One of the most inspiring experiences of my time in India was the day I accompanied the NGO’s leadership to a ceremony at our satellite office in a poor village outside of Chennai. The reason? One of their donors, a wealthy …
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I always loved to read, but with extra time on my hands during my Netflix-free existence volunteering in South India, I read more than I have in ages. 20 novels all in all since November 1. Not quite my mother’s speedy …
The NGO I volunteered with focuses on the rights of women (mainly domestic workers and single/abandoned/widowed women) and adolescent girls in Chennai’s poorest areas. “Women’s rights” in India is a complex topic. I hope that posts like this help increase awareness of some of the issues that need further attention. ...
