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Enjoy the read! - [Leadership Rooted in rural Ugandan Community](https://www.kanthari.org/leadership-rooted-in-rural-ugandan-community/) - Leadership Rooted in rural Ugandan Community - [When Malaria Struck, Purpose Awakened](https://www.kanthari.org/when-malaria-struck-purpose-awakened/) - Driven by my struggles, I came to kanthari to gain skills, vision, and a network to empower communities and fight malaria together. - [The Day I Walked Out, And Found Myself](https://www.kanthari.org/the-day-i-walked-out-and-found-myself/) - The day i walked outside, and found myself - [When Sickness meets poverty - health care in Cameroon](https://www.kanthari.org/when-sickness-meets-poverty-healthcare-in-cameroon/) - A heartfelt story of overcoming illness and hardship to provide affordable health care for crisis victims and low-income families. - [Breaking Barriers: Archford's Triumph Over Disability and Bullying](https://www.kanthari.org/archfords-triumph-over-disability-and-bullying/) - Breaking Barriers: Triumph Over Disability and Bullying - Archford Kiwiti founded the Zimbabwe Anti Bullying Society to support disabled children and youth - [When Staying Becomes the Bravest Choice](https://www.kanthari.org/when-staying-becomes-the-bravest-choice/) - When staying in Matibi is the bravest choice: from hardship to hope, community-led learning, and sustainable skills that inspire youth to find purpose at home. - [Sewing Hope Into the Future](https://www.kanthari.org/sewing-hope-into-the-future/) - From ashes to ambition: Pelumi's courage reignited my mission — to stitch hope and unlock hidden creativity through a school of design without borders. - [Knowledge Should Never Gather Dust - restoring dignity for Elderly men in Zambia](https://www.kanthari.org/knowledge-should-never-gather-dust/) - kanthari blog - Knowledge Should Never Gather Dust - restoring dignity for Elderly men. How Alick Mandandi empowers elderly men in Zambia - [Echoes of Courage: Teen Moms in Cameroon - Rita Bih Fon](https://www.kanthari.org/echoes-of-courage-teen-moms-in-cameroon/) - From teenage mom to changemaker, how my journey and Brendaline's story fuel a mission to empower young mothers in Cameroon. - [25,000 Kilometers, One Bike, and a Journey That Changed Lives – Pranali Chikte - India](https://www.kanthari.org/25000-kilometers-one-bike/) - 25,000 Kilometers, One Bike, and a Journey That Changed Lives - [When One Woman Speaks, Many Rise – Nyasha Munetsi – Zimbabwe](https://www.kanthari.org/when-one-woman-speaks-many/) - Nyasha founded SOVI to empower survivors like Nomsa, turning trauma into strength and fighting for justice in Zimbabwe’s toughest communities. - [quarterly newsletter 2 – 2025](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-2-2025/) - News and updates from kanthari Scroll down to read all three pages: Powered By EmbedPress Your support helps us to train more change makers that then impact more lives of those who are situated on the margins of society! Click the Donate button to contribute through PayPal: Förderkreis kanthari e.V. in Germany or you can scan - [Seeds of strength, harvesting hope - Faith Siele - Kenya](https://www.kanthari.org/seeds-of-strength-harvesting-hope-faith-siele-kenya/) - In the semi-arid lands of Birika, Kenya, where water is scarce and options even scarcer, Faith Siele is cultivating more than just dragon fruits. She is nurturing resilience and opportunity. What began as a personal journey of survival has transformed into a powerful movement to economically empower Maasai women through drought-resistant farming and traditional beadwork. - [Building bridges in broken lands - Elie Mastaki - DR Congo](https://www.kanthari.org/building-bridges-in-broken-lands/) - From war to hope: Grace’s story reveals the resilience of women in Congo and a call to rebuild peace through healing, education, and empowerment. - [quarterly newsletter 1 – 2025](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-1-2025/) - News from kanthari, enjoy the read...Catch some uplifting news about the 2024 kanthari participants!Wish you an enjoyable read! - [Job Opening - Catalyst](https://www.kanthari.org/job-opening-catalyst/) - We currently have two openings: catalyst with a Background in Businessandcatalyst with a Media Background Location: Trivandrum, Kerala job Opening – catalyst with a Media BackgroundHere is an opportunity to contribute to real life Impact: Join kanthari as a Catalyst and shape change makers from around the world.Are you a passionate storyteller with a flair - [Refugee Advocate Malak Alamar: Leading Climate Resilience and Unity Efforts](https://www.kanthari.org/refugee-advocate-malak-alamar/) - Malak Alamar grew up in refugee schools in Jordan and witnessed how refugees have suffered from hate speech and poor living -conditions. Coming from a family... - [empowering youth to heal the Wounds of Niger Delta](https://www.kanthari.org/empowering-youth-to-heal-the-wounds-of-niger-delta/) - Jethro's journey from adversity to advocacy, creating a big impact on the lives of Niger Delta's youth and amplifying the environmental crisis in the region. - [quarterly newsletter 4 – 2024](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-4-2024/) - News from kanthari, enjoy the read... The new year is here! that means that it is time for the 4th Quarterly newsletter of 2024!Wish you an enjoyable read! Scroll down to read all three pages: Powered By EmbedPress Your support helps us to train more change makers that then impact more lives of those who - [Turning Trauma into Triumph: Solange's Mission to End Rape in Rural Cameroon](https://www.kanthari.org/turning-trauma-of-rape-into-triumph-solanges-mission/) - “Solange Rising Star” is determined to ensure that "rape" remains only a word in the dictionary and is remembered as an action of a cruel past. - [From Darkness to Dialogue: Building Resilience and Community with Talk Mental Health ID](https://www.kanthari.org/resilience-and-community-with-talk-mental-health-idng/) - From Darkness to Dialogue: Building Resilience and Community vercame anxiety through art and support. Now, she empowers others on their mental health journeys - [empowering Malawi - Let My Village Have Light](https://www.kanthari.org/empowering-malawi-let-my-village-have-light/) - Imagine living in a place where every day is a struggle because there is no light. For 17 million people in rural Malawi, this is their reality. - [Beyond Hurdles – upliftment for the Santhal Tribe in Jharkand](https://www.kanthari.org/upliftment-for-the-santhal-tribe-in-jharkand/) - Beyond Hurdles – upliftment for the Santhal Tribe in Jharkand. How Prashant Tudu has overcome adversity and is driven to work on empowering the youth. - [quarterly newsletter 3 – 2024](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-3-2024/) - News from kanthari, enjoy the read...Autumn is starting and that means that it is time for the 3rd Quarterly newsletter of 2024!Wish you an enjoyable read! - [From Pain to Purpose: Gloria’s Mission to Help Kenya’s Youth in Conflict with the Law](https://www.kanthari.org/from-pain-to-purpose/) - From Pain to Purpose: Gloria’s Mission to Help Kenya’s Youth in Conflict with the Law - [School Education is not important](https://www.kanthari.org/school-education-is-not-important/) - Abhijit Sinha is the creator of Project DEFY, which enables underserved communities to create an education for themselves, through self-learning spaces called Nooks. He believes that education should be brought back into the hands of the learners and the onus to choose what, when, and how they learn should be a decision left to them. - [Turning Pain into Purpose: empowerment for Angola’s Disabled](https://www.kanthari.org/turning-pain-into-purpose-and-empowerment/) - Enoque’s brother became disabled after an accident. Seeing him struggling and passing away inspired Enoque to work on empowerment for disabled Angolans - [Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational Disparities in India's Tribal Communities](https://www.kanthari.org/indias-tribal-communities/) - Prakash supports tribal communities, Adivasis, low-income families addressing critical issues like child marriage, dropout rates, and lack of quality education. - [providing hope beyond circumstance for youth in Uganda](https://www.kanthari.org/providing-hope-beyond-circumstance-for-youth-in-uganda/) - Maria aims to support vulnerable children by providing comprehensive legal aid, advocacy, and rehabilitation through psychosocial support in Uganda. - [Roots of Resilience: How My Father’s Past Fuels My Mission to Uplift Children](https://www.kanthari.org/roots-of-resilience-how-my-fathers-past-fuels-my-mission-to-uplift-children/) - Kenneth Gitari reflects on how his father’s story of overcoming child poverty inspired him to dedicate his life to supporting vulnerable children. - [Crafting Confidence: Fashion as a Lifeline for Cameroon's Deaf Community](https://www.kanthari.org/crafting-confidence/) - Cameroon faces a civil war, Blaise wants to restore hope and confidence for the future. Since 2020 he has trained 49 young people in fashion design. - [Threads of Change: Artisans at the Forefront](https://www.kanthari.org/threads-of-change-artisans-at-the-forefront-artisan-traditions/) - Akanksha’s project focuses on artisans creating sustainable art paintings, embroidery and textiles with a focus of on the use of natural resources - [4th quarterly newsletter 15](https://www.kanthari.org/4th_quarterly_newsletter/) - Quarterly newsletter 4-2015 The year 2015 has come to an end and it sure was an eventful one in many ways. It has become clear that the world is facing many challenges that require action of problem solvers. We are happy to inform you that another 24 of such problem solvers have returned home to - [Rising Beyond Despair: Mutongi's Journey to Empower Orphans with Mukundi](https://www.kanthari.org/mutongis-journey-to-empower-orphans-with-mukundi/) - Born HIV positive, Mutongi T. Kawara lost her parents to HIV/AIDS-related illness at an early age. HIV-positive orphans sparked in her a purpose to start Mukundi, a safe and enabling environment for such children. - [Beyond the Gates - Mala's Mission to Protect Mumbai's Children](https://www.kanthari.org/beyond-the-gates-malas-mission-to-protect-mumbais-children/) - Mala seeks to make the childcare institution a safe and child-friendly place where children can be given space to heal from trauma and explore the future. - [Wings for Change: Transforming waste with Black Soldier Flies](https://www.kanthari.org/wings-for-change-waste-management/) - Growing up in Nyalenda in Kenya, Caren experienced firsthand the harmful effects of organic waste accumulation on health, environment, and community well-being - [quarterly newsletter 2 – 2024](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-2-2024/) - The summer is here and we have some good news! Get a cold drink and enjoy a few minutes of positive news! Thank you for further sharing this newsletter! - [Back to Nature: Our Journey from Corporate Life to Sustainable Farming](https://www.kanthari.org/back-to-nature/) - Following their shared passion for nature, Maria Juliet (MJ) and her husband transitioned from corporate life to traditional organic farming and animal rescue - [World Refugee Day – Eric’s mission of Unity and Ubuntu in the DRC](https://www.kanthari.org/erics-mission-of-unity-and-ubuntu-in-the-congo/) - Eric grew up in a multicultural society in Congo, he witnessed ethnic harmony turn to violence and now focuses on peace-building to create unity using Ubuntu - [One Afternoon Under a Thatched Roof in Malawi](https://www.kanthari.org/one-afternoon-in-malawi/) - In rural Malawi, the issue of energy poverty affects education, health, and productivity. Susanna Simango from Malawi is the founder of Village Solar, - [Albinism, a genetic condition, not a curse or a myth.](https://www.kanthari.org/albinism-a-genetic-condition-not-a-curse-or-a-myth/) - Albinism affects people worldwide, bringing challenges such as visual impairment and vulnerability to skin cancer, as well as discrimination and stigmatisation. - [The Thrill of a New Beginning: Kicking Off the 15th kanthari impact leadership Course](https://www.kanthari.org/the-thrill-of-a-new-beginning/) - Kicking off the 15th kanthari Impact Leadership Course: 22 passionate changemakers' groundbreaking ideas and collective energy for positive change. - [is there anybody out there? - connected and yet cut off](https://www.kanthari.org/is-there-anybody-out-there/) - "Is anybody out there?!" - Well connected, and yet cut off - that's how online training feels. We all know about the pros and cons of online meetings. - [The better India Article - kanthari - sabriye tenberken](https://www.kanthari.org/the-better-india-article-april-2024/) - Sabriye Tenberken, a blind woman from Germany, founded 'kanthari,' a training institute in Kerala that trains change makers from around the world to start NGOs - [Resilience and Inclusiveness: Journeying Through Comforts, Obstacles, to Empowerment](https://www.kanthari.org/resilience-and-inclusiveness/) - Resilience and inclusiveness-Anubha from Delhi, India living a comfortable life, at age 17, she was diagnosed with a condition, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. - [quarterly newsletter 1 – 2024](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-1-2024/) - The first quarter of 2024 has flown by! Wishing you an enjoyable read of the first kanthari Quarterly newsletter in 2024. - [From Mumbai to kanthari: Exploring Art & Ecology Through Volunteerism](https://www.kanthari.org/exploring-art-ecology-through-volunteerism/) - Sohan Tari from Mumbai, a student of the Travellers University is volunteering at kanthari for 10 days and herewith we share a blog post he wrote. Enjoy. - [Breaking Chains, Building Empowerment: Sara Tandel's Journey from Silence to Advocacy Against Childhood Abuse](https://www.kanthari.org/advocacy-against-childhood-abuse/) - As a survivor of sexual childhood abuse in her childhood, Sara Tandel knows that child safety has to starts at home. Sara was taught to unquestionably obey... - [Seeds of Change: Myat Tun's Odyssey from Rural Roots to Permaculture Pioneer](https://www.kanthari.org/seeds-of-change-in-myanmar/) - Myat Tun grew up in a small village, no internet, no electricity, just the simplicity of rural life. This motivated him to start Permaculture Institute Myanmar - [Mary Mutua's Journey: From Slums to Hospitality](https://www.kanthari.org/mary-mutuas-journey-from-slums-to-hospitality/) - Mary Mutua from Kenya has survived the slums, where drugs, crime, and prostitution were a daily companion. She tried to escape all challenges and was hired... - [Feathers of change: kuyili’s call to empower, educate, and protect our avian allies and environment](https://www.kanthari.org/feathers-of-change/) - Feathers for change! kuyili’s call to empower, educate, and protect our avian allies and environment. Keerthi Selvaraj advocates to protect the environment - [Trauma to purpose - Paving the Way for Inclusive Early Childhood Education](https://www.kanthari.org/inclusive_early_childhood_education/) - Inclusive Education A fatal bus accident caused his eyes to be temporarily blind for two months. This gave him a glimpse into what it feels like to be blind. - [Rising from despair: a doctor's journey from cow fields to leprosy care, and the birth of the house of ketupat](https://www.kanthari.org/rising-from-despair-to-leprosy-care/) - Rising from despair: Dr. Johny Sulistio's remarkable journey from cow fields to leprosy care, and the birth of the house of ketupat. - [Restoration from Isolation: how Ifeoluwa handled life being a person with Albinism](https://www.kanthari.org/restoration-from-isolation/) - Restoration from isolation - Born with albinism , Ifeoluwa faced rejection and isolation. Her mother's unwavering love protected her from societal... - [WATER NIGHTMARES - A Childhood Under the Rock](https://www.kanthari.org/water-nightmares/) - Itohan Iyawe is from Nigeria. Her childhood experience with water scarcity negatively impacted her education and health. She now advocates water for all! - [quarterly newsletter 4 – 2023](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-4-2023/) - With all the negative news that reaches us every day, here is some positive news to get a fresh start in 2024. 22 change makers from 11 countries create impact - [quarterly newsletter 3 – 2023](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-3-2023/) - Dear all , The 14th course is running in full speed. Just a few weeks ago, 2023 participants returned from exposure visit, a journey through India. - [Join kanthari's auction today, bid to support change](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari_auction/) - Join the kanthari auction to bid for a KING! A king that symbolizes dignity, that shows that only together we can create a positive impact in our communities. - [Empowering single mothers-the story of a single mother](https://www.kanthari.org/empowering-single-mothers/) - Empowered single mothers in Nigeria through skills training in alternative construction. Join in reshaping narratives and building resilient communities. - [Positive news for the festive season from kanthari](https://www.kanthari.org/postive-news-for-the-festive-season-from-kanthari/) - In these rather dark days, here is some positive news for the festive season from kanthari - wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and ALL the best for 2024 - [Empowering Rural Lives: Karan Singh's Inspiring Journey from Darkness to Light in Oda](https://www.kanthari.org/empowering-rural-lives/) - The remote location of the Oda village poses challenges in accessing healthcare and quality education in Kalikot, Nepal. The death of Karan Singh's father... - [25 YEARS IN DENIAL!