They are not from India but they came with purpose. They decided to live and work for long time in India. Language is one the basic barrier to communicate with local people so I am here to teach Kannada. My Name is Anusha Adiga, 21 year old and I am working in a NGO. My home is near to FSL-India’s Centre for Experiential Living and I am teaching Kannada for 8 volunteers from Germany. This is first time that I am…
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….
On the 13th of September, Mr Martin Rohlmann, Cultural Officer and Mrs Sujata Sundaram, Officer – Economic Affairs and PR, from the Consulate General of Germany, Bangalore visited FSL-India, Bangalore. The main objective of the visit was to exchanges ideas for the betterment of the Weltwaerts program and to understand the scope of FSL-India’s programs and partnerships. Indeed, it was an immense pleasure to meet the officials in person and strengthen FSL-India’s collaboration with the Consulate General of Germany, and also commit to advance…
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.
“It has made me realize how many things I have and I don’t appreciate.” – Yassin Tajja Boudjaj “If I could do it again, I will be very happy”– Aitor Valencia “The smiles of the kids will be forever in my heart” – Azahara Heredia Lopez “I couldn’t think or even imagine a better way to have spent this summer” – Alejandra Jimeno Guillermo This experience has opened my eyes and it has made me realize how many things I…
These 3 weeks (12th July-2nd August 2017) started with many expectations, excitement and lots of energy to work, learn and help a bit in the local community. Of course, the expectations we had were totally wrong, and India had way more things to offer as we could have ever imagined. We lived many new experiences that we will never forget, like the first tuk tuk ride, or living a common Indian life. All our senses were awakened during this fantastic…
FSL-India organized a work camp from 11th-24th September 2017 at our Centre for Experiential Living- Kundapura. The theme of the work camp was Sustainable Agriculture, Yoga, Culture & Kids. During the first week of the camp, there was a warm Indian welcoming ceremony with our field staff from the centre. The Centre promotes a field-based, non-formal educational learning, community stay, involving agricultural activities and experiential learning methods. FSL-India’s Dinesh explained about the project and schedule. 3 volunteers participated in this…
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…
The first day when I stepped into CEL I had a “WOW” expression seeing nature so-o close. For me, one month was very less time for experiencing a life with nature. One month without social media and other stuff, it was great!! Unexpected rain showers while working in garden, Rani’s (goat) bleating, playtime with Melo (FSL-India’s dog), making fun of my co-workers, playing cricket with the coordinators, enjoying cooking, preparing masala chai, playing UNO cards with music, Gopalanna’s whistle after…
Hello everyone! Greetings from CEL! Here we are we some updates with a new plantation in the community through the initiative called ‘Trees for India’. Through this program, we aim to do plantations in the local community while these plantations are sponsored by others. The idea is to do specially, fruit plantations, from which the families or schools can benefit. For instance, our last plantation was this week, in a family house of 7 members. There, we planted amla tree…