India is incredible with all its traditions, festivals and especially its people!!! I am Nils, FSL India volunteers for the last nine months. I am placed at Hunsur, near Mysore passed way too fast. I lived in an Indian family, went to traditional Indian weddings, learned to read the local language Kannada. I became friends to auto-rickshaw drivers and the most contended. I worked during the day time with tribal children. The first four months I worked for…
I, Vandana Tallur am honored to be a part of FSL India as the Work Camp Communicator & Talent Management Coordinator. I am nurtured by the ideals of Gandhiji, Swami Vivekananda, and The Dalai Lama. Being in a country with a blend of rich cultures and a myriad of languages has made me empathic and patient towards my fellow countrymen. This led me to FSL India and I am proud to be part of Team FSL India. My work…
As inter-cultural learning is one of the important dimensions of volunteering service, FSL India organised training-cum workshop on Developing Cross Cultural Awareness and Train the Trainer. The three-day program was organised at CRI Brothers’ Institute, Bangalore between 28th April and 1st May 2012. A total of 25 members from FSL India representing board of directors, senior and mid-level management staff participated in the program. The overall objective of this training-cum workshop is to provide FSL India staff with an opportunity…
FSL India organises Work Camps throughout year with a view to increasing social, cultural, educational and environmental actions in the rural and urban areas. Both International and local volunteers participate in the Work Camps which offer opportunities to volunteers to learn local culture and values for life through cooperative actions and community services. During November and December, six Work Camps were conducted at various locations. Altogether 58 International Volunteers (26 in November and 28 December) participated in the Work Camps….
With an objective to make an assessment of progress made, impact created and changes brought about in social development and education projects, FSL India organised a three-day Mid-Term Evaluation of Weltwarts/IJFD volunteers. The participatory evaluation was held between 21st and 23rd March 2012. A total of 34 Weltwarts/IJFD volunteers representing AFS, IJGD and YAP-CFD participated in the Mid-Term Evaluation. It was conducted at Simha Farm, Nittur in Udupi District of Karnataka state. A thirteen-member team led by Mr. Alred Rohan…
We have the most natural gym here, but carrying water buckets and milk cans is so much nicer than sitting on a cross trainer Living in a small village in the middle of nature has been a new experience for us. In our home towns, the milk as well as the vegetables comes from the supermarket, the water out of the tab and the energy out of the power points, 24 hours a day. In Shanti Ashram, most of the…
It is an occasion to celebrate women’s spirit and their role in the society. It is time to honor the struggle, the tireless hard work and contribution of all women in the world and acknowledge their freedom, rights, and recognition. It is the day to pay a tribute to the women. International Women’s Day which is celebrated on 8th March every year is an occasion marked by women’s groups around the world. Although this date was commemorated at the United…
Introduction to Happy Move Global Youth Camp: FSL India has been implementing CSR projects, titled Happy Move Global Youth Volunteers and Model Village (MVP) in Tamil Nadu. FSL India hosted 8th Happy Move Global Youth Camp for South Korean Volunteers. The program primarily aimed to serve the communities of Sriperumbudur and Kanchipuram districts. It is supported by Hyundai Motors Company (HMC) as part of corporate social responsibility. Details Regarding 8th Happy Move Global Youth Camp: FSL India hosted the 8th…
A total of 26 children from 3 tent schools such as Navayuga, Marvante and Kumbhashi; visited Murdeswara temple on 7th February as part of education trip and excursion. Children played varieties of games on the beach and enjoyed every bit of moment. They had lunch at Murdeswara temple on sea. While enjoying the beauty of the sea, they too played jumping and diving into the sea against moderately strong web and tide. For many children it was a first time…