-Sherleen's Journey: Embracing Albinism with Ana Antami](https://www.kanthari.org/25-years-in-denial-and-embracing-albinism/) - Embracing Albinism-It took Sherleen Tunai 25 years to accept that she has albinism. Sherleen grew up in Kakamega, Kenya. She yearned to belong, and she hated.. - [Spirit of Peace: Emmanuel Lumumba's Mission in Ndabuchiseh](https://www.kanthari.org/the-spirit-of-peace-in-cameroon/) - The spirit of peace! Armed conflict is going on in Cameroon since 2016. Politicians and warlords are inciting and using youth into acts of violence.... - [Food literacy - A Pathway to Alleviate Poverty](https://www.kanthari.org/food-literacy-a-pathway-to-alleviate-poverty/) - Food literacy - Sustainable farming - Malawi NGO - kanthari TALKS - [Albinism Empowerment: Driving Change and Breaking Barriers](https://www.kanthari.org/empowerment-life-as-an-experiment/) - Empowerment- Thisgave me the joyous drive to start the Center for Albinism Right and Empowerment Network through which I want to nurture and encourage... - [Empowering Slum Children Through Theatre for change : Anurvana's Transformative Journey](https://www.kanthari.org/theater-for-change-anurvana/) - Theatre for change His love for theatre led him back to the slums of Delhi where his family lived in a tiny 8x10 square-foot room and all members regardless.. - [Rekindling Hope – Empowering Youth in Bamenda](https://www.kanthari.org/rekindling-hope/) - Rekindling hope In the heart of conflict-torn Bamenda, Bobo's story mirrors the struggles of many youths in this war-ravaged region. The Ambazonia War has upended their lives, replacing peace with tur… - [Growing More Than Crops: Krishna Hari Dulal's Epic Journey and the ASHABHUMI Farm Vision](https://www.kanthari.org/growing-more-than-crops/) - Growing More Than Crops. A vibrant community, thriving in the hills of Sindupalchoak, Aarukharka, Nepal, where greenery meets mountains and a nearby river... - [A Journey of Resilience and Hope](https://www.kanthari.org/a-journey-of-resilience-and-hope/) - A Journey of Resilience and Hope “It was a beautiful morning when I was sitting in my small office when my friend, Dominic, a social worker in a certain church group called me. “Good morning Mary……. I have a case which I know will be of much interest to you.” Dominic knows the passion I - [Breaking Barriers-The Uplifting Journey of Kavya Poornima](https://www.kanthari.org/breaking-barriers/) - Kavya's life took an unexpected turn during her final year of Architecture studies when she was diagnosed with IIH, a rare invisible neurological disorder. - [Corona Blog – Day 11: 04.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-11-04-04-2020/) - Vision 2020, THE RIGHT TO SIGHT! Twenty-one years ago, when we had just opened our preparatory school for the Blind in Tibet, we were invited by ICEVI to attend a conference in Beijing, with the promising name "Vision 2020". ICEVI, the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment is a network of organisations - [The day, I woke up with worries](https://www.kanthari.org/the-day-i-woke-up-with-worries/) - Before I became blind, I wanted to be a football player. Growing up in a village in Rakhine state, a coastal area, famous for its beaches, - [Determination has no disability](https://www.kanthari.org/determination-and-disability/) - An inspirational journey of resilience: A polio survivor's path from personal adversity to becoming an advocate for disability inclusion in India. - [water shortage drowns education](https://www.kanthari.org/water-shortage-drowns-education/) - by Itohan Iyawe How water shortage drowns education opportunities in Nigeria During the course of one of my fieldwork for the identification of problems/challenges in rural communities, I visited the Irese community in the southern part of Ondo State, Nigeria. There, I met with Alice, a fifteen-year-old girl, looking way older than her age. As - [quarterly newsletter 2 – 2023](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-2-2023/) - Scroll down to read all three pages: Powered By EmbedPress - [Leprosy is preventable and treatable](https://www.kanthari.org/leprosy-is-preventable-and-treatable/) - by Johny Soelistyo, “One day, during Ramadan, I was on my way to meet Fat, a lady in her 50s, when a call for mid-day prayer sounded over the village. When I knocked, her son opened the door. He said that his mum was taking a rest. ”I am sleepy, because of fasting” she shouted - [Martin Buber Plaque](https://www.kanthari.org/martin-buber-plaque/) - Martin Buber Plaque 2022 for Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg The name “kanthari” was carefully chosen by Sabriye and Paul. They say: “kanthari is a chili that grows wild in the backyards of Kerala. Once rooted, it survives droughts and floods. The small ‘kanthari’ looks harmless but it is one of the spiciest chilis in - [commune of wisdom – Rieko Kenya](https://www.kanthari.org/commune-of-wisdom-rieko-kenya/) - Summary Commune of Wisdom by Chacko Jabob and Riya Orison. Eltrud Okeyo comes from Kisumu, Kenya. As a child, when her peers looked up to Rihanna or other famous actors as their heroes, for Eltrud, it was her grandmother who filled her life with fun and meaning and taught her to be kind to everyone. - [Misunderestimated](https://www.kanthari.org/misunderestimated/) - We stayed in the guest rooms of the school and enjoyed Samuel Odwar and his team’s gracious hospitality throughout the time we were in Gulu. Of all the wonderful children there, Sunday and James turned out to be our favourites. Both are physically disabled with all their limbs being affected. But these two are the - [reverse inclusion](https://www.kanthari.org/reverse-inclusion/) - By Riya Orison und Chacko Jacob We are in Gulu, Northern Uganda. The anticipation on a Friday night among the disabled and non-disabled students of Thumbs Up Academy for the next day is palpable. Faruk comes along with a dedicated coach every Saturday to Thumbs Up Academy to play a bunch of adaptive sports and - [kanthari blog 28-05-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-28-05-2021/) - My rainbow experience by Amos – kanthari 2021 participant I used to be afraid of embracing the true nature of myself not realizing that I hold magic in my feet. The unshelled individual who not only is unapologetic but vigorous towards life and its beauty. Slapped down many a time by the community and family, - [Waste Not, Want Not – Takkazi Kenya](https://www.kanthari.org/waste-not-want-not-takkazi-kenya/) - “There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere” – Annie Leonard Waste Not, Want Not ‘Taka’ means waste and ‘kazi’ means jobs or employment in Swahili. Together it forms the name of and organisation that was started by Emmenual Mruu, 2015 kanthari graduate from Kenya. We travelled on - [The Beer Hall Miracle Part 2](https://www.kanthari.org/the-beer-hall-miracle-part-2/) - (Read Part 1 here ) PART 2: ... When Nancy was only 16, she married a school headmaster. She laughed when she told me about her choice. "I believed he was my ticket to more education. But that hope remained unfulfilled!" Soon enough she had two children in quick succession and adopted four more children - [The beer hall Miracle Part 1](https://www.kanthari.org/the-beer-hall-miracle-part-1/) - by Sabriye Tenberken "When the quest for knowledge tramples poverty, then Zimbabwe can change for the better." Says Nancy Mbaura, and she not only says it, but she also acts accordingly. About seven years ago, in 2016, she and single mothers ensured that a beer hall located in the centre of the small town of - [quarterly newsletter 1 – 2023](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-1-2023/) - Powered By EmbedPress - [The unseen Path](https://www.kanthari.org/the-unseen-path/) - Last month on February 23rd bon completed her first official year. In my last post, I told you how this one year was not easy at all for me. One part of that struggle was that I could not visualize where we are going. More than often when I fulfilled a dream, I would be - [The struggle within](https://www.kanthari.org/the-struggle-within/) - The struggle within by Biman Roy “If you want something, reach out and grab it”. This has been my attitude toward life. Irrespective of whether I got what I wanted, I always got lessons out of those pursuits. These made me seem like a bit less of an idiot than I was! Of course, the - [the wild world](https://www.kanthari.org/the-wild-world-kanthari/) - The wild world - we are back on another tour. Paul and I visit projects in Zimbabwe, and Chacko and Riya started last week with the East African round. - [kanthari newsletter 4 – 2022](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-4-2022/) - SummaryEvery three months, kanthari shares a newsletter about the work that is being done on the campus and by kanthari graduates. We hope you enjoy these updates and thank you for sharing the newsletter within your network. “The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.”– Edith Lovejoy Pierce, poet –“Spread - [kanthari newsletter 2 – 2022](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-2-2022/) - Quarterly Newsletter 2 – 2022“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace. – Mahatma Gandhi Picture the following: You enter the kanthari campus on Monday, June 13, and in front of you, you see 5 participants squatting tightly under a table on the stage of the Amphi - [kanthari newsletter 3 – 2022](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-3-2022/) - “If you want to know how RICH you are, find out how many things you have that money cannot buy”. – unknown - [propolis – strengthen ones immunity](https://www.kanthari.org/propolis-strengthen-ones-immunity/) - Sex education at an early age prevents many issues, but most conservative countries that oppose sex education face a lot of sexual violence. - [From the Eagle’s voice](https://www.kanthari.org/from-the-eagles-voice/) - Oluwakemi started Eagle's Voice, an organization that empowers women and girls with disabilities to grow into resilient leaders - [Environment and Peace – connecting the dots](https://www.kanthari.org/environment-and-peace-connecting-the-dots/) - It is easy to radicalize young people into taking up arms and starting a war, but it is challenging to put an end to structural violence. - [Out of the box](https://www.kanthari.org/out-of-the-box/) - Claude wants to work with drug users and former child soldiers, engaging them in art activities and realizing the 1st African Biennale. - [A peace of Art](https://www.kanthari.org/a-peace-of-art/) - by Claude Angwere Azah On the 28th of March 2015, I was in Bamenda Town in the Northwest region of Cameroon at the Mankon-Ringway Rehabilitation Centre. The reason I was there, was to attend my regular counseling sessions on drug consumption and abuse. On my way out, I saw a young man lying on a - [An unbreakable Bond](https://www.kanthari.org/an-unbreakable-bond/) - Although Nepal has rather progressive laws, gender minorities face a great amount of stigma, discrimination, and marginalization. - [The story that is not much told](https://www.kanthari.org/the-story-that-is-not-much-told/) - in 2021 Kenya faced an incident in which four old women were accused to use witchcraft and brutally murdered. - [Total together](https://www.kanthari.org/total-together/) - Amos is from Nyanga, Zimbabwe, a country that is known for homophobia driven by the political leadership itself. Being gay and being a Zimbabwean, Amos has experienced how challenging it can be to access friendly healthcare services that cater to the specific needs of the LGBTQI+ community. But he is young and healthy. Now imagine - [Waste is only waste if we waste it](https://www.kanthari.org/waste-is-only-waste-if-we-waste-it/) - Rag-pickers belong to the lowest ranks in society and don’t have alternative financial resources to work towards better or other employment. - [Wings to Life](https://www.kanthari.org/wings-to-life/) - Deepu Kiran was only two when her father abandoned her because of her disability. This did not stop her from opening Adventure Wheels daycare - [Back to Papua’s Paradise](https://www.kanthari.org/back-to-papuas-paradise/) - In the past, the Malind community from Papua Indonesia lived in the swampy lowlands and had their own farming system called Wambad - [When the quest for knowledge tramples poverty](https://www.kanthari.org/when-the-quest-for-knowledge-tramples-poverty/) - - by Nancy Mbaura After hard work of gold panning, fish poaching, and tilling farmland, men from all walks of life in my district Norton, usually go to the Ngoni beer hall to take a drink or two to cool their throats. Some come to make friends, others are running away from responsibilities, or hide - [kanthari spread the spice festival 2022](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-spread-the-spice-festival-2022/) - by Nduku and Oluwakemi Saturday 15th October 2022 was a remarkable day for us, the 2022 participants of the kanthari leadership training for ethical social change makers in India. We come from eleven countries and three continents, and we hosted a one-day exhibition on ideas for social change tagged “Spread the spice”. The event took - [Gateway to Elation in Zimbabwe](https://www.kanthari.org/gateway-to-elation-in-zimbabwe/) - by Robert Malunda My name is Robert Malunda. After having 2 girls, my parents were very happy to get a baby boy. I was born as a sighted child in 1988. When I was 3, I was affected by glaucoma. Doctors tried to cure it, but I eventually lost my sight at the age of - [Marvelling Roots, inclusion for all](https://www.kanthari.org/marvelling-roots-inclusion-for-all/) - by Kerlinda War "Monkey! Monkey!" Little children and some adults would scream as I walked by, bursting into laughter. This got on my nerves. it wasn’t a compliment; it only demoralized my spirits. Completely rejected and bullied by my friends and even my siblings, I became a black sheep. Not having anyone to play with, - [Crops as a means for Peace](https://www.kanthari.org/crops-as-a-means-for-peace/) - Crops as a mean for Peace: PEACE CROPS "YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!! Allez les Blue!! Allez les Blue!! Allez les Blue!!" (Which in French means “Go Blue, go!”). This was what we chanted that night of the world cup soccer finals while driving home on the 12th 0f July 1998 in Cameroon. We had just had - [Save forests – they will save you](https://www.kanthari.org/save-forests-they-will-save-you/) - by Gumbo Majubwa - Tanzania When I was 24 years old, the forest of my happy childhood in Bagamoyo, on the east coast of Tanzania started to be degraded. Every time, I see trees being cut down, anger haunts me so much, I could cry. This was what motivated me to start the organization ambakofi, - [A priceless trip](https://www.kanthari.org/a-priceless-trip/) - A Priceless Trip 20 changemakers and kanthari staff, from 10 different countries, traveling 4000 km, visiting 20 different organizations. It was a wild ride. We traveled by train, bus, tuk-tuk, and even in the back of a truck. We spent the nights at hostels, hotels, lodges, open-air sheds in the jungle, and once even on - [From sympathy to empathy – I found my purpose](https://www.kanthari.org/from-sympathy-to-empathy-i-found-my-purpose/) - by Josephine Esperanza Malan, I had sympathy and pity for the blind. Not anymore. I grew up in a middle-class family in Iloilo city. Being the only girl among five siblings, I was pampered by my parents. My family is everything to me. The death of my father while I was in college, turned our - [Touching STEM Education](https://www.kanthari.org/touching-stem-education/) - I was a curious child and asked a lot of questions. Being blind, many times people would demonstrate the answers to me than just simply answering my questions. E.G., when I got a bit older, my mobility instructor let me shift gears on his car while he was driving. I can tell you his car - [Back to the Papuan Roots](https://www.kanthari.org/back-to-the-papuan-roots/) - Summary As a person born in the city of Merauke and with Malind-Papuan blood, I am sad to see the environmental damage happening in my place of birth. Moreover, when Merauke was designated as the center of the national rice granary, forests were transformed into rice fields. This, of course, affected the indigenous Marind community - [Lessons from the street](https://www.kanthari.org/lessons-from-the-street/) - By Israel Balogun I awoke abruptly to the sharp sting of a cane on my back. “Stand up! Give me all you have! Now!” But I had nothing. I almost passed out from the consequent beating. I was not always on the street. My father, a Muslim priest, had four wives and 26 children. My - [waste as a resource to get dignity](https://www.kanthari.org/waste-as-a-resource-to-get-dignity/) - waste as a resource to get dignity What comes to mind if you think of a rag picker? A man, dirty, poorly clothed, roaming around to search for waste material in a pile of trash? However, in reality, most rag-pickers are women or young children who are hard-working to feed their families. Perumugai is a - [A spark to social change](https://www.kanthari.org/a-spark-to-social-change/) - By Gautham NC When was the last time you saw a firefly? Where do they go? Where do they come from? Ever thought about it? It’s only during the dark, that we get a chance to see them, right? Their light isn't that bright to erase the entire darkness and show us the path, but - [Farming to a peaceful tomorrow](https://www.kanthari.org/farming-to-a-peaceful-tomorrow/) - Cameroon has seen quite some challenging times and due to internal conflicts, more than 700,000 people have been internally displaced. Besides the conflict, many other challenges on a personal level have affected most of the population. Mafah Cornelius Kuta has been affected as well and because of this, he now wants to focus on providing - [Hiding ones true identity](https://www.kanthari.org/hiding-ones-true-identity/) - Advocacy for better access to mental health for the LGBTQIA+ community in Nepal. Bibek is an intersectional Queer youth activist and proud gay man, who grew up in a supportive family. However, he witnessed the plight of the LGBTQIA+ community within the society and realized that interventions are lacking when it comes to access to - [Gateway to a Brighter tomorrow](https://www.kanthari.org/gateway-to-a-brighter-tomorrow/) - Oluwakemi’s life changed drastically after she turned blind at the age of 13. The world as she knew it changed and suddenly was not as easily approachable as she had thought. At the early stage of blindness, she experienced social exclusion which resulted in low self-esteem. Yet, her zeal to change the narrative led her - [Combatting hate speech to build peace](https://www.kanthari.org/combatting-hate-speech-to-build-peace/) - Nduku has first-hand witnessed the consequences of the Anglo/ Francophone conflicts in Cameroon. One day coming back from school he was kidnapped by rebels, chained, and tortured. The culture of divide and this terrible experience inspired him to work on curbing hate culture and crimes towards youth. He became an advocate for peace, and through - [Old age - honored or despised](https://www.kanthari.org/old-age-honored-or-despised/) - Eltrud Okeyo hails from Kisumu County in Western Kenya which borders Victoria Lake. Kisumu County has the third-highest rate of HIV/AIDS in all of Kenya. According to the International Center for Alleviation of Poverty, Inc., 22-25% of Kisumu’s population is HIV positive. A high number of the population has left behind