iVolunteer Blog - everything about volunteeringI am working on a Common Facility Centre (CFC) project for rice value addition. The main aim of this project is to improve the livelihood of farmers. When I started, I thought this work would be about building something meaningful. But as I got involved, I began to see a different side of reality. Building […]
“Transformation” is a word I often came across while scrolling through Instagram reels. Most of the time, it was about physical change: skin tone, weight loss, appearance, style. And yes, those transformations are beautiful in their own way. But for me, transformation meant something entirely different. Mine didn’t happen on the outside.It happened within. This […]
Every person loves appreciation. In fact, everyone seeks it in some form. From a baby waiting for a smile from its mother, to a student hoping for recognition from a teacher… from an employee expecting a “well done” from their boss, appreciation is something that connects us all. I am no different. I put in […]
Leaving my hometown, Tirupur, and stepping into a new place like Thanjavur was not easy. It was my first job away from home, and with it came countless fears. I had no clear idea of what life would look like there. The thought of living alone for almost a year scared me deeply. Questions kept […]
In many rural parts of India, women’s potential often remains untapped not because of lack of ability, but due to limited opportunities and societal expectations. However, when the right platforms are created, powerful transformations begin to unfold. These are not just stories of employment, but of courage, self-belief, and leadership. Breaking Barriers: Yuvana Sundhari’s Journey […]
When we speak about development, we often imagine highways, fast-moving vehicles, and seamless connectivity. But my recent visit to Dantewada, Chhattisgarh for an exposure visit to Bhoomgadi Organic Farmer Producer Company reshaped that imagination entirely. I travelled there to learn about paddy farming and rice processing. What I experienced, however, went far beyond agriculture it […]
One year ago, FPC was just a word I didn’t understand. I still remember hearing it for the first time. Everyone around me was using the term confidently, but I had no idea what it meant. I even felt a little insecure to ask my colleagues about it. I thought, “What if they think I […]
A Story of Determination, Women Power, and Belief Some milestones are not just achievements – they are emotions, struggles, teamwork, and belief coming together. Delivering our first order of 1 ton traditional rice varieties to BigBasket was one such unforgettable milestone in my journey. I am working at a Common Facility Centre (CFC) involved in […]
Recently, I found out something new about myself, the fact that I’ve become afraid of phone calls. I am engaged in an initiative at present regarding the construction of a Common Facility Centre on rice value addition. The rationale behind such an initiative is to support farmers in improving their livelihood and increasing their incomes. […]
After spending the whole day at my work site, I started my journey back to my rented room on my scooter. It was around 8 p.m, and the ride usually takes about 45 minutes. I travel on the Nagapattinam highway- a road that feels lonely at night. There are no busy streets, no continuous shops, […]
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