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Volunteering at CEL, Kundapur – Niklas Dupont, Long Term Volunteer, Germany

Volunteering at CEL, Kundapur – Niklas Dupont, Long Term Volunteer, Germany

I arrived here at CEL on 5th August this year, together with around 40 other German volunteers. I was the only one to stay longer than the orientation week. So, I had the chance to get to know the place uninstructed by other foreigners. The Centre for Experiential Living (CEL) is located close (30 minutes) to the town of Kundapura, in the State of Karnataka. It contains a number of dormitories (where people stay during various events like our orientation…

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‘Circle Up, Circle Up’ – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India’

‘Circle Up, Circle Up’ – Madhuri P, 100th Monkey Facilitator, FSL India’

My sessions usually start with a “Circle Up” song, where everyone forms a circle. Most energisers and activities are conducted in a circle along with the facilitator, as it helps to create inclusion, builds trust, togetherness and safety. However, I have never seen a complete circle formed. There is always a gap between a full circle, forming 2 semicircles, one of which is of boys and the other being girls. This shows the level of comfort they have with each…

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