many orphans and elderly - [Tamiranashe](https://www.kanthari.org/tamiranashe/) - A few weeks ago, we started a blog series about the beneficiaries of kanthari participants. Today we will read an interesting story from Nancy Mbaura from Zimbabwe. We will soon also learn more about Nancy and her walk of life, however today the blog is more focused on her beneficiaries. Tamiranashe - meaningful education for - [breaking cultural taboos](https://www.kanthari.org/breaking-cultural-taboos/) - My name is Charlotte Cotton, originally from France, I lived and worked for a long time in Hong Kong and in 2019, I ended up on a special train named Jagriti Yatra. A train that took 400+ entrepreneurs on an 8000 km Journey through India. On this special trip, I met Laad Lohar, who is - [cacao medicine for humans and nature](https://www.kanthari.org/cacao-medicine-for-humans-and-nature/) - Now that the 2022 edition of the kanthari course has started, the blog posts will be mainly about those who benefit(ed) from their initiatives. We learn more about their (future) beneficiaries, after all, the positive impact that will be created in their lives, is also the goal we have here at kanthari. Today’s blog is - [Who are our beneficiaries?](https://www.kanthari.org/who-are-our-beneficiaries/) - from Sabriye Tenberken and Deepu Kiran Our thirteenth course, which we call "The green room", has been running for a few weeks now. In television studios and theatres, the "green room" is the room where the performing "stars" can prepare themselves. And here, it is also a kind of preparation place before the rather intensive - [Impossibly realistic dreams](https://www.kanthari.org/impossibly-realistic-dreams/) - by chacko Jacob “If you think we can't change the world, it just means you're not one of those who will.” - Jacque Fresco It is easy to dismiss someone as overambitious when you hear them pitch a lofty goal with absolute seriousness. For every famous quote like “Aim for the stars and maybe you’ll - [When big ideas stumble over small obstacles](https://www.kanthari.org/when-big-ideas-stumble-over-small-obstacles/) - by sabriye tenberken Today I would like to introduce an ambassador for a somewhat disreputable species: an advocate for insects, specifically, flies. Flies are actually in dire need of an advocate. They have a truly bad reputation. Whenever there is news about an outbreak of diseases or a failed harvest, flies and grasshoppers often have - [The power of connections](https://www.kanthari.org/the-power-of-connections/) - Part One By Chacko Jacob My first encounter with a stammerer happened when I was 14. I accompanied my parents and siblings to a religious gathering of families. Spaced out and biding my time until we had to leave, my ears perked up when I overheard the beautiful young woman to my right speaking to - [Bouncing back](https://www.kanthari.org/bouncing-back/) - by Sabriye Tenberken The English term "survivor" is used too often and too lightly. These days, everyone who has surmounted a minuscule difficulty like overcoming a cold or passing an exam is a "survivor". While we effortlessly incorporate these terms into our daily communication, it is easy to lose the deserved respect, both for the - [humble beginnings](https://www.kanthari.org/humble-beginnings/) - By Chacko Jacob As we pulled into Akhina’s house, we were met with a yard full of exotic plants and creepers that covered every inch of available space. Her mother’s love of house plants, which Akhina wrote about in her personal profile, was now before my eyes. Akhina’s love of flora differs from that of - [Dare to start](https://www.kanthari.org/dare-to-start/) - by Sabriye Tenberken A few years ago, I overheard a conversation between my brother and my mother. My mother had bought pens, brushes, and colours, stretched a canvas and was about to start painting. But there was the fear of starting, the fear of defacing the immaculate white canvas. My brother is an artist and - [I hope so](https://www.kanthari.org/i-hope-so/) - “I hope so…” By Chacko Jacob, It was a quiet Sunday morning at the kanthari campus on September 5th,2021 when Joseph Christophe Kone awoke to news of trouble back home in Guinea. The country’s armed forces had captured the president after gunfire in the capital. A special forces commander then announced the dissolution of the - [kanthari newsletter 1 – 2022](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-1-2022/) - “If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” – Desmond Tutu “Can our attitude affect our survival?” was one of the questions that Nematullah Ahangosh asked the participants of the first-ever Lifesaving camp held in the kanthari campus in February/ March. Nematullah who has Muscular Dystrophy comes from - [What is worth fighting for](https://www.kanthari.org/what-is-worth-fighting-for/) - “Accessibility for the disabled can only be considered in times of peace. To survive during disasters, we have to be prepared beforehand to live under all thinkable circumstances." - Nematullah Ahangosh. By Sabriye Tenberken I still remember the day our blind students returned somewhat confused from a city tour with the Lhasa Disability Bureau. The - [Amid a network of like minded people](https://www.kanthari.org/amid-a-network-of-like-minded-generations/) - by Sabriye Tenberken Many kanthari graduates who have managed to overcome the first hurdles, feel just like we did back in our early years in Tibet. Even when we have clarity in our direction and successfully overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, sooner or later we all fall into a hole that is difficult to get out - [born to be wild](https://www.kanthari.org/born-to-be-wild-2/) - by Sabriye Tenberken "Everything is difficult, and every day there are new challenges. But luckily there are two of us. When one gives up, the other has still enough energy to push us forward again." Their accounts remind me of our own start-up phase, almost 25 years ago. Back then, Paul and I had the - [The Great Indian Treasure Hunt](https://www.kanthari.org/the-great-indian-treasure-hunt/) - by Abhilash John - founder of Khoj India has the highest number of youths in the world. But Indian culture is known to be conservative. That means that it is, in general, clinging to traditional values and that it is averse to change. The socio-cultural upbringing, combined with the education system, plays a huge role - [a humble start to my life](https://www.kanthari.org/a-humble-start-to-my-life/) - Puneet Singhal talks about growing up with a stammer in a poor part of New Delhi, and how it and his mentor inspired him to start an initiative aimed at empowering people with speech differences. My life journey has been a rollercoaster so far. I was born in New Delhi, in one of Asia's largest - [scaring a dead man](https://www.kanthari.org/scaring-a-dead-man/) - Scaring a Dead Man By Nematullah Ahangosh The women were pacing in peace, Big smiles on their faces, Their distant laughter faded, Heading to unknown paths. I asked, Oh sisters, pray for me, Yet they didn't hear. The men came marching, Big bodies carrying their heads, Long hands hanging from shoulders, Big steps speeding up, - [Climate positive](https://www.kanthari.org/climate-positive/) - Everyone, everywhere and every day is affected by their direct surrounding. Over the years it has become visible that something has been and is happening with our climate. Climate change is a hot topic that has gotten a prominent place in the daily news. Now here is a blog in which David Marshall, Chief Executive - [reconnecting with my roots](https://www.kanthari.org/reconnecting-with-my-roots/) - Biman Roy grew up in rural India, West Bengal, in the 90s. Having studied all over India and abroad in Sweden, Biman is well aware of what we lose when we disconnect ourselves from nature. According to him, diversity of food is one of the most important connectors. With his organization Bon (which means forest - [Emboldened by a Flood](https://www.kanthari.org/emboldened-by-a-flood/) - Nothing makes Akhina Mohan more furious than the mistreatment of our environment. But she never had the courage to stand up and speak. She was pushed out of her silence only by the 2018 Kerala floods. The relief work made her understand that her actions could make a difference! Therefore, she is starting "alarmo", an - [Breaking taboos in Kenya](https://www.kanthari.org/breaking-taboos-in-kenya/) - Taboos That Haunt Us for Life Juliet Omondi is from Homa Bay in Kenya. She addresses a taboo that is widespread in Eastern Africa as well as in many other countries in the world. We say we are in the twenty-first century, and still girls and women face exclusion from schools and community events while - [Flies for change](https://www.kanthari.org/flies-for-change/) - Adegbite Tobi Gabriel is from Nigeria. Tobi has studied biology and has practical experience as a farmer. Farmers in Nigeria face many challenges, and because of inadequate practices, many are in debt. An additional problem is organic waste that is left to rot, contaminating the environment, releasing methane (a greenhouse gas) and causing odor. Being - [kanthari newsletter 4 – 2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-4-2021/) - “At any given moment you have the power to say; this is not how the story is going to end.” ― Christine Mason Miller” The kanthari campus is empty and quiet, almost a little spooky. Just a few days ago the campus was full of action, and everyone was in high spirits. Here and - [ssstart](https://www.kanthari.org/ssstart/) - A Special Style of Co-Co-Communication Puneet Singh Singhal is from New Delhi, India. Witnessing violence in his personal surroundings shook him and took him to an island of isolation and loneliness. From a child who loved to be in the spotlight, he changed into a stammering, timid boy who tried to avoid conversation. Today, Puneet - [seasons greetings](https://www.kanthari.org/seasons-greetings/) - WINDS OF CHANGE It was mid May 2021 when immigration officials of Thiruvananthapuram Airport couldn't stop to be surprised. India back then, was worldwide branded the hottest Covid-19 red zone. People would leave in a haste, not arrive with a smile. Usually visitors hear a friendly "welcome to India!", but now a slightly changed question: - [Woman of the house](https://www.kanthari.org/woman-of-the-house/) - Geeta Dangol Maharjan is from Nepal. She grew up in a Nevari family in Kirtipur, a town next to Kathmandu that is famous for its traditional beauty. Suddenly, there were bombs everywhere, and Nepal was no longer safe. The Nepalese Civil War (1996 to 2006) started due to political conflicts and left Nepal in a - [To where it all gets better](https://www.kanthari.org/to-where-it-all-gets-better/) - Aisha Abdullahi Bubah addresses an important topic: the state of mental health in today’s society. Her home country, Nigeria, with a population of over 212 million people, offers only 250 psychiatrists and an even lower number of psychologists. Roughly, only one out of a million Nigerians has access to mental health support. Aisha's organization Idimma - [journey to hell and back](https://www.kanthari.org/journey-to-hell-and-back/) - Precious Kiwiti is from Zimbabwe. She was known as a strong woman, running restaurants and catering services successfully, and starting a kindergarten for single mothers. But hardly anyone knew about her well-hidden tragedy. In one of her marriages, Precious was raped, choked, and chained. She even became the victim of a mock execution, where her - [stretch more](https://www.kanthari.org/stretch-more/) - Imagine. During an armed conflict, you are tied to a tree, which makes it impossible for you to escape violence. You see death hanging on the shoulders of angry men in the form of a rifle. Your heart is racing, and you fear for your life. Nematullah Ahangosh comes from Afghanistan and is now unable - [Born to be wild](https://www.kanthari.org/born-to-be-wild/) - Shivani Shivani Kumari is from Jharkhand in the east of India. Her partial loss of sight made it difficult for her to keep up with mainstream expectations. But she found inner strength within nature. Shivani promotes natural agriculture, creates awareness regarding indigenous and uncultivated crops (native and free from biotechnology) and fosters harmonious living with - [set me free](https://www.kanthari.org/set-me-free/) - Abhilash John is originally from Kerala in the South of India, but he grew up in Ahmedabad, in Gujarat. Locked in a cage of constrains and expectations, Abhilash was not able to dream and follow his personal path. A street child helped him to challenge his fears, to set him free to explore his strengths - [Sheabutter - catapult to equality](https://www.kanthari.org/sheabutter-catapult-to-equality/) - Frank Ekow Arkorful comes from Ghana. Growing up in the slums, Frank's teenage dream was to become a gang leader. But observing the hard work of his mother to save her three boys from becoming criminals, he became a women's activist. Frank is interested using the Shea butter production, a sector mainly occupied by more - [journey of hope - espero](https://www.kanthari.org/journey-of-hope-espero/) - Joseph Christophe Kone is originally from Liberia, West Africa. At age seven, Joseph witnessed rebels capture the city of Gbarnga in Liberia. His mother fled together with him and his sister to a village, where he was forced to watch how the rebels committed atrocities against women. The little family sought refuge in a nearby - [anantmool gender free school](https://www.kanthari.org/anantmool-gender-free-school/) - Niwas Kumar is from Bihar in the north of India, and he is focused on a rather sensitive topic that is right in the heart of Indian culture, which is very much characterized by gender norms. From early childhood onwards, every aspect of daily activities is clearly defined to girls or boys, men or women. - [Live Your Truth - Mirranda Tiri](https://www.kanthari.org/live-your-truth-mirranda-tiri/) - By Mirranda Tiri, Zimbabwe During a camping trip in Namibia, my parents found paradise in a place that Livingstone once described as ‘the garden of Eden.’ It was a beauty, with amazing scenery, wildlife, and pristine surroundings. The only human-made structure there was a little mud hut. We spent so much time on mokoro (canoe) - [Bramble familiy meetings](https://www.kanthari.org/bramble-familiy-meetings/) - Odunayo is a 2018 kanthari alumni who founded and runs Bramble learning space, an open learning community which provides quality and lifelong education in a fun and engaging way. It is the first alternative learning space in Nigeria. Bramble learning space focuses on mental, social, physical, and emotional development of every child. With the support - [kanthari newsletter 3 – 2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-3-2021/) - “No (wo)man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and (s)he's not the same (wo)man.” - Heraclitus "Exposure to the wild world", this is the title of act 3 of the ‘Journey in Five Acts’ kanthari Curriculum. After having finalized their project concepts, we invite all participants for - [inspiring virtual exposure visits](https://www.kanthari.org/inspiring-virtual-exposure-visits/) - By Akhina and Biman, 2021 kanthari participants Every year, at kanthari there is an exciting journey to look forward to; the Exposure trip. As the name suggests, it is a learning experience for all kanthari participants by physically visiting different non-profits across the South of India. They interact with the founders, beneficiaries, stakeholders, ask lots - [the kanthari synergy effect](https://www.kanthari.org/the-kanthari-synergy-effect/) - by Karthikeyan. Ojok Simon and I come from two continents, and we first met at kanthari nearly a decade ago. Since then, we have been working on the realisation of our dream projects. Ojok comes from Gulu, a city in the Northern part of Uganda. As a young child, he grew up in war torn - [kanthari blog - Ugandas sexual offence bill](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-ugandas-sexual-offence-bill/) - ADAPTING AN INCLUSIVE LENS TO UGANDA’S SEXUAL OFFENCE BILL By Harriet Kamashanyu “Uganda’s Sexual Offenses Bill, 2019 both criminalizes consensual sex acts and would allow some non-consensual acts to go unpunished.” - Human Rights Watch The bill has been pending for more than a decade, approved by parliament on May 3, 2021 leaves a lot - [kanthari blog - dream village Rwanda](https://www.kanthari.org/dream-village-rwanda/) - Rwanda Nook Hub showcases various youth talents from self-learning by Norman Manzi A couple of years ago, Ananias Tuyisenge was doubting about his future and with mixed self-questions as a physically-disabled person he could give himself a response that ‘disability is inability!’ which is totally negative. In July 2020, Tuyisenge was informed that there is a - [kanthari blog - Farming Blind, Honey!](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-farming-blind-honey/) - Farming Blind, Honey! by Ojok Simon - HIVE Uganda - founder and ceo Just close your eyes for a minute and think about how you would farm and keep bees if you cannot see! You probably think that this is impossible… However, it works! Digging the soil, getting dirty, practicing crop husbandry, and keeping bees - [kanthari blog - purple hand africa](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-purple-hand-africa/) - Rume Rimwe Harikombi Churu - Impact trough Collaboration By Trevor Molife – Purple Africa - Zimbabwe “Rume rimwe harikombi churu'' This is a famous proverb in my home language of Shona, the proverb is translated as, “A single person, no matter how big, does not encircle an anthill alone”. This is the same with social - [kanthari blog 02-07-2021 geeta](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-02-07-2021-geeta/) - Kirtipur, the City of Glory by Geeta Dangol Maharjan - Nepal "Boom!" What was that? It was a Saturday, early in the morning, when we heard this loud sound. My sisters and I were sleeping when our father came rushing into our room to check on us. It was a bomb that had exploded, and - [kanthari newsletter 2 - 2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-2-2021/) - “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” – Bob Marley the past one and a half year have been challenging for everyone, everywhere. And the pandemic seems far from over. Here in India, especially the last three months were extreme. Bob Marley’s quote surely hits a - [kanthari blog 18-06-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-18-06-2021/) - From an observer to becoming an actor by Puneet Singhal, 2021 kanthari participant My journey from a mainstream jobholder to becoming a social change maker, from an observer to an actor, starts with questions: What is the purpose of human existence and how can I make my life more meaningful? Unfortunately, the Indian education system - [kanthari blog 04-06-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-04-06-2021/) - The podcast to restore your faith in humanity. By Yampier Aguiar Durañona You might think that writing about your own podcast is an easy homework. Well, no it isn’t. At least not for me. When I was searching a catchy slogan for the podcast "Stick Your Neck Out!”, the Podcast of the Giraffe Heroes Foundation, - [kanthari blog 14-05-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-14-05-2021/) - No school, no Meal. The National Food Security Act (2013) says, "The basic concept of food security globally is to ensure that all people, at all times, should get access to basic food for their active and healthy life. Though the Indian Constitution does not have any explicit provision regarding a right to food, the - [kanthari blog 07-05-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-07-05-2021/) - The plight of migrant workers By Meghana Raveendra Learning about the situation of tribals during the covid pandemic, I asked myself the following questions: Had I ever had to depend on others to receive food for an unknown period of time? Did I ever have to struggle to get basic health care access? Did I - [kanthari blog 30-04-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-30-04-2021/) - Covid Tsunami hits India. By Meghana Raveendra Due to the current crisis in India, the focus of our blog will now again be mainly on kantharis who are suffering and yet still empowering others. In this post we shed our light on Bharat who is amidst the crisis, trying to do relief work for Dalit - [kanthari blog 23-04-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-23-04-2021/) - Title: Covid19 and Generation Z - One year after lockdown One year ago, after a 3-month lock-down, we spoke to Abhijit Sinha, a 2015 kanthari graduate and the Founder of Project DEFY (Design Education for yourself). (Read last year's Covid and Generation Z blog post here) Abhijit builds nooks in India and Africa. These are - [kanthari blog 16-04-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-16-04-2021/) - A Journey back home Today we publish an essay from a participant of kanthari 2021 course. Nematullah Ahangosh is from Afghanistan. (This essay was written by him as a part of his application to kanthari.) On a summer day, I was 13 years old, I remember that I didn’t sell enough on the streets. I - [kanthari Blog 09-04-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-09-04-2021/) - Is healthcare equally accessible for all? by Meghana Raveendra. Every year, the 7th of April is celebrated as World Health Day to create awareness and bring to the front important health issues across the world by the World Health Organisation. On this occasion I thought it is relevant to share about the lack of access - [kanthari Blog 01-04-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-01-04-2021/) - Another kind of mentor by Meghana Raveendran, a kanthari graduate of 2019 “If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before.” – J Loren Norris This quote by Lorena Norris is a peak into what we at kanthari believe mentoring is all about. For years we have seen that - [kanthari newsletter 1 - 2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-newsletter-1-2021/) - "It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop" - Confucius The past year has surely affected you and everyone else, everywhere. From the 25th of March 2020 when the lockdown in India started, life as we had known it, changed. We were forced to adapt to the new situation, and - [kanthari Blog 26-03-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-26-03-2021/) - Networking for Social Change & Personal Development. By Peter Adeeko, founder of Soulace Africa The world we live in is entangled in a huge web. To think of untangling it is to create further chains of complexity. This fact is what explains my connection with Mayuri Joshi Dhavale, whom I popularly call as "Mayor". In - [kanthari Blog 19-03-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-19-03-2021/) - Sustainable design - the kanthari campus By Pragya Raut, architect, Nepal. A severe earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Nepal on 25th of April 2015. It was the greatest of the century in which more than 9000 people died, 20,000 people were injured, and more than half a million houses were destroyed. Now 6 years - [kanthari Blog 12-03-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-12-03-2021/) - knock knock knock - By Meghana Raveendra “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” - Michele Jennae And now imagine, if these people are ethical social change makers! Wouldn't that bring about spice in different parts of the world? COVID-19 has - [kanthari Blog 05-03-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-05-03-2021/) - Water, water everywhere... Recently, something remarkable happened in our lake Vellayani. Here is the tale from two perspectives. The shishyan perspective (Shishyan means disciple in malayalam, ശിഷ്യൻ) By Salini John, Admin and Academic Supporter “I love to be at the beach, at waterfalls and riversides, but I was very fearful to go into the water. - [kanthari Blog 26-02-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-26-02-2021/) - Learn to say "no" in order to say "yes" at the right time. by Chacko Jacob People often wonder why Trivandrum was chosen as the location for kanthari. Why not a big city like Mumbai or Delhi? There is something different about the state of Kerala. It constantly ranks high when it comes to - [kanthari Blog 19-02-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-19-02-2021/) - Micro-credits – a blessing… or a curse? Part 5 "Whenever I see a Problem, I start a business to solve it." - Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank, and poster-boy for all who believe that doing good and getting rich in the process is not a paradox. Just like in the last chapter, my - [kanthari Blog 12-02-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-12-02-2021/) - Microcredit, a blessing… or a curse? - A multi-series essay about microfinance, Part 4 - by Sabriye Tenberken Last week I had thought that today’s chapter to be the final one in this series, but the more I dive into the topic of microfinance, the louder my alarm bells ring. I cannot help but vent - [kanthari Blog 05-02-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-05-02-2021/) - Microcredits, Blessing or curse - A multi-part series about the pros and cons on micro finance, Part 3 by Sabriye Tenberken After having examined the opportunities and challenges of micro finance in the first two blog entries, in Chapters 1 to 4, I will now focus on possible motives of the lenders and their business - [kanthari Blog 29-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-29-01-2021/) - Microcredit, a magic wand to fight poverty or profitable business at the cost of the poor? - Multi series on microfinance, part 2 by Sabriye Tenberken "The poor themselves can create a poverty-free world. All we have to do is to free them from the chains that we have put around them." - Muhammad Yunus, - [kanthari Blog 22-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-22-01-2021/) - Microcredit, a magic wand to fight poverty or profitable business at the cost of the poor? - A multi-series blog with proponents and critics of micro finance by sabriye tenberken A springboard to get out of poverty "Things are never as complicated as they seem. It is only our arrogance that prompts us to find - [kanthari Blog 15-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-15-01-2021-3/) - Periodismo: Un pilar inestable de la democracia? por Chacko Jacob No es tan fácil pintar una imagen general del periodismo hoy en día, hay demasiados tipos diferentes para eso. Hay quienes, en su mayoría empleados de forma permanente, tienen un horario regular y tienen que entregar algo todos los días. Hay quienes viven para su - [kanthari Blog 15-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-15-01-2021-2/) - Journalisme: un pilier instable de la démocratie? par Chacko Jacob Il n'est pas si facile de brosser un tableau général du journalisme d’aujourd'hui, il en existe trop de types différents pour cela. Il y a ceux qui, pour la plupart, ont un emploi permanent, ont un horaire régulier et doivent livrer quelque chose tous les - [kanthari Blog 15-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-15-01-2021/) - Investigative Journalism - The marginalized 4th pillar. By Chacko Jacob It is hard to comment on journalism as a whole, as it is too wide a profession. There are types of journalists that have a regular schedule, there are types who’s lives are at risk for what they report about, and a thousand other variants. - [kanthari Blog 08-01-2021](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-blog-08-01-2021/) - Why should you scale up? by Chacko Jacob Growth is inherent in everything around us. The universe is constantly expanding. Most lifecycles of organisms involve mitosis which leads to an increase in size and strength. Humans refer to striving towards personal betterment as growth. Increased revenue through expanding geographical area of operations and customer base - [Corona Blog 01.01.2021](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-01-01-2021/) - Imagine jails without inmates Paul and I vividly remember a very special event many years ago, a reading of my third book "The Seventh Year”. The book is a description of a cinematically documented climbing blind expedition, a journey leading up to an altitude of more than 6500 meters that came along with risks, and - [4th kanthari newsletter 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/4th-kanthari-newsletter-2020/) - “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” – Vern McLellanWell… we have finally reached a new year, and hopefully one that will go into the history books as ‘the year in which the Corona virus was defeated’. Thinking about it, it is simply - [Corona Blog 25.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-25-12-2020/) - Stairways to change 2020 was special in many aspects. At the beginning of the COVID crisis, we were wondering what this year has in store for kanthari. Questions and concerns ran through our minds: Do we have to close down? How can we keep the team together? How can we justify our existence without the - [Corona Blog 18.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-18-12-2020/) - OMLA, the future of Africa? The following blog post was sent to us by Lawrence Afere, from Nigeria. Lawrence, an energetic organic farmer, environmentalist, and catalyst, graduated from kanthari in 2012. 2012 was a special year. A year with ups and downs, crises, and many success stories. Most kantharis from his generation have realized ground-breaking - [Corona Blog 11.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-12-2020-3/) - El niño en ti (Por Chacko Jacob) "Mantén al niño en ti. Deja que la creatividad, la curiosidad, el asombro y la apertura sean siempre parte de tu vida". Bueno, los del sur de Asia puede que hayamos entendido un poco este dicho. Parece que hemos conservado una parte muy especial de nuestra infancia: la - [Corona Blog 11.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-12-2020-2/) - L'enfant en toi (Par Chacko Jacob) "Garde l'enfant en toi. Laisse la créativité, la curiosité, l'émerveillement et l'ouverture faire toujours partie de ta vie." Eh bien, ceux d'Asie du Sud ont peut-être compris un peu ce dicton. Il semble que nous ayons conservé une part très particulière de notre enfance: celle de la dépendance et - [Corona Blog 11.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-12-2020/) - The inner child by Chacko Jacob Keep your inner child alive. Let creativity, curiosity, wonder, and openness always be part of your life. Well, we south Asians might have slightly misunderstood this saying. We seem drawn to the worst attributes of a child: dependence and submission. In some cultures, 18 (or 16 in some cases) - [Corona Blog 04.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-12-2020/) - Taboos in Thailand (Part 2) Can it be said that cultures that are greatly influenced by taboos and superstition are not ready for democratic processes? In the last blog post, I wrote about taboos in Thailand. Due to the current changes in the romanticized holiday paradise, I would like to follow up on this topic - [Corona Blog 04.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-12-2020-3/) - Tabúes en Tailandia (Parte 2) ¿Se puede decir que las culturas que están muy influenciadas por los tabúes y la superstición no están preparadas para los procesos democráticos? En la última publicación del blog, escribí sobre los tabúes en Tailandia. Debido a los cambios actuales en el paraíso de las vacaciones románticas, me gustaría seguir - [Corona Blog 04.12.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-12-2020-2/) - Tabous en Thaïlande (partie 2) Peut-on dire que les cultures fortement influencées par les tabous et les superstitions ne sont pas prêtes pour des processus démocratiques? Dans le dernier article du blog, j'ai écrit sur les tabous en Thaïlande. En raison des changements actuels dans le paradis des vacances romantiques, je voudrais revenir sur ce - [Corona Blog 27.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-27-11-2020-3/) - Tabúes en la Tailandia moderna (Parte 1) por Sabriye Tenberken La vida y el trabajo en un contexto intercultural, tal como lo experimentamos aquí en el Instituto Kanthari, son muy inspiradores. Pero si uno no está preparado para este ambiente diverso, sino que también puede ser contraproducente y por lo tanto terminar en un caos - [Corona Blog 27.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-27-11-2020/) - Taboos in Modern Thailand (Part 1) by sabriye tenberken Life and work in an intercultural context, as we experience it here at the kanthari Institute, is very inspiring. But if one is not prepared for this diverse atmosphere, it can also backfire and thus end in utter chaos. For this reason, in the first weeks - [Corona Blog 27.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-27-11-2020-2/) - Tabous dans la Thaïlande moderne (Partie 1) par Sabriye Tenberken La vie et le travail dans un contexte interculturel, comme nous le vivons ici à l'Institut Kanthari, sont très inspirants. Mais si l'on n'est pas préparé à cet environnement diversifié, il peut aussi être contreproductif et donc terminer dans le chaos total. Pour cette raison, - [Corona Blog 20.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-20-11-2020/) - A Quest for Kids’ Literature in Tamil By Akila Surendran, As a kid, I grew up reading English books like the Ladybird series, Disney’s fairytales, Aesop’s fables and Enid Blyton’s. Other memories are of my grandmother relating Hindu mythological stories to me in our regional language, Tamil. These stories were mesmerising. They fed my imagination. - [Corona Blog 13.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-13-11-2020/) - The State of Affairs – Why Civil Courage is Important by Karl Amadé Giraffe Heroes Foundation Europe and kanthari The world has come to a point where it has clearly shown us that the ever-growing population, paired with a hunger of consumption have caused a multitude of challenges. Additionally, there is a constant increase of - [Corona Blog 06.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-06-11-2020-3/) - Une lutte quotidienne avec le patriarcat De temps en temps, nous aimons publier des articles de la blogosphère qui attirent notre attention. Avertissement: Les points de vue, pensées et opinions exprimés dans le texte appartiennent uniquement à l'auteure et pas nécessairement à Kanthari. Cet article a amené certains d'entre nous à réfléchir sur la nature - [Corona Blog 06.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-06-11-2020-2/) - Una lucha diaria con el patriarcado De vez en cuando, nos gusta publicar artículos de la blogósfera que captan nuestra atención. Descargo de responsabilidad: los puntos de vista, pensamientos y opiniones expresados ​​en el texto pertenecen únicamente al autor y no necesariamente a Kanthari. Este artículo ha hecho que algunos de nosotros reflexionemos sobre la - [Corona Blog 06.11.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-06-11-2020/) - An everyday struggle with patriarchy Every now and then, we like to post articles from the blogosphere that catch our attention. Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to kanthari. This article has made some of us reflect on the nature of parent-child relationships - [Giraffe_Heroes_Podcast](https://www.kanthari.org/giraffe-heroes-podcast/) - kanthari: Empowering the marginalised Interview with Giraffe Hero Sabriye Tenberken A kanthari is a plant that grows wild in every backyard of Kerala, a small but very spicy chili with a number of medicinal values. A kanthari is also a symbol for those who have the guts to challenge harmful traditions and the status quo, - [Corona Blog 30.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-30-10-2020/) - Nigeria erupts Imagine the following scene. A group of well-dressed educated teenagers, armed with nothing but their smart phones, stroll along a highway somewhere in urban Nigeria. Suddenly a car stops right next to them. Armed men jump out and approach the youngsters, surround them, and force them to hand over their mobile phones. The - [Corona Blog 30.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-30-10-2020-3/) - Nigeria entra en erupción Imagina la siguiente escena. Un grupo de adolescentes educados bien vestidos, armados con nada más que sus teléfonos móviles, pasea por una carretera en algún lugar urbano de Nigeria. De repente, un coche se detiene justo a su lado. Hombres armados saltan y se acercan a los jóvenes, les rodean y - [Corona Blog 30.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-30-10-2020-2/) - Le Nigeria éclate Imaginez la scène suivante. Un groupe d'adolescents polis, bien habillés, armés de rien d'autre que de leurs téléphones portables, déambule sur une route quelque part dans la ville du Nigeria. Soudain, une voiture s'arrête juste à côté d’eux. Des hommes armés sautent et s'approchent des jeunes, les encerclent et les forcent à - [Corona Blog 23.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-23-10-2020-3/) - Unidad en ausencia de calamidad Por Chacko Jacob La entrada de blog del 24.04.2020 hablaba de la increíble forma en la que todos los pilares de la sociedad se unieron para hacer frente a la actual crisis del Coronavirus. Organismos gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, filántropos, ciudadanos desinteresados, corporaciones, etc., se unieron para mitigar - [Corona Blog 23.