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Orientation at CEL, Kundapur – April 2019

Orientation at CEL, Kundapur – April 2019

From 1st-5th April 2019, FSL-India hosted 6 Long-Term Volunteers from Germany and Spain. For this orientation, FSL-India organised different events for the exchange of ICL (Inter-Cultural Learning). The sessions conducted were an ‘Indian’ welcome, introduction to FSL-India, local language class, practical information, Indian lifestyle, safety and project information, volunteer’s role and responsibilities. It was observed that the participants were interested to know about Indian culture and practices. The volunteers actively participated in the orientation. Some feedback from our volunteers: Very…

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Cultural Event –Pondicherry, April 2019

Cultural Event –Pondicherry, April 2019

On 24thApril 2019, FSL-India’s Pondicherry coordinator organised a Cultural Event (CE) for our regular LTV volunteers. Every month, we organise a cultural event for our regular volunteers and we take them to any cultural and historical places which are located in and around Pondicherry. This month, the Cultural Event was focused on Religion and the Nataraja temple. Nataraja temple, also referred to as the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja – Shiva…

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Changing society one step at a time at SRISTI village – Peer Poremba, Germany

Changing society one step at a time at SRISTI village – Peer Poremba, Germany

My name is Peer, I am from Germany and currently working in Sristi village as a 11-months volunteer with the “Weltwärts”program. I am living with my friend and co-long term volunteer Bjoern and other volunteers together in the so- called “Orange House”, not only experiencing the Indian culture, but many others from all around the world. It is amazing to get to know so many people from different continents, cooking together and playing games. Our accommodation is just 4 kms…

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Wall Painting Project – “Who runs the World? GIRLS!” – Kyra Trific, Germany

Wall Painting Project – “Who runs the World? GIRLS!” – Kyra Trific, Germany

I am Kyra from Germany. I am currently working in an orphanage called “Free Basics Girls Home” which is located in Bangalore. My main tasks here are teaching basic English, playing and dancing with the children and supervising them. It is very heart-warming to me, to have such a beautiful connection with them, and to empower them in who they are. Of course, the idea to paint exactly this phrase on the wall, came to me while I was listening…

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Cultural Event – Mysore, March 2019

Cultural Event – Mysore, March 2019

On 14th March 2019, FSL-India’s Mysore Coordinator organised a Cultural Event (CE) for our regular LTV volunteers. Every month, we organise a cultural event for our regular volunteers and we take them to any cultural and historical places which are located in and around Mysore. This month, the Cultural Event was focused on the theme of Nature, Brindavan Gardens and KRS Dam. The Brindavan Gardens is located in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies adjoining…

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Mid-Term Evaluation for FSL-India’s Long Term Volunteers from Bangalore and Mysore

Mid-Term Evaluation for FSL-India’s Long Term Volunteers from Bangalore and Mysore

In the month of February 2019, FSL-India’s LTV Bangalore region organised a Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) for our Bangalore and Mysore Long Term Volunteers at Mysore. The event took place between 18th to 19th February 2019 @ Mysore. There were around 14 Volunteers from AFS & EG, Germany who took part in the evaluation. The main objective of the MTE is to evaluate the volunteer’s learnings and contributions, in order to develop appropriate strategies to attain quality results.To create a platform…

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Mid-Term Evaluation for FSL-India’s Long Term Volunteers from Pondicherry and Kanchipuram

Mid-Term Evaluation for FSL-India’s Long Term Volunteers from Pondicherry and Kanchipuram

In the month of February 2019, FSL-India’s LTV Bangalore region organised a Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) for our Pondicherry and Kanchipuram Long Term Volunteers, at Pondicherry. The event took place between 14th to 15th February 2019, at Pondicherry. In Pondicherry, there were around 18 volunteers from AFS and IJGD, Germany who took part in the evaluation. The main objective of the MTE is to evaluate the volunteer’s learnings and contributions, in order to develop appropriate strategies to attain quality results. To…

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LTV Cultural Event – Pondicherry, February 2019

LTV Cultural Event – Pondicherry, February 2019

On 20th February 2019, FSL-India’s Pondicherry coordinator organised a Cultural Event (CE) for our regular LTV volunteers. Every month, we organise a cultural event for our regular volunteers and we take them to any cultural and historical places, which are located in and around Pondicherry. This month, the Cultural Event was focused on Religion and Nature theme, and we took our volunteers to the Botanical Garden, Sri Karaneswara Nataraja Temple, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Aurobindo Ashram. Sri Karaneswara Nataraja Temple:…

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Contribution of FSL-India’s volunteers to Shri Gurumahanteshwara Sustainable Agriculture Project – Rahul Dayalu

Contribution of FSL-India’s volunteers to Shri Gurumahanteshwara Sustainable Agriculture Project – Rahul Dayalu

I am Rahul Dayalu, an IT engineer turned farmer and writer. I have been associated with FSL-India to host volunteers in our project since November, 2016. I was looking at pictures of our project just received from Miriam, a volunteer from FSL-India, who worked with us for few months. I cannot believe it’s been more than a year we started this project in my village S Hoskote near Mysore, Karnataka, India. Those photos speak more than words on our initial…

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Enriching experiences I made here – Sophie Elisabeth, Germany: Women’s Development Trust – Women Empowerment

Enriching experiences I made here – Sophie Elisabeth, Germany: Women’s Development Trust – Women Empowerment

My name is Sophie. I’m a volunteer from Germany and I live in Tamil Nadu since the last 10 months. I’m working in the NGO Servo Trust, which is a Women Empowerment Project from FSL-India. Servo Trust is working together with the Forest Department of this district, in the Tamil Nadu Bio-Diversity Green Project. It’s an environment program financed by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)  and the government of Tamil Nadu, with the aim of afforestation. Every year, many hundred…

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