Saira Shah Halim is a poet, educator, theatre personality, viewed corporate trainer and a social activist who’s actively involved with causes such as gender equality, art against fascism and women’s issues.She’s often seen on national television as a social and political commentator. She is also an Executive Committee member of West Bengal Federation […]
The fight for gender equality has always been a topic of the discussion for the last many years. Women, however, have been breaking all the stereotypes of gender roles by realising their true potential. One such example is Dr Viney Kirpal, who has made a significant effort to fight for the benefit of students ever since she […]
Deepam Yogi is a marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of marketing and specialises in Advertising, Media & Branding. In 2012, she took the responsibilities of setting up Indian First Social Communication Agency – Social Access Communications and engages herself on cause-related communication campaigns as the Non-Executive Director of Social […]
Since the beginning of her career in 1998, Aparna has evolved from being in a strategic HR (Human Resources) role to now a management consultant. Her management advisory firm – Yellow Spark is just an extension of her skills. She brings a perfect blend of cross-industry experience and expertise in the area of human resource […]
Every year it’s the same old story, similar headlines and the unshakable spirit to fight for gender equality, but do we actually see a change? Women keep fighting for their place in the society against all odds but what for? Why should they fight for something that belongs to them naturally as a human being. […]
Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and market it, then you have created a productive entrepreneur!! True to this essence iVolunteer runs a program called GYAN, or, Get Your Answers Now – short technical sessions on themes critical to NGOs for their capacity building, effective functioning, […]
Protik is an Electrical Engineer and a MBA from Coventry University, UK. He is passionate about his work which does not only entail his professional commitments but also his social engagements. Protik is currently managing Godrej Properties’ facility management portfolio for Kolkata. He has about 10 years of work experience including an international stint at […]
What do you do when you get a team of interns bigger than a cricket team, merely 18 years old and barely a year into their undergraduate course ? How about encouraging them to volunteer creatively with communities – children, differently abled and experience the working of different social organizations ? It all started with […]
As I held the permission letter in hand I didn’t know what to think, feel or say! That was it. All the brainstorming, efforts for quick fix solutions, assimilating previous year’s progress report, listing of nearby government schools paid off.. If only I could read the letter and rejoice! Yes, being illiterate in the local […]
Today we share with you special volunteering reflection… Goutam Chanda, he takes interest in conducting workshops, interacting with youths. He comes with a reach experience; feedback on his ways has been very impressive. Here he shares his experiences as a volunteer… My blog…Goutam Chanda In the Seva Kendra Calcutta Livelihood Center, a bright group of […]
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