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-23-10-2020-2/) - L'unité en l'absence de calamité Par Chacko Jacob La publication de Blog du 24/04/2020 a parlé de la manière incroyable dont tous les piliers de la société se sont réunis pour lutter contre la crise actuelle du Coronavirus. Les agences gouvernementales, les organisations à but non lucratif, les philanthropes, les citoyens désintéressés, les entreprises, etc. - [Corona Blog 23.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-23-10-2020/) - Unity in the absence of calamity By Chacko Jacob The blogpost on 24.04.2020 talked about the incredible way in which all the pillars of society came together to deal with the current Corona crisis. Government bodies, non-profits, philanthropists, selfless citizens, corporations etc. joined hands to mitigate the enormous existential threat posed by the pandemic to - [Corona Blog 16.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-16-10-2020-2/) - Une crise silencieuse, la guerre civile résiste au COVID par Sabriye Tenberken Le Coronavirus a le monde sous son contrôle depuis plus de neuf mois et, avec le recul, nous nous demandons quels sont les principaux changements à l'échelle mondiale? Il est certain que les gens du monde entier sont de plus en plus soucieux - [Corona Blog 16.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-16-10-2020/) - A silent crisis, civil war is COVID resistant by Sabriye Tenberken Corona has had the world in its grip for more than nine months and looking back, we are wondering, what are the major changes worldwide? For sure, people all around the world become more health and hygiene conscious which could result in lesser infections. - [Corona Blog 16.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-16-10-2020-3/) - Una crisis silenciosa, la guerra civil es resistente al COVID por Sabriye Tenberken El Coronavirus ha tenido el mundo bajo su control durante más de nueve meses y, mirando hacia atrás, nos preguntamos, ¿cuáles son los principales cambios a nivel mundial? Sin duda, las personas de todo el mundo se vuelven más conscientes de la - [Corona Blog 09.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-09-10-2020-2/) - Le dilemme des couches ... Partie 2 - Venez rêver de moi ... par Chacko Jacob - catalyseur de kanthari Il y a un mois, Sabriye écrivait sur le dilemme des couches: le lien improbable entre les jacinthes d'eau et les couches jetables. Cela servit également d'introduction au projet des couches kanthari. Je racontais avec - [Corona Blog 09.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-8-de-octubre-de-2020/) - El dilema del pañal... parte 2 - Ven, sueña conmigo... por Chacko Jacob - catalizador en kanthari Hace un mes, Sabriye escribió sobre el dilema del pañal: la conexión poco probable entre los jacintos de agua y los pañales desechables. También sirvió como introducción al proyecto de pañales kanthari. Les he estado diciendo con entusiasmo - [Corona Blog 09.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-09-10-2020/) - The diaper dilemma... part 2 - Come, dream with me... by Chacko Jacob - catalyst at kanthari A month Ago, Sabriye wrote about the diaper dilemma: the unlikely connection between water hyacinths and disposable diapers. It also served as an introduction to the kanthari diaper project. I have been excitedly telling everyone I know that - [3rd kanthari newsletter 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-kanthari-newsletter-2020/) - “The secret of patience is to do something else in the meantime.” Croft M. PentzAs time moves on and the daily global numbers of new positive cases and deaths are still rising, the world is currently waiting… eagerly waiting for the Covid19 pandemic to be over.Billions of people have been, are and will be affected - [Corona Blog 02.10.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-02-10-2020/) - The outsider advantage by Sabriye Tenberken I was born in a family of outsiders. When I was two years old, my parents moved into a village that was located approximately 12 KM south of Bonn, back then, the official capital of West-Germany. A lovely little place, with a forest, a creek, an old church and - [Corona Blog 25.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-25-09-2020/) - Children of the Indian Railway By Sabriye Tenberken Every now and then Sanoj visits the kanthari campus to get to know the new kantharis. Two years ago, he took my then 80-year-old mother for a motorbike tour through Kerala. It was just towards the end of the second monsoon. It had been raining all day - [Corona Blog 18.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-18-09-2020/) - Unconstructed Freedom by Chacko Jacob - kanthari catalyst I joined kanthari as a catalyst two weeks after the 11th generation of kantharis started the course. Having gotten to know this generation and a few alumni well, I sometimes look through the profiles of kantharis from the past 10 generations and wonder what their personalities are - [Corona Blog 18.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-18-09-2020-2/) - Construcciones rediseñadas… (Por Chacko Jacob) Unas semanas después de que comenzara el undécimo curso, me uní al equipo de kanthari como catalizador, como se llama a los formadores en kanthari. Como vivimos, aprendemos y luchamos juntos durante siete meses, llegué a conocer muy bien a los kantharis de esta generación y a algunos ex alumnos, - [Corona Blog 18.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-18-09-2020-3/) - Constructions repensées ... (Par Chacko Jacob) Quelques semaines après le début de la onzième année, j'ai rejoint l'équipe du kanthari en tant que catalyseur, comme on appelle les formateurs de kanthari. Comme nous vivons, apprenons et luttons ensemble pendant sept mois, j'ai très bien connu les kantharis de cette génération et certains anciens étudiants, qui - [Corona Blog 11.09.2020 ES](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-09-2020-es/) - ¡Defiéndete! (de Chacko Jacob) Una mujer intenta subirse a un autobús. Apenas llega, porque el conductor del autobús no tiene tiempo que perder. Mientras el autobús acelera y rebota arriba y abajo de la calle llena de baches, ella se levanta por una manija y tropieza en la cabina abarrotada.De repente siente una mano amiga - [Corona Blog 11.09.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-09-2020-2/) - Défends-toi! de Chacko Jacob Une femme essaie de monter dans un bus. Elle y arrive à peine, car le chauffeur de bus n’a pas de temps à perdre. Alors que le bus accélère et rebondit sur la route cahoteuse, elle se lève pour prendre une poignée et retombe dans la cabine bondée.Soudain, elle sent une - [Corona Blog 11.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-11-09-2020/) - Fight back by Chacko Jacob - kanthari catalyst A woman scrambles to get on a bus before it leaves; she barely makes it. Stumbling around to grab onto something while the bus bounces along a busy Kathmandu road, she suddenly senses a helping hand guiding her towards a grab handle. Her gratitude is short lived - [Corona Blog 04.09.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-09-2020-fr/) - Corona blog 04.09.2020 La sagesse des couches! Comment les chemins des couches jetables se croisent avec ceux des jacinthes d'eau Ce n'est pas un classique de Bollywood, ce n'est pas un coup de foudre. On parle davantage d'un mariage arrangé entre une couche jetable et une jacinthe d'eau. Avec des candidats au mariage aussi différents, - [Corona Blog 04.09.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-09-2020/) - The diaper dilemma What connects disposable nappies to water hyacinths? It's neither a Bollywood classic nor love at first sight; we are talking about an arranged marriage between disposable diapers and water hyacinths. Being such different candidates, readers will wonder, how can such a marriage work? What are the commonalities and motives? We don't need - [Corona Blog - 04-09-2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-04-09-2020-esp/) - ¡Sabiduría del pañal! Cómo se cruzan los caminos de los pañales desechables con los de los jacintos de agua No es una bebida de Bollywood, no es amor a primera vista. Hablamos más de un matrimonio forzado entre un pañal desechable y un jacinto de agua. Con candidatos al matrimonio tan diversos, los lectores se - [Corona Blog 28.08.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-28-08-2020/) - And then there were tools... By Chacko Jacob – kanthari catalyst Around a million years ago, the Homo erectus discovered fire, changing the course of history. They gained control over something dangerous and powerful to their advantage. It helped them take on vast expanses previously unexplored, due to hostile conditions. Up until recently, we - [Corona Blog - 28-08-2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-28-08-2020-esp/) - y luego estaban las herramientas… ¡Cómo la locura del confinamiento nos dio nuevas herramientas! (Por Chacko Jacob, catalizador de kanthari) Hace aproximadamente un millón de años, el Homo erectus descubrió el fuego y cambió el curso de la historia. La gente de esa época tomó el control de algo peligroso y poderoso y lo usó - [Corona Blog 28.08.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-28-08-2020-fr/) - et puis vinrent les outils... Comme la folie de l'enfermement nous a donné de nouveaux outils! (Par Chacko Jacob, cataliseur de Kanthari) Il y a environ un million d'années, l’Homo erectus a découvert le feu et changé le cours de l'histoire. Les gens de cette époque ont pris le contrôle de quelque chose de - [Corona Blog 21.08.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-21-08-2020-fr/) - Coronavirus et poignée de main manquante Je viens d'une époque où une poignée de main entre collègues était courante, comme premier geste lors d’une rencontre. Aujourd'hui, à une époque où la «distanciation sociale» est la priorité absolue, la poignée de main autrefois quotidienne ressemble à une relique d'un autre siècle. Est-ce notre avenir? Et que - [Corona Blog – 21.08.2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-21-08-2020-esp/) - Coronavirus y el apretón de manos que falta Vengo de una época en la que un apretón de manos entre compañeros era común como primer gesto para conocerse. Hoy, en tiempos en los que el "distanciamiento social" es la máxima prioridad, el apretón de manos que alguna vez fue diario se siente como una reliquia - [Corona Blog - 21-08-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-21-08-2020/) - The handshake - an endangered ritual We all remember the time when a handshake was a common first gesture to get to know each other, even among peers. Today, in times of social distancing, the usual handshake feels like a relic of another century. Will this be our future? Are we losing something so important? - [Corona Blog 14-08-2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-14-08-2020-fr/) - En forme pour après le Coronavirus Mon appel l’a sortie d’une répétition pour une émission de téléréalité, un concours télé qui devait être diffusé sous peu. Des couples de danseurs bien connus viennent de tout le Népal pour s'affronter devant un public critique de télévision. Le public décide qui est expulsé et qui est autorisé - [Corona Blog - 14-08-2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-14-08-2020-esp/) - En forma para después el Coronavirus, Mi llamada la saco desde el ensayo de un reality show de baile, una competición televisiva programada para salir en el aire en breve. Parejas de baile conocidas vienen de todo el Nepal para competir entre sí frente a una audiencia televisiva crítica. El público decide quién viene - [Corona Blog - 14-08-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-14-08-2020/) - Fit for post Corona My call got her out of a rehearsal for a reality dance show, a telecast competition which will be on TV soon. In this show, famous dancers from across Nepal participate with a dance-partner. They compete in front of a critical television audience who decide which couple advances to the - [Corona Blog - 07-08-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-07-08-2020/) - The Vellayani Lake Challenge By Ajith Kumar, Manager Administration at kanthari Once upon a time, we had a lake that had sparkling fresh water. The Vellayani area and its lake was one of the best hotspots for photographers and cinematographers, its ambience being one of the most beautiful in Kerala. Years later the scenario has - [Corona Blog - 31-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-31-07-2020/) - Challenges offer chances, Alternative learning in rural Nigeria By Odunayo Aliu, a 2018 kanthari graduate and founder of Bramble. Somewhere in a village, in the middle of a thick forest, young girls and boys experience learning by playing with wood, insects, plastic waste and whatever they can lay their hands on. They watch - [Corona Blog - 24-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-24-07-2020/) - Examinations - A consistent reason for student suicides since 2000. - by Meghana Raveendra, founder of moringa As per the National Crime Records Bureau, ‘Exam failure accounts for 2% of the total number of student suicides in India’. This category was specifically included by Ministry of Human Resource Development as more and more cases - [Corona Blog 20-07-2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-20-07-2020-fr/) - Sierra Leone, yes! Dans l'est de la Sierra Leone, le Manor se jette entre les trois pays de la Sierra Leone, la Guinée et le Libéria. Ce fleuve frontalier sépare la Sierra Leone de la Guinée. C'est le premier obstacle pour de nombreux réfugiés qui entament ici leur dangereux voyage vers l'Europe, un voyage dans - [Corona Blog - 18-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-18-07-2020/) - Yes, Sierra Leone! (part 2) "When we got there, we were relieved, we thought we had done a good job. What we didn't know is that things would get much worse. There were other rebels who welcomed us by whipping us so hard that we still have those scars." This kind of brutality became a - [Corona Blog - 17-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-17-07-2020/) - Yes, Sierra Leone! (part 1) In the far east of Sierra Leone, in the three-country corner of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, you can find the Manor river. This border river separates Sierra Leone from Guinea. This is the first hurdle for many refugees making their perilous journey to Europe, a journey in which many - [Corona Blog - 10-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-10-07-2020/) - ‘Switch off Video’: On Caste, Cameras and an Unexpected Perk of Online Education From a LiveWire post, dated 24th June 2020. Original article: http://livewire.thewire.in/personal/switch-off-video-on-caste-cameras-and-an-unexpected-perk-of-online-education/ In the past we had written two posts dealing with digital classrooms: Day 23 (Meghana Raveendra, founder of moringa) and Day 47 (Abhijit Sinha, founder of Project DEFY). Here - [Corona Blog - 03-07-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-03-07-2020/) - Agro-forestry A glimpse of a selected 2020 kanthari applicant into his future vision, before the dream is going to be transformed into reality. (By Biman Roy) "I have been selected for the 2020 kanthari course. Even though, due Covid-19, our program has not started yet, with the help of our catalysts (that is how - [2nd kanthari newsletter 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/2nd-kanthari-newsletter-2020/) - How the world as we know it has changed over the past 6 months! Every day we wonder what will happen next… There are many questions, and only a few answers. The 12th kanthari course was scheduled to start in May, however, due to the Covid19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. When we will - [Corona Blog - 26-06-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-26-06-2020/) - In the shadow of war and Corona Perhaps some of you who have read our earlier blogposts remember the articles from March 31st and April 1st, 2020. It was about war in times of the corona pandemic. Or rather, it was about the absence of the civil war between the French-speaking and the English-speaking parts - [Corona Blog - 19-06-2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-19-06-2020/) - Pride in Isolation by Chack Jacob, kanthari catalyst “Would it bother you if your roommate is from a completely different culture or belief system?” “Absolutely not, I love working with different kinds of people” “We also have participants from the LGBTQI community, who face a lot of discrimination in many African countries, what’s your opinion - [Corona Blog – 12.06.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-12-06-2020/) - Time to be Frugal (By Olubodun Akinyele, 2019 kanthari) As I boarded the plane from Trivandrum airport last December, I was filled with mixed feelings. I was not only leaving my Kerala friends behind, but I would also see my new global network of social change makers travel to their different abodes to change communities - [Corona Blog 12.06.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-12-06-2020-fr/) - Il est temps d'être frugal (Par Olubodun Akinyele, kanthari de 2019) Quand j'ai dit au revoir à kanthari et à tous les participants en décembre dernier et que j'ai ensuite pris l'avion, j'étais plein de sentiments mitigés. Bien sûr, j'avais hâte de voir ma famille, mais j'ai aussi laissé beaucoup de choses derrière moi: des - [Corona Blog 12.06.2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-12-06-2020-esp/) - Tiempo de ser frugal (Por Olubodun Akinyele, kanthari de 2019) Cuando me despedí de kanthari y de todos los participantes en diciembre pasado y luego me subí al avión, estaba lleno de sentimientos encontrados. Por supuesto que esperaba con ansias a mi familia, pero también dejé mucho atrás: amigos en Kerala y recuerdos de un - [Corona Blog – 05.06.