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Field Learning Sessions

Field Learning Sessions

         Monthly Field Learning Sessions (FLS) will be carried out at various locations such as NGOs, other organisations in the social sector or local projects. The objectives of the FLS are to introduce participants to different organisations and people working in the development field, and familiarise them to such social causes. By witnessing projects and meeting people working in the development field, participants will enhance their understanding of different social causes and see how organisations are working…

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The Sarakki Lake Project

The Sarakki Lake Project

         Sarakki Lake is one among the three largest lakes of South Bangalore. It is located in J.P. Nagar. Due to unplanned urbanization, encroachments, littering and carelessness, the lake has completely changed for the worse, and its condition is deteriorating every day. SLAIT, the Sarakki Lake Area Improvement Trust, are working towards reviving and saving the lake and restoring it back to the way it used to be. With their expertise, FSL-India is joining hands with them…

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The Youth Development Programme launches three new components for you!

The Youth Development Programme launches three new components for you!

      The Training and Education Department of the Youth Development Programme at FSL-India is launching three new components starting now and for the times to come.       The YDP believes that significant learning takes place outside of the classroom, and that learning by doing is the best way towards growth and development. In that spirit, the three new additions to our programme are:   Skills Acquisition Workshops       The monthly workshops hosted by the…

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Computer literacy lessons for Tent School children

Computer literacy lessons for Tent School children

      The Tent School project started with the aim of providing basic education for migrant children by enhancing their skills and motivating them.       On the 8th of May 2014, the four members of the Tent School team (two FSL-India staff members and two international volunteers) began teaching basic computer literacy at the tent schools in Senapur and Marvante, Kundapura. Ten children from Senapur and twelve children from Marvante benefited from the computer literacy lessons.      …

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India – It is more than a trip…

India – It is more than a trip…

      Ruth Achterwinter is a long-term volunteer from Germany. She has been volunteering at the Rural Education and Development Society since August 2013. Following is an account of her perspective on India and the work that she does.        “It may seem strange to you, but I have lived here for 9 months and I still can’t decide how to feel about India. On the one hand, it twirls you up, bounces you around, spits you…

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The little stories of success, but failure as well

The little stories of success, but failure as well

            Konrad Zimare, a long-term volunteer from Germany has been volunteering at Baby Sarah’s Home in Pondicherry since September 2013. Baby Sarah’s Home is a home for diversely abled children. Following is a testimonial from Konrad about his experiences as a volunteer.           “Is it an honour or a pleasure, a challenge or maybe a lucky coincidence to have the chance to work as a volunteer in Baby Sarah’s Home? I do…

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Field trip to Mysore

Field trip to Mysore

     Amely Burgstaller has been volunteering at a tribal school since August 2013. She teaches English, Arts and Sports, amongst others. Following is a testimonial she sent to us regarding a school field trip she arranged for her students to Mysore.       “In December, I started fund raising in Germany. Finally I was happy about the big amount of money donated by friends and relatives. Because of that, a trip with my school to Mysore was possible.  In…

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FSL India in the Times of India

FSL India in the Times of India

After a first publication in Bangalore, the Times of india – Delhi is publishing today an Interview of FSL’s Deputy Director for Outbound and the Youth Development Programme in it’s Education pages (page 4) about International Voluntary Service abroad, Internships, Gap years and the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer programme it is contributing to in Hampi and Badami. Find the article in the Time’s website here ( http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Gap-years-catch-on/articleshow/35924218.cms ) It should be also published in other local editions of the newspaper in…

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Summer camp!

Summer camp!

            The Home Based Project (HBP) team of FSL-India conducted a summer camp in four tent schools in Brahmavar, Yedthadi, Maravanthe and Senapur from the 21st of April to the 7th of May. A total of 52 children participated in this summer camp. The camp was organized to create interaction between regular school going children and tent school children. The tent school team organized various recreational activities for children such as drawing, painting, outdoor games,…

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A host mother’s point of view

A host mother’s point of view

      Most of our long-term volunteers (LTV) live with Indian families during their time here. Often times, we hear experiences and feedback from our volunteers. This is our first ever testimony from a host family. Mrs. Kavya M.S. has been hosting LTVs since 2012 and has welcome 11 since then. She is well known in her community for doing charity work. She was born in 1978 in the Coorg district of Karnataka. She has two daughters; Amrutha Nayak…

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