iVolunteer Blog - everything about volunteeringFellowship programs in social development usually are designed as youth social leadership immersions wherein young people undertake challenging development projects and learn about society, development and self as part of a leadership journey
In brief- my fieldwork journey at Jawhar was full of learning experiences not only from the project basis but also from observing the surrounding environment and human to learn from them. The story begins with the morning jeep ride to village Devtali and Vadpada for visiting village Aanganwadi and Health and Wellness Center- Vadpada, gram […]
As I stepped into Paradeep, it was met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The place was vastly different from what I was used to, and couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. The initial days were a blur of work and adjustment, with little time for celebration or festivity. Yet little did […]
Presented by: Sibani Singh, JSW Foundation Fellow Misogyny in the Mud One of the most unexpected and eye-opening experiences I had during my entire pond rejuvenation journey—spanning the intense summer months of March, April, and May—was not just about water. It was about power. About gender. And about resilience. If you’ve followed my blog series, […]
Yoga is not just a physical activity , it is way of life . It connects our body , mind, and soul. Every year , on 21st June , the world comes together to celebrate international yoga day . But more than a celebration, this day reminds us … Are we giving time to ourselves […]
During my fellowship’s exposure visit, I had the privilege of attending a transformative five-day workshop titled “Re-imagining Education” at Swaraj University, located in the peaceful Tapovan Ashram amidst the Aravali Hills of Udaipur. But to call it just a workshop would be limiting. It wasn’t merely an academic engagement it was a journey of reflection, […]
Passion is a keyword associated with activities considered close to the heart. Described in the Oxford Dictionary as ‘a powerful feeling’, passion possesses the ability to push humans beyond conventional boundaries by evoking emotions, sometimes in a way which defies logic. The results derived from passion projects cannot be explained by traditional trends and analyses. […]
Tribal Women: A Symbol of Courage, Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Transformation In India, tribal women hold a crucial yet unrecognised role within the local economies, especially in rural and tribal areas. Their roles extend beyond traditional responsibilities, making substantial contributions to various sectors. In agriculture, they engage in farming activities, often leading initiatives in sustainable practices […]
Life is a collection of many short and long journeys that guide us to live a purposeful life. To follow my passion to give my contribution to the society, I joined a 2-year fellowship journey and moved from the north, from the origin of the Ganga in Uttarakhand to Ratnagiri, part of the Konkan region […]
“Summer is boring akka..!” A third-grader hit me with that in the last week of April, her voice a mix of resignation and a plea. In her world, summer vacation had settled into a familiar, monotonous rhythm: “Play, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.” As a JSW Foundation Fellow working in the 8 villages of Mecheri Block, I […]
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