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-05-06-2020/) - What can we learn from a Colibri*? The hummingbird is known to be the smallest and, in terms of its body size, the fastest bird in the world. The Colibri however is less known for its incredible flying skills: with 40 to 50 wing strokes per second, it can hover to access Nectar. It - [Corona Blog 05.06.2020 FR](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-05-06-2020-fr/) - Que pouvons-nous apprendre des colibris à l'époque du coronavirus? Le colibri est connu pour être le plus petit oiseau et, en termes de taille corporelle, le plus rapide du monde. Il est moins connu pour ses capacités de vol: avec 40 à 50 battements d’ailes par seconde, il reste immobile en l'air pour aspirer le - [Corona Blog – 05.06.2020 ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-05-06-2020-esp/) - ¿Qué podemos aprender de los colibríes en tiempos de Coronavirus? Se sabe que el colibrí es el pájaro más pequeño y, en términos de tamaño corporal, el más rápido del mundo. Es menos conocido por sus habilidades de vuelo: con 40 a 50 aleteos por segundo, se queda quieto en el aire para succionar el - [31-05-2020 kanthari documentary FR](https://www.kanthari.org/31-05-2020-kanthari-documentary-fr/) - COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le documentaire " KANTHARI - CHANGE from WITHIN / CHANGER DEPUIS L’INTERIEUR" maintenant en ligne Le documentaire " KANTHARI - CHANGE from WITHIN " sur la candidate au prix Nobel de la paix, Sabriye Tenberken et co-fondatrice de l'Institut Kanthari avec Paul Kronenberg, a été publié gratuitement en ligne. En 2016, - [31-05-2020 kanthari documentary ESP](https://www.kanthari.org/31-05-2020-kanthari-documentary-esp/) - COMUNICADO DE PRENSA Documental "KANTHARI – CHANGE FROM WITHIN / CAMBIO DESDE ADENTRO" ahora en línea El documental " KANTHARI - CHANGE from WITHIN " sobre la nominada al premio Nobel de la paz Sabriye Tenberken y cofundadora del instituto Kanthari con Paul Kronenberg ha sido publicado en línea y se puede ver - [30-05-2020 kanthari Change From Within](https://www.kanthari.org/30-05-2020-kanthari-change-from-within/) - Documentary “KANTHARI – change from within” now online The documentary “KANTHARI - Change from Within” about Nobel peace prize nominee Sabriye Tenberken and Co-founder of kanthari institute Paul Kronenberg has been released online and is free to watch. In 2016 the film, directed by Marijn Poels and produced by Tomek Kozakiewicz, was screened - [Corona Blog – 29.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-29-05-2020/) - Durian, for a more just world (by Tony Joy, 2017 kanthari graduate) During times of crisis it is sad that people use it as an opportunity to exploit others. I was thinking, why have the prices of locally grown food suddenly tripled? We keep complaining that the government is doing us no good, but are - [Corona Blog – Day 55: 18.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-55-18-05-2020/) - Looking back… and forward… By Chacko Jacob (catalyst at kanthari) In India we have moved on to nationwide Lockdown 4.0 till the 31st of May. Under new slightly more relaxed rules, interstate and intrastate road travel; opening of markets and e-commerce; and even sports in stadia (without spectators) is allowed; all, of course, under - [Jour 55 – 18 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-55-18-mai-2020/) - Un regard en arrière (Par Chacko Jacob) «Lockdown 4.0» est comment on appelle les nouvelles règles de sortie en Inde, qui dureront au moins jusqu'au 31 mai. La réglementation du trafic international a été assouplie, on peut désormais voyager d'un pays à l'autre, mais uniquement avec un permis spécial. L'ouverture des marchés de légumes et - [Jour 55 - 18 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-55-18-mai-2020-2/) - Un regard en arrière (Par Chacko Jacob) «Lockdown 4.0» est comment on appelle les nouvelles règles de sortie en Inde, qui dureront au moins jusqu'au 31 mai. La réglementation du trafic international a été assouplie, on peut désormais voyager d'un pays à l'autre, mais uniquement avec un permis spécial. L'ouverture des marchés de légumes et - [Corona Blog - Día 55: 18.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-55-18-05-2020-2/) - Una mirada atrás y adelante (Por Chacko Jacob) "Lockdown 4.0" es asi que se llaman las nuevas reglas de salida aquí en India, que se extenderán hasta al menos el 31 de mayo. La regulación del tráfico internacional se ha relajado, ahora se puede viajar de un país a otro, pero solo con un permiso - [Jour 54 – 17 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-54-17-mai-2020/) - Ne vous détendez pas trop tôt! Partout dans le monde, il semble que les gens s'habituent lentement à la situation. Les messages sur les nouvelles infections et les décès font presque partie de la vie quotidienne et sont à peine discutés. En Inde, les régions sont divisées en couleurs. Le rouge signifie l'alarme, les infections - [Corona Blog – Día 54: 17.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-54-17-05-2020/) - ¡No relajaros demasiado pronto! En todo el mundo, parece que las personas se están acostumbrando lentamente a la situación. Los mensajes sobre nuevas infecciones y muertes son casi parte de la vida cotidiana y apenas se comentan. En India, las regiones se dividen en colores. Rojo significa alarma, las infecciones aún están a la orden - [Corona Blog – Day 54: 17.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-54-17-05-2020/) - Just don't relax too soon! All over the world, it looks as if people are slowly getting used to the new ‘normal’. News of new infections and deaths have become one ingredient of our everyday life. In India, regions are divided into colors. Red means alarm, infections are still the order of - [Corona Blog – Día 53: 16.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-53-16-05-2020/) - Vamos a convertir la rueda del hámster en un carrusel Por Viviane Ruof. Viviane proviene de Suiza, ella se graduó de la escuela secundaria el año pasado y visitó el instituto kanthari durante 3 días en su viaje a la India, poco antes del cierre de la India. Cada vez, más personas se atreven a - [Corona Blog – Day 53: 16.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-53-16-05-2020/) - Vahani, scholarships for equality by Jaishree Misra When Savej Hassan was finishing high school, he confesses being frightened to look too far ahead. He breaks into Hindi to express the view he saw as a 16-year-old, even though he had consistently been a good student – ‘The road ahead was completely dhundli-dhundli-si (Hindi for - [Jour 53 – 16 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-53-16-mai-2020/) - Nous allons transformer la roue de hamster en carrousel Par Viviane Ruof. Viviane est originaire de Suisse, elle a obtenu son diplôme de lycée l'année dernière et a visité l’Institut kanthari pendant 3 jours lors de son voyage en Inde, peu de temps avant la fermeture de l'Inde. De plus en plus de gens osent - [Corona Blog – Day 52: 15.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-52-15-05-2020/) - Let's convert the hamster wheel into a carousel By Viviane Ruof. Viviane hails from Switzerland, graduated last year, and on her India trip, just before the Indian lockdown, visited the kanthari Institute for 3 days. Like sprouts that tentatively pierce the foliage in spring, more and more people are now daring to take - [Jour 51 – 14 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-51-14-mai-2020/) - C'est normal d'admettre que je ne vais pas bien! par Anand Mathew, ancien stagiaire Je viens d'une petite ville appelée Kottayam dans l'état du Kerala. Nous avons été relativement chanceux ici. Lors de la première vague de virus, plus tôt cette année, il n'y avait que trois ou quatre cas de maladie dans tout notre - [Corona Blog – Día 51: 14.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-51-14-05-2020/) - ¡Está bien admitir que no estoy bien! por Anand Mathew, ex interno Vengo de un pequeño pueblo llamado Kottayam en el estado de Kerala. Tuvimos relativamente suerte aquí. Durante la primera ola de virus, a principios de este año, solo hubo tres o cuatro casos de enfermedad en todo nuestro distrito. Justo cuando las restricciones - [Corona Blog – Day 51: 14.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-51-14-05-2020/) - It is okay to say that you are not okay! By Anand Mathew – former kanthari volunteer I hail from a small town called Kottayam in the state of Kerala, and we had been relatively fortunate to have missed the initial wave of the virus, with only three or four cases in our - [Jour 50 – 13 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-50-13-mai-2020/) - L'Inde et l'Allemagne en temps de crise, pensées d'une étrangere en Allemagne (Par Priya Mohan, ancienne coordinatrice d’admission à kanthari, travaille aujourd'hui pour Deutsche Welle à Bonn) En tant que "keralita", une femme du Kerala qui vit en Allemagne depuis quelques années, j'ai vécu tellement de changements dans ma vie ici, qu'ils suffisent pour plus - [Corona Blog – Día 50: 13.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-50-13-05-2020/) - India y Alemania en tiempos de crisis, pensamientos de una extranjera en Alemania (Por Priya Mohan, ex coordinadora de admisión de kanthari, hoy trabaja para Deutsche Welle en Bonn) Como "keralita", una mujer de Kerala que ha estado viviendo en Alemania durante algunos años, he experimentado tantos cambios en mi vida aquí que son suficientes - [Corona Blog – Day 50: 13.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-50-13-05-2020/) - A view from afar By Priya Mohan, former kanthari Intake-Coordinator, nowadays she works with Deutsche Welle in Bonn. For a Keralite living in Germany for the last couple of years, though more of a lifetime considering the changes it bought to my life, my roots yearn for those simple earthly pleasures from - [Jour 49 – 12 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-49-12-mai-2020/) - Trois jours à kanthari Par Ananya Ayasi, bénévole chez Make A Difference MAD (Make A Difference) est une organisation qui travaille dans 23 villes de l'Inde. Nous soutenons les enfants à la maison, d'un point de vue scolaire, afin qu'ils puissent également obtenir de bonnes notes. Chaque année, pendant 2-3 jours, nous organisons des "camps - [Corona Blog - Día 49: 12.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-49-12-05-2020/) - Tres días en kanthari Por Ananya Ayasi, voluntaria en Make A Difference MAD (Make A Difference) es una organización que trabaja en 23 ciudades de la India. Apoyamos a los niños en el hogar, de un punto de vista escolar, para que puedan también obtener buenas notas. Todos los años, durante 2 a 3 días, - [Corona Blog – Day 49: 12.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-49-12-05-2020/) - Three days at kanthari by Ananya Ayasi, a Make A Difference volunteer Make A Difference is an NGO that works around India in 23 cities, to foster children from shelter homes and help them achieve equitable outcomes. Every year, dream camps (DC) are conducted for the kids, away from their daily routines and lives, for - [Corona Blog – Day 48: 11.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-48-11-05-2020/) - Another virus that people have to live with kanthari TALKS, December 2015: After a brief introduction of the next speaker, the audience is prepared for what is coming. Suddenly the hall is filled with silence. It seems that even the crows in front of the auditorium have stopped their eternal croaking to listen to - [Jour 48 – 11 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-48-11-mai-2020/) - Un autre virus avec lequel les gens doivent vivre Entretiens kanthari Talks, décembre 2015: Le public est préparé pour ce qui viendra avec une brève introduction au prochain orateur. Peut-être que les invités ressentent notre tension. Parce que tout est totalement silencieux. Il semble que même les corbeaux ont arrêté leur éternel croassement devant l'auditorium - [Corona Blog – Día 48: 11.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-48-11-05-2020/) - Otro virus con el que las personas tienen que vivir Charlas kanthari Talks, diciembre de 2015: El público está preparado para lo que vendrá con una breve introducción al próximo orador. Quizás los invitados sientan nuestra tensión. Porque es totalmente silencioso. Parece que incluso los cuervos detuvieron su eterno croar frente al auditorio para escuchar - [Corona Blog – Day 47: 10.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-47-10-05-2020/) - Covid-19 and the generation Z Who would have thought this? Just when we started to look forward to the worldwide relaxation of lockdowns, the next damper is already on its way: Generation Z, so, those born between 1997 and 2012, will ‘never be able to recover’ from the consequences of the Corona crisis. What - [Corona Blog – Day 46: 09.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-46-09-05-2020/) - A new silence… By Teresa Millich, (former intern) There it is again, the harrowing reminder that we have not yet mastered our humanity. The pursuit of control, the illusion of superiority, in the end just distanced us from it further. Humanity, our most essential, arguably most important characteristic. Buried under the flood of information, - [Jour 46 – 9 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-46-9-mai-2020/) - Un nouveau silence Blog invité par Teresa Millich (une ancienne stagiaire de kanthari) Le voilà encore, le souvenir dévastateur que nous n'avons pas encore vaincu, notre humanité. La lutte pour le contrôle, l'illusion de la supériorité, ne nous a finalement éloigné que d’elle. L'humanité, notre qualité la plus essentielle, la plus importante. Enterrés sous le - [Corona Blog – Día 46: 09.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-46-08-05-2020/) - Un nuevo silencio Blog invitado por Teresa Millich (una ex aprendiz de kanthari) Ahí está de nuevo, el recuerdo devastador de que aún no hemos superado, nuestra humanidad. La lucha por el control, la ilusión de superioridad en última instancia, solo nos alejó de ella. La humanidad, nuestra cualidad más esencial, más importante. Enterrada bajo - [Corona Blog – Day 45: 08.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-45-08-05-2020/) - Food for thought "WE FELL ASLEEP” by Haroon Rashid "We fell asleep in one world, and woke up in another. Suddenly Disney is out of magic, Paris is no longer romantic, New York is a city asleep, the Chinese wall is no longer a fortress, and Mecca is empty. Hugs & kisses suddenly become - [Jour 45 – 8 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-45-8-mai-2020/) - Matière à réflexion (Auteur inconnu) Nous nous endormons dans un monde et nous nous réveillons dans un autre. Un monde où Disney n'a plus de magie sur nous, où Paris n'est plus considérée comme romantique, où New York dort, où la Mecque est orpheline, où la Grande Muraille de Chine n'est plus une forteresse. Les - [Corona Blog – Day 44: 07.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-44-07-05-2020/) - Sports: Entertainment? Social Glue? or Lifesaver? By Riya Orison The pandemic has made people question the importance of many activities. One such question is, how essential is watching sports live on TV? During one such discussion in kanthari, Paul, who is an avid football fan, feels that sports events are not as important as many - [Jour 44 – 7 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-44-7-mai-2020/) - Sport: divertissement? Colle sociale? Ou bouée de sauvetage? Par Riya Orison, apprentie à l'Institut kanthari durant le couvre-feu La pandémie nous a tous amenés à remettre en question l'importance de nombreuses activités quotidiennes. L'une de ces questions concerne le sport. Le sport à la télévision ou le sport comme action. Lors d'une discussion au sein - [Corona Blog – Día 45: 07.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-45-07-05-2020/) - Para reflexionar un poco (Autor desconocido) Nos dormimos en un mundo y nos despertamos en otro. Un mundo donde Disney ya no tiene magia sobre nosotros, donde París ya no se considera romántica, donde Nueva York duerme, donde la Meca se queda huérfana, donde la Gran Muralla China ya no es una fortaleza. Abrazos y - [Corona Blog – Day 43: 06.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-43-06-05-2020/) - Corona and the bees Does it feel like an overdose of Corona news? Well, here is something different: KILLER bees! They are spreading all over the American continent. 50 people a year die from stings, and entire regular bee populations are literally being turned into ‘minced meat’. So? Do you have an appetite for - [Jour 43 – 6 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-43-6-mai-2020/) - Coronavirus et abeilles Quiconque a eu le sentiment de se noyer dans l'actualité du Coronavirus ces derniers jours s'est vu offrir quelque chose de nouveau: l'abeille tueuse! Elle s'étend sur tout le continent américain. 50 personnes meurent chaque année de ses piqûres, des populations entières d'abeilles sont littéralement transformées en viande hachée. Et? Envie de - [Corona Blog – Día 44: 06.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-44-06-05-2020/) - Deporte: ¿Entretenimiento? ¿Pegamento social? ¿O salvavidas? Por Riya Orison, aprendiz en el instituto kanthari durante el toque de queda La pandemia nos ha llevado a todos a cuestionar la importancia de muchas actividades cotidianas. Una de estas preguntas es sobre el deporte. El deporte en la televisión o el deporte como acción. Durante una discusión - [Corona Blog – Day 42: 05.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-42-05-05-2020/) - Corona makes it possible: the anxious relax and the strong are losing it! By Meghana Raveendra, 2019 kanthari graduate and founder of Moringa, an organization that cares for anxiety disorder of students by offering alternative learning possibilities. With 45 thousand+ cases nationwide, and with 6500 confirmed cases, Mumbai is currently the epicentre of Corona in - [Corona Blog – Día 43: 05.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-43-05-05-2020/) - Coronavirus y las abejas A cualquiera que haya tenido la sensación de ahogarse en las noticias del Coronavirus en los últimos días, se le ha ofrecido algo nuevo: ¡la abeja asesina! Se extiende por todo el continente americano. 50 personas mueren cada año por picaduras, poblaciones enteras de abejas son literalmente procesadas en carne picada. - [Corona Blog – Day 41: 04.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-41-04-05-2020/) - What if.... We sometimes wonder how many people are actually driving themselves crazy because nothing went according to plan this spring. All events, examinations, building projects, trips and upcoming medical interventions have either been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. How many people are probably have the "Corona Blues" because nothing is the way it should - [Jour 41 - 4 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-41-4-mai-2020/) - Si tout s'était passé comme prévu, alors ... Parfois, nous nous demandons combien de personnes deviennent folles parce que rien ne s'est passé comme prévu ce printemps. Tous les événements, examens, projets de construction, voyages et interventions médicales à venir ont échoué ou ont été reportés indéfiniment. Combien de personnes ont probablement le "Corona Blues" - [Corona Blog - Día 41: 04.