I went to meet the principal of the school along with two tutors from Magic Bus India Foundation. As I entered the room, I saw Manohar Sir walk in from the hall. He came wearing a formal shirt and pants on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We spoke briefly about my intent to work as a […]
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Fellowship 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
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Memorable Mecheri…
My real education began on the roads,Not in a classroom, but in lived episodes. Mecheri, M.Kalipatti, Viruthasampatti,Pottaneri, Kuttapatty, Thanikkuttapatty…Two years back, just names on a mapNow, pieces of my heart. I’ve lived 22 years in my own village,But never walked its every turn.Yet in the past 2 years, I walked like a wanderer with purpose […]
On a recent village visit, I met someone truly fascinating, a great talker I couldn’t resist interviewing. With a grin, he said, “I’m always ready to share, but no one ever asks the right questions!” Interestingly his quiet best friend sat beside him the whole time, saying nothing, but somehow making the conversation even more […]
Written by Sibani Singh, JSW Foundation Fellow There are journeys that change your path — and then there are journeys that change you.My fellowship journey over the past year has been one such transformative voyage — not only across landscapes of rural Odisha but deep into the landscapes of my own spirit, capabilities, and calling. […]
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Gurus Are Everywhere
A famous quote goes like this: When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Even though teachers are conventionally associated with educational institutions such as schools, colleges and research centers, we can find unexpected teachers in any nook and corner, teaching or illustrating concepts we can reflect upon and learn from. When I joined the […]
As I conclude my fellowship journey, I’m filled with a mix of emotions, particularly as I bid farewell to my new friends and family who have become an integral part of my life. Reflecting on this journey, I’d like to express my deepest gratitude to the pillars who have supported me every step of the […]
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Teach[Touch]ing Technologia!
When we started learning computers at Ashram Shala, students of class 6 had complaints about me. They had all the right to be upset, given I hadn’t taken class 6 in the computer course. To be honest, I too had logistical constraints. Thanks to Mr. Shalabh Sahai (co-founder iVolunteer), we had received five second-hand laptops […]
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Aanganwadis; Changing Face of Society
The meaning of the word ‘Anganwadi’ in the English language is “courtyard shelter”. The word Anganwadi is derived from the Hindi word “Aangan”, it refers to the courtyard of a house. Aangan is a rural Indian term for “a place where people get together to discuss, greet, and socialize their matters”. The Aangan is also used occasionally […]
By Anusha Murali Every day, Indian households generate massive amounts of waste, from leftover food and vegetable peels to plastic wrappers and broken items. Sadly, much of this ends up in overflowing landfills, rivers, and roadsides, causing trouble to the waste handlers and the municipalities. But the solution begins at home, with just two bins […]
How a night trek to Garbett Plateau became a metaphor for life, friendship, and resilience. It wasn’t a classroom, a community, or a conference room that offered me one of the most transformative experiences of my fellowship — it was a dark hillside under a sky full of stars. We were in the middle of […]
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