The Challenge of College Admissions in Rural India
Going into the AIF Clinton Fellowship, I knew that many of my preconceived notions would […]
The Case for Mulch: Growing in Understanding New Perspectives
Mulch. It’s probably not the most exciting topic of conversation, and most people don’t spend […]
Community Building during Diwali: Hospitality and Kindness in South India
When I originally decided that I would both live and work on-site at my host […]
Feet on Fire: My Life in the Garden
Out of all the surprises that have come with my first month of service in […]
My Journey to Explore Gypsy Culture in Tamil Nadu
Jamsheena’s Fellowship is made possible by the Rural India Supporting Trust. It was a sunny […]
Unstructured Classrooms and the Nuances of Teaching Learning Methods
Jamsheena’s Fellowship is made possible by the Rural India Supporting Trust. When I walk in […]
Where there is no Psychiatrist: leap-frogging the status quo of mental health in India
On a February evening in a village outside of Chennai, a group of women stepped […]
Shutting off the Tap: Managing Waste in the Development World
As time goes on, each fellow develops a special relationship with the topic of their […]
Gaurs and Tigers and Elephants, Oh My
My day starts with a 25-minute walk to the Keystone Foundation campus. By now, I […]
Fusing Arts, Culture and Education: High Impact Strategies for Social Change
Jamsheena’s Fellowship is made possible by the Rural India Supporting Trust. Every day morning when […]