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Dangerous yet Pulchritudinous The Road to Koviloor

A lot of stories remain untold as we journey further in our lives. Some of those stories are too good to be shared and some bring us the sense of shame or embarrassment. However, there are the other stories that are meant to be shared and echoed throughout because they are associated to a bigger […]

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In Mumbai: Throw and Grow

The human species is said to be evolving every day of the hour moving towards technology, specifically mobile or movable technology. Over the years computers have been substituted by phones, our grocery stores have been substituted by mobile applications delivering fresh fruits and vegetables right at our doorstep. With the on the going movement of […]

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“The Real Deal”

The greatest challenge in this world (deprived of everything that makes sense) is to do something selflessly for someone you hardly know. From the smallest act of love to the greatest deed of generosity, a compassionate heart is what it takes to manifest the thoughts into action. This is where the curtain raises to the […]

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My First Employee Volunteering Experience

It is true what they say about the developmental sector, your KRA’s are just not achieved to make you happy but along the way, you add happiness to many others. You’ve created an impact not just on yourself but you have somewhere delivered the same level of affection on a larger audience. Been at iVolunteer […]

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Are you a transformational volunteer?

About 6 months ago, I was trying to develop curriculum for a “High Impact Volunteer Program”- the program was to offer the volunteer leaders not just a sneak-peek but a deep-dive on developing a volunteering program which is self sustained, motivated, a regular ongoing engagement which pulls people into it and creates ripples of change. […]

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Red chillies, road & water …

Red chillies, road & water – the three just connect my recent experience on a rural visit. On 9th April, I found myself on the road from Hyderabad to Kavurivari Palem (KV Palem for easy reference) – an obscure village in the hinterlands of Andhra Pradesh. This photoblog is to capture and share my 2 […]

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10 reasons to Volunteer

If you are exhausted, volunteer. If you are tired of your hectic schedule, volunteer. If you are saturated by your university’s syllabus, volunteer. If you need a break from your work-life imbalanced, you must definitely volunteer. If you are looking for a meaning in your routine lifestyle, volunteer. And finally, if you want to share […]

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What comes to your mind when you hear the word “volunteering?”

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “volunteering?” According to google, the word volunteer means “a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.” Let’s dive deep in this definition, what does it mean to “freely offer?” – it means “to give without being asked.” Many […]

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When NGO met NGO with BEO….

About 40 plus NGOs came together to attend the very first NGO Stakeholders introductory programme organized by Block Education Department of South Range – 4 in Bangalore. A novel attempt for knowledge sharing, networking of NGOs, (a few) Corporate and Volunteer groups on the intervention work carried out in Government Schools in the South Range […]

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How iVolunteer Awards has impacted my life!

Winning is a great moment because it’s a recognition and an affirmation of the fact of being & doing right. The pleasure of the award – to me, my family, friends, colleagues, and teammates – has nonetheless been very real. The award has further bolstered my voice on how beneficial volunteerism is, not only for […]