of Indian culture. Working with women and children…
My name is Johann. I have been in India for about 3 months. And during this time, I got to know the Indian culture a little bit and got an experience how my everyday volunteering life is like, doing agriculture work. Since this place (Alangar, Moodbidri) is so different from the place I live in Germany, I had the idea that my parents Max and Sigrid could visit me here to first take some vacation together by visiting other places…
When I set out on this adventure with IJGD and FSL-India, I never imagined the incredible experiences awaiting me in the heart of Berlin. Each day became a new chapter in my story, filled with learning and unexpected discoveries that shaped who I am today. At the start, I was eager but unsure, ready to jump into something entirely new. Challenges popped up along the way, but I quickly learned they were opportunities in disguise. Berlin isn’t just a place…
Hello, I am Charlotte, I´m 18 and I have been in India for the past 3 months. In total I am here for 11 months, all of which I will spend on the Varanashi Farms. The farm is situated in Adyanadka, a small village in the south of Karnataka, right on the border to Kerala. I am living together with 3 other volunteers in a small hut on the farm. Every hut here has a name, and all the names…