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-41-04-05-2020/) - Si todo hubiera salido según el plan, entonces... A veces nos preguntamos cuántas personas se vuelven locas porque nada salió según lo planeado esta primavera. Todos los eventos, exámenes, proyectos de construcción, viajes y próximas intervenciones médicas han fracasado o se han pospuesto indefinidamente. ¿Cuántas personas probablemente padecen el "Corona Blues" porque nada es lo - [Corona Blog – Day 40: 03.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-40-03-05-2020/) - Winds of Change By Chacko Jacob In the last couple of days, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the “papal almoner”, has made headlines by wiring money to a small community of transgender women in a beach town near Rome. The lockdown has affected their most common form of livelihood – sex work. Struggling for food, and unseen - [Jour 40 - 3 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-40-3-mai-2020/) - Vent changeant (par Chacko Jacob) Le cardinal Konrad Krajewski, le "donateur d'aumônes papales", a fait les gros titres ces derniers jours lorsqu'il a transféré de l'argent à une petite communauté de femmes transgenres près de Rome. Le couvre-feu a affecté leur principale source de revenus: la prostitution. Cette petite communauté a dû se battre pour - [Corona Blog – Dia 40: 03.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-40-03-05-2020/) - Viento cambiante (Por Chacko Jacob) El cardenal Konrad Krajewski, el "donante de limosnas papales", ha estado en los titulares en los últimos días cuando ha transferido dinero a una pequeña comunidad de mujeres transgénero cerca de Roma. El toque de queda ha afectado a su principal fuente de ingresos: la prostitución. Esta pequeña comunidad tuvo - [Corona Blog – Day 39: 02.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-39-02-05-2020/) - We still have to stay inside "It's completely absurd. Now, while everyone slowly gets their old lives back and people are allowed to go out again, there is a rule that says that old people, people with a disability, and we the blind have to remain indoors." Lorena starts to laugh loudly, "Are we, the - [Jour 39 - 2 Mai 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-39-2-mai-2020/) - Malheureusement, nous devons rester à l'intérieur! "C'est absurde. Maintenant que nous pouvons lentement récupérer nos vies et être autorisés à sortir, les personnes aveugles et handicapées doivent rester à l'intérieur." Lorena éclate de rire, "Les aveugles, sommes-nous plus vulnérables parce que nous ne voyons pas le virus?" Lorena Acula, diplômée de kanthari en 2013, - [Corona Blog – Día 39: 02.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-39-02-05-2020/) - ¡Desafortunadamente tenemos que quedarnos dentro! "Es absurdo. Ahora que lentamente podemos recuperar nuestras vidas y que se nos permita salir por la puerta, las personas ciegas y discapacitadas tienen que quedarse dentro". Lorena se ríe a carcajadas, "¿Somos ciegos más vulnerables porque no vemos el virus?" Lorena Acula, graduada de kanthari en 2013, es la - [Corona Blog – Day 38: 01.05.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-38-01-05-2020/) - Corona frees the modern slaves from Lebanon…. making them homeless… From modern slavery to homelessness: the tale of foreign domestic workers in Lebanon They had faced tough times for quite a while already… For nine months, since the internal political crisis in Lebanon, and the economic crisis due to a dollar shortage, most have not - [Corona Blog – Day 37: 30.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-37-30-04-2020/) - Today's blog post is from a volunteer who was ‘trapped’ in kanthari during the Corona outbreak. However, hor her apparently, it didn’t seem the worst place to be trapped in. Lockdown in a lake (By Riya Orison) After I quit my corporate job last year, I was looking for opportunities in the social sector. - [Jour 37 – 30 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-37-30-avril-2020/) - Enfermée au lac Vellayani Le blog d'aujourd'hui vient d'une bénévole qui est restée «coincée» sur le campus de kanthari lors de l'épidémie du Coronavirus. Apparemment, ce n'est pas le pire endroit pour rester enfermé. Riya au lac Vellayani (Par Riya Orison) Après avoir quitté mon emploi en entreprise l'année dernière, je cherchais des opportunités de - [Corona Blog – Día 37: 30.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-37-30-04-2020/) - Cierre en el lago Vellayani La publicación del blog de hoy proviene de una voluntaria que quedó "encallada" en el campus de kanthari durante el brote de Coronavirus. Aparentemente, para ella no es el peor lugar para quedarse encerrada. Riya en el lago Vellayani (Por Riya Orison) Después de renunciar al trabajo de mi empresa - [Corona Blog – Day 36: 29.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-36-29-04-2020/) - A view from Spain, one Covid-19 epicentre in Europe Dear readers, yesterday we received the news that the nationwide lockdown has been extended until at least May 15th. Many kantharis are actively continuing their support to several groups of people who are facing existential needs such as stranded migrant workers, disabled people, widows/single women, tribals, - [Jour 36 – 29 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-36-29-avril-2020/) - Une vue d'Espagne, l'épicentre du Covid en Europe Chers lecteurs, comme annoncé hier, le couvre-feu a été prolongé dans toute l'Inde au moins jusqu'au 15 mai. Cela signifie, plus de travail pour nos kantharis, en particulier dans les régions éloignées de l'Inde et pour nous, cela signifie, plus de rapports pour vous tenir au courant. - [Corona Blog – Día 36: 29.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-36-29-04-2020/) - Una vista desde España, el epicentro Covid de Europa Estimados lectores: Como se anunció ayer, el toque de queda se ha extendido por toda la India hasta al menos el 15 de mayo. Eso significa más trabajo para nuestros kantharis, especialmente en las áreas remotas de la India, y para nosotros significa más informes para - [Corona Blog – Day 35: 28.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-35-28-04-2020/) - About frogs, beavers and eagles (Part 3) In this “series” of three blog posts, I compare three different film projects. All of them have the goal to initiate positive change but were initiated from different perspectives. One of them is from the frog's perspective, he sits in the middle of the challenge and has two - [Jour 35 – 28 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-35-28-avril-2020/) - Des grenouilles, des castors et des aigles (partie 3) Je compare trois projets de films différents dans les trois derniers articles de blog. Ils visent tous à apporter un changement positif. Mais les perspectives diffèrent considérablement. L'un agit du point de vue de la grenouille, se trouve au milieu de l'action et a - [Corona Blog – Día 35: 28.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-35-28-04-2020/) - De ranas, castores y águilas (parte 3) Comparo tres proyectos de películas diferentes en las últimas tres publicaciones de blog. Todos apuntan a hacer un cambio positivo. Pero las perspectivas difieren considerablemente. Uno actúa desde una perspectiva de rana, se sienta en el medio de la acción y tiene dos opciones, resignación o acción. El - [Corona Blog – Day 34: 27.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-34-27-04-2020/) - About frogs, beavers, and eagles (Part 2) In today’s blog post we further explore the different kanthari types and their specific approaches problem solving. I’ll use three different film projects that were initiated out of very different motivations. Yesterday, I wrote about the Mukuru Angaza Film Academy. An initiative for film-loving slum children. Gikufu, the - [Corona Blog – Día 34: 27.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-34-27-04-2020/) - De ranas, castores y águilas (2) Hoy se trata nuevamente de los tres animales como símbolos de diferentes tipos de kanthari y sus enfoques muy especiales para un problema determinado. En este contexto, presento tres iniciativas cinematográficas que fueron creadas con motivaciones muy diferentes. Ayer fue el turno de la Academia de Cine Mukuru - [Jour 34 – 27 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-34-27-avril-2020/) - De grenouilles, castors et aigles (2) Aujourd'hui, il s'agit à nouveau des trois animaux en tant que symboles des différents types de kanthari et de leurs approches très particulières d’un problème donné. Dans ce contexte, je présente trois initiatives cinématographiques qui ont été créées avec des motivations très différentes. Hier, c'était au tour de la - [Corona Blog – Day 33: 26.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-33-26-04-2020/) - About frogs, beavers, and eagles (Part 1) Imagine there is a problem, and nobody can really describe it. Why not? Because we are all located in the very middle of it. In kanthari jargon this means we are all ‘frogs’ and we only see a problem from a limited perspective, the frog's perspective. Normally, however, - [Corona Blog – Day 32: 25.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-32-25-04-2020/) - School closures, a curse? Or a blessing? By paul kronenberg and Ashu Egbe Marlyse ” The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see. “ – Alexandra K. Trenfor The Corona crisis has severely impacted learning institutions across the world. As of 21 April 2020, approximately - [Corona Blog – Day 31: 24.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-31-24-04-2020/) - Interconnection by Chacko Jacob There are an estimated 10 million NGOs worldwide. Some champion the causes of the marginalized; some bandage wounds while others work for lasting peace in war torn regions; and some feed the hungry while empowering them towards a life of self-reliance and dignity. In crisis situations like the present one they - [Jour 31 – 24 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-31-24-avril-2020/) - Connexion (par Chacko Jacob) Ragunath et ses collègues soutenant les travailleurs migrants naufragés. On estime à 10 millions le nombre d'ONGs dans le monde. Elles défendent les marginalisés, les malades, travaillent pour une paix durable dans les régions déchirées par la guerre ou nourrissent les affamés et leur permettent de vivre une vie d'indépendance et - [Corona Blog – Día 31: 24.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-31-24-04-2020/) - Conexión (por Chacko Jacob) Ragunath y sus colegas mientras apoya a los trabajadores migrantes naufragados. Se estima que hay 10 millones de ONGs en todo el mundo. Defienden a los marginados, a los enfermos, trabajan por una paz duradera en regiones devastadas por la guerra o alimentan a los hambrientos y les permiten vivir una - [Corona Blog – Day 30: 23.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-30-23-04-2020/) - About SARS, toothache, and frogs Do you remember the SARS outbreak about 17 years ago? In those days, Paul and I were in the country of its origin, in the People's Republic of China, albeit geographically, we were a bit on the sidelines of the SARS epidemic. We were living in the Tibet Autonomous Region - [Jour 30 – 23 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-30-23-avril-2020/) - À propos du SARS, des dents et des grenouilles Vous rappelez-vous l'épidémie de SARS relativement inoffensive d’il y a environ 17 ans? Au moment de l'épidémie de SARS, Paul et moi étions dans le pays d'origine, en République populaire de Chine, même géographiquement plutôt en marge. Nous vivions dans la région autonome du Tibet au - [Corona Blog – Día 30: 23.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-30-23-04-2020/) - Sobre SARS, dientes y ranas ¿Recuerdas el brote de SARS relativamente inofensivo hace unos 17 años? Paul y yo estábamos en la época de la epidemia de SARS, en el país de origen, en la República Popular de China, incluso geográficamente más bien al margen. Vivíamos en la región autónoma tibetana en el momento en - [Corona Blog – Day 29: 22.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-29-22-04-2020/) - Thumbs up for an open society (Part 2) "The weeks he had spent in captivity, and especially the images of the murdered disabled, did not let him go, they changed his life. "I didn't just want to be a teacher. I wanted to work with disabled people. So, I switched to special education and became - [Jour 29 – 22 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-29-22-avril-2020/) - Feu vert pour une société ouverte (partie 2) Les semaines qu'il avait passées en captivité et surtout les photos des personnes handicapées assassinées ne l'ont pas quitté, elles ont changé sa vie. "Maintenant, je ne voulais pas seulement être enseignant. Je voulais travailler avec des personnes handicapées. J'ai donc opté pour une éducation spécialisée et - [Corona Blog – Día 29: 22.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-29-22-04-2020/) - Luz verde por una sociedad abierta (parte 2) Las semanas que había pasado en cautiverio y especialmente las fotos de las personas discapacitadas asesinadas no lo dejaron, cambiaron su vida. "Ahora no solo quería ser maestro. Quería trabajar con personas discapacitadas. Así que cambié a educación especializada y me convertí en maestro para niños ciegos, - [Corona Blog – Day 28: 21.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-28-21-04-2020/) - Thumbs up for an open society (Part 1) During the recent weeks, we have contacted 150+ of our 226 kanthari graduates who are working in 40+ countries. Although everyone has to deal with the same crisis and experience similar restrictions such as more or less rigorous lockdowns and/or food shortages, it is astonishing how differently - [Jour 28 – 21 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-28-21-avril-2020/) - Feu vert pour une société ouverte (partie 1) Sur les 226 diplômés de Kanthari, nous avons contacté plus d'une centaine de changeurs sociaux dans plus de quarante pays au cours des dernières semaines. Bien que chacun doive faire face à la même crise et faire face à des restrictions similaires, telles que des couvre-feux plus - [Corona Blog – Día 28: 21.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-28-21-04-2020/) - Luz verde por una sociedad abierta (parte 1) De los 226 graduados de kanthari, hemos contactado con más de cien cambiadores sociales en más de cuarenta países en las últimas semanas. Aunque todos tienen que lidiar con la misma crisis y enfrentar restricciones similares, como toques de queda más o menos rigurosos y falta de - [Corona Blog – Day 27: 20.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-27-20-04-2020/) - The crisis from a different angle, "Dear ladies and gentlemen! The next speaker is Amrita Gyawali from Nepal!" Applause fills the theater... but the stage remains empty. Yet, we hear a clear voice that says: "And now?" Right in front of the first row Amrita sits in a wheelchair and smiles at the audience, - [Corona Blog – Día 27: 20.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-27-20-04-2020/) - La crisis desde una perspectiva diferente. “Estimado señor o señora, ¡el siguiente orador es Amrita Gyawali de Nepal!” Hay aplausos… pero el escenario permanece vacío. Pero luego una voz sale de los altavoces: “¿Y qué pasa ahora?” Frente a la primera fila de espectadores hay una silla de ruedas con Amrita. Ella sonríe a la - [Corona Blog – Day 26: 19.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-26-19-04-2020/) - Day 26 19-04-2020 “Cleaner air, more vibrant wildlife, quieter surroundings… Isn’t this time such a breath of relief for mother nature?”, I wondered out loud. “Mother nature??”, exclaimed an annoyed and ever-vigilant-feminist Aparna, “Why not the environment? The earth? Or maybe just… nature?” My first reaction to this inquisition was to brush it off as - [Jour 27 – 20 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-27-20-avril-2020/) - La crise sous un angle différent. "Cher Monsieur ou Madame, l'orateur suivant est Amrita Gyawali du Népal!" Il y a des applaudissements ... mais la scène reste vide. Mais alors une voix sort des haut-parleurs: "Et que se passe-t-il maintenant?" Devant la première rangée de spectateurs se trouve un fauteuil roulant avec Amrita. Elle sourit - [Jour 26 – 19 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-26-19-avril-2020/) - Les femmes en avant! (Par Chacko Jakob, catalyseur de kanthari) "Un air plus pur, une faune plus vivante, un environnement plus calme ... N'est-ce pas un soulagement pour Mère Nature?", me suis-je demandé à voix haute. "Mère Nature?!", me reprend une féministe en colère. "Pourquoi pas juste la NATURE?" Ma première réaction a été de - [Corona Blog – Día 26: 19.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-26-19-04-2020/) - ¡Las mujeres adelante! (Por Chacko Jakob, catalizador de kanthari) "Aire más limpio, una vida salvaje más viva, un ambiente más tranquilo ... ¿No es esta situación un alivio para la madre naturaleza?", me pregunté en voz alta. "¡¿Madre naturaleza?!", me llama al orden una feminista enfadada. "¿Por qué no solo la NATURALEZA?" Mi primera reacción - [Corona Blog – Day 25: 18.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-25-18-04-2020/) - Albert Schweitzer School in Kisumu County, Kenya "Who among us has ever heard about this? The school is closed because of the Corona Crisis, but the students just don't want to go home!" Andrea, a good friend of ours, told me about an organisation she supports in Kombewa in Kisumu County in Kenya. She describes - [Corona Blog – Día 25: 18.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-25-18-04-2020/) - Escuela Albert Schweitzer en Kenia "¿Quién de nosotros ha experimentado algo como esto? ¡La escuela cierra debido al Coronavirus y los estudiantes simplemente no quieren volver a casa!" Una buena amiga me cuenta sobre su proyecto piloto, en Kombewa, en el condado de Kisumu, Kenia. Ella me describe fotos en las que los alumnos están - [Jour 25 – 18 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-25-18-avril-2020/) - École Albert Schweitzer au Kenya « Lequel d'entre nous a vécu quelque chose comme ça? L'école ferme à cause du Coronavirus et les étudiants ne veulent tout simplement pas rentrer à la maison! » Une bonne amie me parle de son projet pilote, à Kombewa, comté de Kisumu, Kenya. Elle me décrit des photos dans - [Corona Blog – Day 24: 17.