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We learned a lot about this part of the world (Dharmashala) – Jakub & Eliška, the Czech Republic

We learned a lot about this part of the world (Dharmashala) – Jakub & Eliška, the Czech Republic

McLeod Ganj is a busy town where diverse people and stories cross their paths. In its streets you can meet  Buddhist monks, Indian tourists coming there to visit the Bhagsu temple and waterfall, Europeans coming to attend yoga or meditation classes, or representatives of the Tibetan nation, as McLeod Ganj is both a seat of the Tibetan parliament-in-exile and permanent residence of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. We came here to attend a work camp focused on Tibetan and…

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Little Lhasa in India – Dharamshala, WC 835

Little Lhasa in India – Dharamshala, WC 835

FSL-India regularly runs a 2-week work camp at Dharamshala throughout the year. From 1st-21st June 2019, 7 international volunteers from different nationalities, i.e. France, Czech Republic, US, Spain and Belgium, participated in this work camp. Our volunteers actively took part in various activities at the Heeru Government Primary School. They participated in a Yoga session every morning at the home base, renovated class rooms, had art and craft sessions with the schoolchildren, painted the school wall and also educational paintings,…

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Dharamshala – Clouds End

Dharamshala – Clouds End

Dharamshala, tucked away in the beautiful Kangra valley is a quite a hotspot for tourists. This is not only because of its proximity to the lofty Himalayan mountain range and its profusion of beautiful flora and fauna, but is also the home of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community-in-exile. Dharamshala is also a place where FSL-India runs work camps throughout the year, for the betterment of the local community. From 1st-14th April 2019, we had 3 international…

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WC-829: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh’s Winter Capital

WC-829: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh’s Winter Capital

Dharamshala, a municipal corporation city in the Kangra valley, is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. Apart from being the home of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama and a considerable Tibetan population, it has many beautiful tea gardens. Internationally known for Kangra green tea, Dharamshala produces a wide variety of teas including black tea, green tea, oolong tea and white tea. Masala chai and the popular Kashmiri Kahwa tea are also available here. In FSL-India’s Work Camp 829, we…

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FSL-India’s Kundapur Work Camp (1st – 5th April 2019) – Anuradha Miraji, Belgaum

FSL-India’s Kundapur Work Camp (1st – 5th April 2019) – Anuradha Miraji, Belgaum

I am Anuradha Miraji, writer – artist from Belgaum. I am environment-friendly, and love to get my hands in mud. A long proposed dream finally turned into reality on 31st March 2019, when I boarded the bus to reach Kundapur from Belgaum. I came across FSL-India, when I was searching for work camps online, where I could work directly in the farms; get my hands dirty and feel the sun. I enquired with the Bangalore office and then had a…

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WC 828 – Kundapura and Goa

WC 828 – Kundapura and Goa

Our Work Camp started on 4th of February, and it finished on 17th of February 2019. Our team leader was  Manjesh and our group was formed by 5 women:  2 Japanese girls – Kiho and Shinoka, 1 girl from Czech republic, Domeneka, 1 Italian- Lilith, and 1 much older woman of 65, from Italy too, Patrizia. The camp began at Goa, Canacona. Our group had been living in 2 small huts on Palolem beach, and every day, we have been…

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Down to the Grassroots: WC-827, Kundapur

Down to the Grassroots: WC-827, Kundapur

FSL-India’s work camp WC-827 was held for 2 weeks, starting from 21st January 2019 and ending with the final evaluation on 3rd February 2019. The theme was Sustainable Agriculture/ Culture/ Environment. The team consisted of Andrea Granata from Italy, Seoyeon Kim and Jeon Hui Yeon from South Korea. The team followed the work camp schedule for 2 weeks, and made the camp successful. First of all, we went to schools for mural painting, helping in teaching Basic English, wall painting,…

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WC 630 – Dharamshala: Marcy Holden, Canada

WC 630 – Dharamshala: Marcy Holden, Canada

When I first got to Dharamshala to meet up with my FSL Volunteer group I had no idea what to expect. I had read about the culture and the project we would be working on but nothing could have prepared me for the experience I would have during my stay there. Dharamshala is so entirely different from my home but the beautiful guest house in Dharamkot allowed me all the comforts of home, while also directly immersing me in to…

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World Heritage Volunteers’ Camp – Natural Heritage Conservation at ‘The Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu

World Heritage Volunteers’ Camp – Natural Heritage Conservation at ‘The Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu

In this camp, FSL-India had 6 international volunteers from different parts of the world, i.e. England, Italy, Belgium, Canada, South Korea and the Russian Federation. The volunteers worked with GHNP officials in ‘Sainj wildlife range at an eco village called Rapa, from 10th August-28th September, 2017. They had a warm welcome from our field staff and along the local community people at the forest guest house, through a traditional Kulvi cultural welcoming ceremony on the first day of the camp….

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World Heritage Volunteers’ Camp – Natural Heritage Conservation at The Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu

World Heritage Volunteers’ Camp – Natural Heritage Conservation at The Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu

In this camp, FSL-India had 6 international volunteers from different parts of the world, i.e. England, Italy, Belgium, Canada, South Korea and the Russian Federation. The volunteers worked with GHNP officials in Sainj Wildlife Range, at an eco village called Rapa, from 10th August-28th September 2017.