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Best Decision Ever! – By Anne Wichmann

Best Decision Ever! – By Anne Wichmann

In retrospect my decision to go to India and become a volunteer was quite spontaneous. And now Ican say: “that was the best decision I could have ever made!“ Throughout my time here in India I experienced so many things. It was full of fun, people, trips,music, colours, festivals and more. There also used to be tough times in which I struggled. But I never felt left alone. There were other volunteers helping me, who I could talk to. And…

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VOLUNTEER VOICE: “INDIA IS A COUNTRY LIKE NO OTHER”

VOLUNTEER VOICE: “INDIA IS A COUNTRY LIKE NO OTHER”

How can I describe my last 6 months here in India? Here I have gone through thehighest highs and lowest lows of my life. I can still remember how my host fatherpicked me up from the bus stop. I was so excited for my host family and new home.But the fear was unfounded. I received a very warm welcome from my host familywith food and a string of flowers. My host family consists of the parents, my twoyounger host brothers…

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A MEMORABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

A MEMORABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

I had the opportunity to work as an FSL India youth worker in Ostrava, Czech Republic during my job shadowing experience. Rather I call it a life altering chance that provided me an understanding and exposure of different cultures. A first hand learning experience in all its aspects that allowed me to immerse myself in not just Czech society but also bring with me a bit of Portugal and Philippines traditions back to home in India. On the first day,…

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16th Social Leadership Training – Hunsur Taluk

16th Social Leadership Training – Hunsur Taluk

November 13’th, We met for our 16th Social Leadership Training with 20 college students held at VSS college, Sadhanapura, Hunsur Taluk. During the two days there were great learnings that we could take away with us. Exploring ones self, Leadership styles, communication skills, group dynamics, problem solving, SDG’s, Root cause analysis and finally project planning. The highlight was to recognize and address the issues in their own surroundings, and ways to solve these issues through community actions and micro projects…

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Food Kit Distribution – Hunsur (Covid19 Relief)

Food Kit Distribution – Hunsur (Covid19 Relief)

During the Pandemic, some of the most effected are the Individuals with Special needs. Due to restrictions they are unable to go out and earn to support themselves. Since 2009 – through Volunteer programs, our team has established good connections with the local people of Hunsur and surrounding Villages. For Independence Day this year, local volunteers helped us identify people with special needs and distribute food kits worth one month to support 46 individuals. Present during the distribution were PDO,…

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CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Experiencing Cultures through my screen! – Kezia Ahaana

CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Experiencing Cultures through my screen! – Kezia Ahaana

I’m Kezia from Bangalore, India! When I heard about this program I jumped at it, a chance to get to know more people from completely different backgrounds, cultures and values? YES of course, there was no way I was missing out on some socializing during the lockdown in India. I went expecting at least 1 more Indian but happened to be the first and only one. I got special attention Ooof! that was even cooler. All that aside, it was…

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Dasi: A difficult life but dedicated to serve.

Dasi: A difficult life but dedicated to serve.

Looking back to the way I met Dasi I realize that it was not chance that brought us together but destiny! Sitting all by myself on the beach in Maravanthe, way back in 2004 I looked into the endless horizon wondering what I could do to save the amazing sea turtles from going extinct on our coastline. My memory went back to the time when I first saw, this wonderful and impressive creature. I was just 12 years old when…

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It’s World Earth Day !!

It’s World Earth Day !!

Here at FSL India – we are always so thankful to our amazing community of volunteers and our enthusiastic staff, for all the efforts they put into creating a better tomorrow! Even the smallest act goes a long way! Remember there is no Planet-B! so as John Denver said, “love the earth as you would love yourself” Here are a few ways that you can help make a difference and contribute to restoring our beautiful planet while staying safe! https://www.almanac.com/content/earth-day-date-activities-history…

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12000 kg Footwear on 200 m Beach Stretch: Times of India, Mangaluru – 13th June 2020

12000 kg Footwear on 200 m Beach Stretch: Times of India, Mangaluru – 13th June 2020

Concerned about the environmental impact of the rise in plastic waste at Kodi beach, a few like-minded people from Kundapura led by Bharat Bangera got together in 2018, to initiate the Clean Kundapura Project (CKP). Along with a group of local volunteers, CKP organizes regular beach cleaning drives on weekends with the main objective of promoting awareness among visitors to keep our beaches clean. FSL India’s staff and volunteers joined hands with CKP in 2019 and together, we are doing our…

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FSL India hosts workers at our Centre for Experiential Living (CEL), Kundapur

FSL India hosts workers at our Centre for Experiential Living (CEL), Kundapur

On Sunday, 3rd May 2020, FSL India’s President, Rakesh Soans received a call from the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ACP), Kundapur that a group of workers from Telangana were returning to Kundapur, their home town. The group of 29 people consisting of 10 children, 4 women and 15 men were working in Telangana as hotel staff and other occupations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to undergo quarantine for the required period and now that they have completed this,…

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