Holi Festival at Baikadi Tent School
Holi is a Hindu festival, mostly celebrated in the northern part of India, because there everyone is happy since the winter is ending and the spring is starting.
YDP – Water Conservation Workshop
On April 23, the FSL-India office was buzzing with anticipation and the chatter of over 15 participants of the YDP team gathered there to attend a Water Conservation Workshop to be conducted by Mr Sandeep, from Aikyam – a community of individuals promoting sustainable living, who was there to engage us in an afternoon of talking, learning, accepting some hard truths and dissolving some misconceptions.
Time to say Goodbye
We, Sven and Angelina, two Long-Term-Volunteers from Germany, have been working at Government Higher Primary School Manoor-Padukere since August 2016. In a few days, summer holidays will start and we are going to leave our project.
Fun & Learning in FSL-India’s Summer Camp!
We are happy to inform you that FSL-India successfully completed a 3-day Junior Summer Camp, in which the kids had loads of fun! The summer camp took place at the FSL- India Centre for Experiential Living (CEL), Shetrakatte for three days, i.e. from 24th-26th April 2017 and 21 children from II to VI standards from the surrounding villages participated in it.
A Commitment to Give Back- WC at Dharamshala
FSL-India had 4 international volunteers from different countries, i.e. France, Czech Republic, South Korea, Italy and 2 national volunteers from Delhi, from 3rd – 23rd April 2017.
Our Volunteers from Germany
Ms. Zoe and Ms. Verena have been working at Community Seva Center since September 2016. Ms. Zoe and Ms. Verena came along for village visits and to get to know the people of the community.
Island trip by Tent School Children
On Thursday, the 4th of April, the tent school children from both Yedathi and Baikadi went for a trip to an island next to Brahmavara. Altogether, there were 28 children, 6 volunteers and 2 teachers.
Tent School Parents’ Meeting: Baikadi Tent Village
Today, i.e. 7th of April, after the Health Camp, the FSL-India team organised a Parents’ Meeting for the Baikadi Village Tent School at 6 pm.
Travel and Safety in India
Namaste, My name is Johanna. I come from Germany and I`m 20 years old. I am doing voluntary service in Bangalore, India since August 2016.
April 2017 Cultural Event – Mangalore
In the month of April, the cultural event was held on 14th April 2017 with 2 volunteers. Every month FSL-India, Mangalore has a cultural event for the Regular LTV volunteers also.