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Everyone tells you to ‘break a leg’ when you’re about to do something daring, but no one ever gives you follow-up advice on what to do when you actually do break a leg! Spoiler alert: I didn’t break a leg, I broke an ankle, and let me tell you, it’s not nearly as glamorous as […]

Language is more than just words; it is a bridge that connects people, ideas, and opportunities. In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate in English opens doors to endless possibilities. Recognizing this, Mission Empower launched the “Speak Up !” competition, aimed at enhancing students’ speaking skills across six government schools in Mecheri Block, […]

12 February 2025 I am a fellow who lives proudly in a village with very minimal facilities and basic resources. The village I am living in is located at the foothills of a mountain called ‘Sorakka malai’. There is only one provisional store (kirana store) for the entire village. It means one has to plan […]

It is said that one of the hardest things to do is to say goodbye. After a week of productive learning, enlightening exposure and much fun, it was time to wrap up and bid adieu to the land of Kutch. The fellows embarked on the final stretch of the 2025 Bhuj training with a visit […]

Yes, you read that right – there’s no typo. Clarity to Confusion is the title of this blog. My course was B.Sc. Economics and Research. I happened to be obsessed with numbers – GDP calculations, demand and supply, market transactions and profits margins. Everything under the sky seemed measurable in monetary terms. I believed I […]

A magnificent evening bathed in hues of orange and pink stretched before me as I stood by my window, lost in thought. The sky’s warmth reminded me of something far deeper—a story of struggle, resilience, and unwavering hope. My mind wandered to a group of people who had been fighting for a piece of land […]

When my co-fellow Nithin introduced me to the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) during training, he shared a link to register for a training program. At first, I was unsure about attending, but his recommendation carried weight. With a mix of curiosity and trust, I decided to apply—sometimes you just have […]

“ मिट्टी की सौंधी खुशबू में कुछ अपना सा एहसास मिला। बच्चों की हंसी में जीवन का सबसे बडा उपहार मिला।” नमस्ते दोस्तों ! मैं रुतुजा सोनटक्के, और इस समय jSW फाउंडेशन फेलोशिप के तहत रत्नागिरी जिले के जयगढ़ गाँव में कार्यरत हूं। यहां एक खूबसूरत गांव है – Chaferi, जो मुझे बेहद पसंद हैं। […]

After what felt like an endless train journey, we finally reached Bhuj, Gujarat, for our much-anticipated travel workshop. We were exhausted but absolutely buzzing with excitement. Meeting all the fellows after so long, sharing stories and preparing for days filled with exploration-there was something magical in the air. We were staying at Khamir, a place […]