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Final Evaluation of Outbound Volunteering Participants 2017-18

Final Evaluation of Outbound Volunteering Participants 2017-18

At FSL-India, we feel that volunteering abroad is an experience that every Indian should try at some point in time. Our Outbound program offers this magical journey to all individuals between the ages of 18-29 years. Last year, Margret  Johnson, Samson E Kanth, Canute D Souza, Nikhil Thomas, Gitanjali Srinivas Murthi, Prashanth Basavana Gowdru, Fedora Deepanjali, Robin Prakash and Anushri Joshi stepped into a plane and flew away to the other side of the world.   It was a dream come true, an unimaginable tryst…

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The Silver Lining – Sahel Anees, Outbound Participant, Germany

The Silver Lining – Sahel Anees, Outbound Participant, Germany

If someone had told me last year this time that I would be in Berlin, doing a volunteering service in a Refugee Centre and in the meantime, travel around Europe, I would have laughed and brushed the thought aside. Like they say, Life has its own plans. Exactly one year ago I was upset about being rejected by one of India’s largest social work programs. Little did I know, the silver lining of that was an opportunity to be a…

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It’s a Double V! Volunteers on Vacation – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound Participant, Germany

It’s a Double V! Volunteers on Vacation – Leimalem Konsam, Outbound Participant, Germany

Ever thought or had the urge to contribute something good to the society that addresses or effects an issue directly with your help? What about traveling to a different country discovering, exploring, meeting new people, scratching off must-do’s from your bucket list, volunteer and be a part of a social project that contributes to a global good? Or maybe do all of the above with almost all your expenses paid for. That sounds like a good treat! (At the Reichstag…

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The 28th International Youth Forum, South Korea – Nalini Mittal

The 28th International Youth Forum, South Korea – Nalini Mittal

The 28th International Youth Forum was a week-long program that conglomerated individuals from various backgrounds, nationalities and ideas to address the very relevant issue of strengthening regional cooperation by youth exchange. The forum, which was organized in multifaceted South Korea, has proved to be one of the most valuable experiences of my life. There were many reasons why this experience was more than any ordinary youth exchange or cultural exchange program. I can, however, conclude that through this time, the…

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ITS NOT JUST VOLUNTEERING BUT A BUCKET LIST!- Sandeep

ITS NOT JUST VOLUNTEERING BUT A BUCKET LIST!- Sandeep

My journey to accomplish one of my bucket lists began when Rahul and Julien from FSL interviewed me for training and volunteering in Le Creneau, Solidarites Jeunnesses, France. I was present for the interview as if I was going to attend a board-meeting whereas the interviewers were dressed casually. This changed my perspective and made me understand that volunteering is serious work being casual. The interview was fun and went on pretty well.

My life and my experience in Beaumotte Aubertans, France – Jai

My life and my experience in Beaumotte Aubertans, France – Jai

This is my first time writing a blog about my life and sometimes it feels so overwhelming when you can measure your life in stories as it passes by. Right now I’m volunteering in a little village in the central-eastern part of France called Beaumotte-Aubertans, with a mere population of 300 habitants (And I haven’t even seen a dozen of them), exactly the number of people residing in a building near my house in India. I will try my best…

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KEEP LALBAGH CLEAN 4th action: A great success !!

KEEP LALBAGH CLEAN 4th action: A great success !!

For the 4th time in 18 months, the Youth Development Program interviened in the Lalbagh park during its flower show, on January 25th and 26th.  The Keep lalbagh Clean aims at rising awareness about the littering problem Bangalore is facing. This year, more than 1500 participants joined the YDP-Bangalore team of 60 volunteers and we collected more than 8.000 litres of trash in the Park. An estimated 90.000 visitors heard our message  of concern and got the chance to reflect…

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Jai’s International long term volunteering in France

Jai’s International long term volunteering in France

After the news of FSL India’s long term volunteer in germany, Sony, we will follow the adventures of Jai, from Bangalore. He joined FSL in mid 2013 as a local volunteer for a workcamp and was later accepted to represent India in a year-long project in France, in the regional delegation of our partner Solidarités Jeunesses. After a lot of difficulties to have all the administration in order, he finally flew mid October for his Voluntary Service. Here are his…

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