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-24-17-04-2020/) - What does 'empowerment' mean? A famous proverb says "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime". I already hear you saying… Uh oh, not that one again! I know it is completely overused, like an old favorite shirt that has - [Jour 24 – 17 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-24-17-avril-2020/) - Que signifie «autonomisation»? Il y a un dicton dans le secteur social selon lequel, même s'il contient une norme correcte, est très usé, en raison de ses nombreuses mentions, comme une vieille chemise préférée qui est portée trop souvent. Tous ceux qui, comme moi, sont fatigués du cliché proverbial, je m'excuse de l'avoir à nouveau - [Corona Blog – Día 24: 17.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-24-17-04-2020/) - ¿Qué significa 'empoderamiento'? Hay un dicho en el sector social que, aunque contenga una norma correcta, tiene mucho desgaste, debido a las muchas menciones, como una vieja camisa favorita que se usa con demasiada frecuencia. Todos aquellos que, como yo, están cansados del cliché proverbial, les pido perdón por haberlo sacado nuevamente de la caja - [Corona Blog – Day 23: 16.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-23-16-04-2020/) - The virus and the digital trap? While students studying in Central, international boards and a few premier institutions attend online classes, the rest of India’s children are on what is essentially an early summer vacation. But not all are in holiday cheer. Covid-19 has been a stress test for the education system just like other - [Jour 23 – 16 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-23-16-avril-2020/) - Le virus et le piège numérique? Meghana Raveendra, fondatrice de Moringa (Par Chacko Jakob, catalyseur de kanthari) Avril est la période la plus chaude ici en Inde. Les élèves et les étudiants ont maintenant deux longs mois de vacances d'été. Il y aurait eu des tests peu de temps auparavant, mais ils ont échoué cette - [Corona Blog – Día 23: 16.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-23-16-04-2020/) - ¿El virus y la trampa digital? Meghana Raveendra, fundadora de Moringa (Por Chacko Jakob, catalizador de kanthari) Abril es el momento más caluroso aquí en India. Los alumnos y estudiantes ahora tienen dos largos meses de vacaciones de verano. Habría habido exámenes poco antes, pero fallaron este año. Las vacaciones llegaron inesperadamente temprano. Los estudiantes - [Corona Blog – Day 22: 15.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-22-15-04-2020/) - 'Rural is cool' - or - the transformative washing machine Over the past decade, around the world there has been a rather suspicious attitude towards non-governmental organisations. Speaking with many kanthari graduates, we feel that the number of challenges is increasing, especially for "grassroot" initiatives in several countries in Africa as well as in Asia. - [Jour 22 – 15 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-22-15-avril-2020/) - «Rural c’est génial» - ou - la machine à laver de transformation Il y a eu une attitude plutôt méfiante à l'égard des organisations non gouvernementales dans le monde au cours de la dernière décennie. En contact avec de nombreux diplômés de kanthari, nous avons senti que l'air devenait de plus en plus rare, en - [Corona Blog – Día 22: 15.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-22-15-04-2020/) - “Rural es genial” - o - la lavadora de transformación Ha habido una actitud bastante sospechosa hacia las organizaciones no gubernamentales de todo el mundo en la última década. En contacto con muchos graduados de kanthari, sentimos que el aire se estaba volviendo cada vez más escaso, especialmente para iniciativas de "base" en países africanos - [Corona Blog – Day 21: 14.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-21-14-04-2020/) - What to eat? Today is the 21st of the India-wide lockdown and it was supposed to be the last one. We just received a confirmation that the lockdown is now extended until the 3rd of May. Over the past three weeks, several hundred thousand daily laborers and their families have tried to reach their native - [Corona Blog – Día 21: 14.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-21-14-04-2020/) - ¿Qué hay para comer? Hoy es el día 21 del toque de queda. Y debido a que era tan "agradable y pacífico", se pone de inmediato otros 19 días más. Mientras tanto, miles de personas se han resistido al toque de queda y, a veces, han llevado la larga marcha a sus pueblos en bicicleta, - [Jour 21 – 14 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-21-14-avril-2020/) - Qu'y a-t-il à manger? Aujourd'hui est le 21e jour du couvre-feu. Et parce que c'était si "agréable et paisible", cela continue encore pendant 19 jours de plus. Pendant ce temps, des milliers de personnes ont résisté au couvre-feu et ont parfois fait la longue marche vers leurs villages à vélo, en moto ou à pied. - [Corona Blog – Day 20: 13.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-20-13-04-2020/) - Day 20: Corona Racism; additional stigmatization for people with Albinism There are two possible scenarios of how the world could change once the pandemic is over. Would all the "social distancing" actually bring us closer together? Or would it result in the opposite? For some groups, a new threat has become a reality; Corona racism, - [Jour 20 – 13 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-20-13-avril-2020/) - Le racisme Coronavirus, un revers dangereux pour les personnes atteintes d'albinisme Il existe deux scénarios possibles de la façon dont le monde pourrait changer après que la pandémie s'apaise. Après avoir suffisamment pratiqué la "distanciation sociale", nous pourrions devenir un peu plus solidaires ou ...? Une autre variante dangereuse émerge déjà,le racisme Coronavirus, un virus - [Corona Blog – Día 20: 13.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-20-13-04-2020/) - Día 20: corona racismo, un peligroso retroceso para las personas con albinismo Hay dos escenarios posibles de cómo el mundo podría cambiar a medida que la pandemia disminuya. Después de haber practicado el "distanciamiento social" lo suficiente, ¿podríamos volvernos un poco más solidarios o ...? Otra variante peligrosa ya está surgiendo. Corona racismo, un virus - [Corona Blog – Day 19: 12.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-19-12-04-2020/) - Another Death Toll By Chacko Jacob, a kanthari catalyst (At kanthari instead of teachers or professors, we work with catalysts. Catalysts are not teachers in a conventional way, they are experts in one or the other subject, willing to exchange knowledge with participants who strive to becomes experts in their chosen fields.) With cases of - [Corona Blog – Día 19: 12.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-19-12-04-2020/) - La otra gran muerte Por Chacko Jacob, un catalizador de kanthari (En lugar de maestros o profesores, tenemos catalizadores en el instituto kanthari. Coordinan los muchos talleres y dan la energía socialmente cambiada a los futuros kantharis, sin perder ellos mismos energía). ¿Está el mundo lo suficientemente preparado para las muchas enfermedades mentales que vendrán - [Jour 19 - 12 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-19-12-avril-2020/) - L'autre grande mort Par Chacko Jacob, un catalyseur kanthari. (Au lieu d'enseignants ou de professeurs, nous avons des catalyseurs à l'institut kanthari. Ils coordonnent les nombreux ateliers et donnent l'énergie changée socialement aux futurs kantharis, sans perdre d'énergie eux-mêmes.) Le monde est-il suffisamment prêt pour que les nombreuses maladies mentales qui surviennent maintenant? Les cas - [Corona Blog – Day 18: 11.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-18-11-04-2020/) - "No water, no farmers. No farmers, no food." John Mwangi, a 2016 kanthari, grew up in Kibera, one of Nairobi's largest slums. His family, father, mother and 7 more siblings lived a little tin hut. John’s father often told the children how the family had ended up in the slum. They originated from a very - [Corona Blog – Día 18: 11.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-18-11-04-2020/) - "Sin agua, sin agricultura. Sin agricultores, sin comida". John Mwangi, kanthari 2016, creció en Kibera, uno de los barrios marginales más grandes de Nairobi. Su familia había compartido una cabaña de hojalata con padres y ocho hermanos. El padre les decía a menudo a los niños cómo la familia se metió en el barrio pobre. - [Jour 18 - 11 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-18-11-avril-2020/) - "Sans eau, sans agriculture. Sans agriculteurs, sans nourriture." John Mwangi, kanthari 2016, a grandi à Kibera, l'un des plus grands bidonvilles de Nairobi. Sa famille avait partagé une cabane en fer blanc avec ses parents et huit frères et sœurs. Le père racontait souvent aux enfants, comment la famille était entrée dans le quartier pauvre. - [Corona Blog – Day 17: 10.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-17-10-04-2020/) - Finding Purpose Eight years ago, at the kanthari campus, we had a lively discussion about the question "what is meaningful work?" Many of our graduates set up their own training programs and centers for very specific target groups. They ask themselves what kind of training is meaningful and sustainable. How can I convince young people - [Corona Blog – Día 17: 10.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-17-10-04-2020/) - Sentido Hace ocho años tuvimos una animada discusión en el instituto kanthari sobre el tema "¿qué es un trabajo significativo?" Dado que muchos de nuestros graduados establecieron sus propios programas y centros de entrenamiento, para grupos objetivo muy específicos, después del programa kanthari, muchos se preguntaban qué entrenamiento tiene realmente sentido y es sostenible. ¿Cómo - [Jour 17 : 10 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-17-10-avril-2020/) - Sens Il y a huit ans, nous avons eu une discussion animée à l'Institut Kanthari sur le thème "Qu'est-ce qu'un travail significatif?" Étant donné que beaucoup de nos diplômés ont créé leurs propres programmes et centres de formation, pour des groupes cibles très spécifiques, après le programme Kanthari, beaucoup se sont demandé quelle formation était - [Corona Blog – Day 16: 09.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-16-09-04-2020/) - What happens if the information flow is disrupted? In a crisis, those who cannot be informed through regular media channels are particularly disadvantaged. It's about people in our society who speak a completely different language. We live in Kerala, where people speak Malayalam. My Malayalam skills would not be good enough to draw detailed information - [Jour 16 : 9 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-16-9-avril-2020/) - En cas de crise, ceux qui ne peuvent pas être informés par les canaux médiatiques normaux sont particulièrement défavorisés. Il s’agit d’un environnement social dans lequel une langue complètement différente est parlée. Nous vivons au Kerala, dans le sud de l'Inde, où les gens parlent principalement le malayalam. Mon malayalam n'est pas assez bon pour - [Corona Blog – Día 16: 09.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-16-09-04-2020/) - ¿Qué sucede si se interrumpe el flujo de información? En una crisis, aquellos que no pueden ser informados a través de los canales de medios normales están particularmente en desventaja. Se trata de un entorno social en el que se habla un idioma completamente diferente. Vivimos en Kerala, en el sur de la India, donde - [Corona Blog – Day 15: 08.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-15-08-04-2020/) - Imprisoned Yesterday we saw a video on CNN that was smuggled out of a prison in the US. The prison inmates talked about their fear of sitting in a corona death-trap. “We were not sentenced with the death penalty, but now it feels like we are.' A New York Times article with the title “Jails - [Corona Blog – Día 15: 08.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-15-08-04-2020/) - Atrapado Ayer vimos un video en CNN que fue sacado de una prisión de contrabando en los Estados Unidos. Los reclusos hablaron sobre su miedo a ser atrapados en una trampa de Corona. "No obtuvimos una pena de muerte, pero se siente como una". El New York Times también informa en un artículo fechado del - [Jour 15: 8 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-15-8-avril-2020/) - Piégé Hier, nous avons vu une vidéo sur CNN qui a été prise dans une prison de contrebande aux États-Unis. Les détenus ont évoqué leur peur d'être pris au piège du Corona. "Nous n'avons pas été condamnés à mort, mais c'est comme si." Le New York Times rapporte également dans un article daté du 30/03/2020, - [Corona Blog – Day 14: 07.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-14-07-04-2020/) - Hunger: a crisis within a crisis I cannot stop thinking about the issue of hunger in the heavily populated African country of Nigeria. Despite the nationwide curfew, many panicked people took to the streets in Abuja. They are anxious about the lack of food. "Don't lock us up, we get sick.", they say. Peter - [Corona Blog – Día 14: 07.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-14-07-04-2020/) - El hambre como crisis El tema del hambre en Nigeria, uno de los países más poblados de África, no me abandona. A pesar del toque de queda en todo el país, hubo una protesta en Abuja por personas que temen morir de hambre. "No nos encierren, nos enfermaremos". Peter Adeeko, graduado de Kanthari en 2017, - [Jour 14: 7 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-14-7-avril-2020/) - La faim comme crise La question de la faim au Nigéria, l'un des pays les plus peuplés d'Afrique, ne me quitte pas. Malgré le couvre-feu à travers le pays, il y a eu une manifestation à Abuja de gens qui craignent la famine. "Ne nous enfermez pas, nous tomberons malades." Peter Adeeko, diplômé de kanthari - [Corona Blog – Day 13: 06.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-13-06-04-2020/) - Turn trash to treasure On the 12th day of the lock-down, I actually wanted to talk to Tosin about domestic violence. But instead I got information on a different and also very pressing topic: The hunt for food. But first about Tosin, a very interesting woman and founder of the organization “Turn Trash To Treasure”. - [Corona Blog – Día 13: 06.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-13-06-04-2020/) - Convierte basura en tesoro En realidad quería hablar con Tosin el día 12 sobre la violencia doméstica. Pero en cambio, obtuve información sobre un nuevo tema muy importante: la caza de alimentos. Pero antes que nada a Tosin, una mujer muy interesante, fundadora de la organización "Turn Trash To Treasure". Ahora es conocida en Nigeria - [Corona Blog – Day 12: 05.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-12-05-04-2020/) - In the safety of the family? I have spoken to some of our kantharis about impacts of lockdowns on family situations. Ruang from Thailand, a 2018 kanthari graduate said: "Family and home takes on a whole new meaning in times of the lockdown. The home can become a prison, everyone is at the mercy of - [Corona Blog – Día 12: 05.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-12-05-04-2020/) - ¿Protegido por la familia? He hablado con algunos de nuestros kantharis sobre el impacto que el toque de queda global podría tener en la familia. Ruang de Tailandia, graduado de kanthari de 2018 dice: "La familia y el hogar adquieren un significado completamente nuevo en tiempos de toque de queda. El hogar puede convertirse en - [Jour 13 : 06 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-13-06-avril-2020/) - Transformez les ordures en trésor En fait, je voulais parler à Tosin le 12 de la violence domestique. Mais à la place, j'ai obtenu des informations sur un nouveau sujet très important: la chasse alimentaire. Mais tout d'abord, Tosin, une femme très intéressante, fondatrice de l'organisation "Turn Trash To Treasure". Elle est maintenant connue au - [Jour 12 : 05 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-12-05-avril-2020/) - Protégé par la famille? J'ai parlé à certains de nos kantharis de l'impact que le couvre-feu mondial pourrait avoir sur la famille. En Thaïlande, Ruang, diplômé de kanthari en 2018, a déclaré: "La famille et la maison prennent un tout nouveau sens en période de couvre-feu. La maison peut devenir une prison et chacun se - [Corona Blog – Día 11: 04.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-11-04-04-2020/) - Visión 2020, ¡EL DERECHO A LA VISTA! Hace 21 años, acabábamos de abrir el centro para ciegos en el Tíbet. ICEVI nos invitó a Beijing para una conferencia con el prometedor nombre "Visión 2020". ICEVI es una red internacional de organizaciones que trabajan para ciegos. Junto con la Unión Mundial de Ciegos, los oftalmólogos de - [Jour 11 : 04 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-11-04-avril-2020/) - Vision 2020, LE DROIT À LA VUE! Il y a 21 ans, nous venions d'ouvrir le centre pour aveugles au Tibet. ICEVI nous a invités à Pékin pour une conférence avec le nom prometteur "Vision 2020". ICEVI est un réseau international d'organisations travaillant pour les aveugles. Avec l'Union mondiale des aveugles, des ophtalmologistes du monde - [Corona Blog – Day 10: 03.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-10-03-04-2020/) - The good ones go into the pot, the bad ones go into your crop? Karthik, a 2012 kanthari graduate, sent me an article this morning titled: "People with Down syndrome could be left to die of Corona virus to 'save' medical supplies". The article, published in Metro reads: "New guidance published by Alabama officials says - [Corona Blog – Día 10: 03.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-10-03-04-2020/) - ¿Lo bueno en la olla y lo malo ...? Karthik, graduado de Kanthari en 2012, me envió un artículo esta mañana titulado "Las personas con síndrome de Down podrían morir por el Coronavirus para 'salvar' los suministros médicos". El artículo, publicado en Metro, contiene la siguiente frase: "Las nuevas pautas publicadas por los funcionarios de - [Jour 10 : 03 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-10-03-avril-2020/) - Le bon dans le pot et le mauvais ...? Karthik, diplômé de kanthari en 2012, m'a envoyé ce matin un article intitulé "Les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Down pourraient mourir du coronavirus pour" économiser "les fournitures médicales." L'article, publié dans Metro, contient la phrase suivante: "Les nouvelles directives publiées par les responsables de l'Alabama - [Corona Blog - Day 9: 02.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-9-02-04-2020/) - Back in India We were quite prepared for a lockdown, but on the ninth day the restrictions are noticeable. Since we have only recently started to plant vegetables, we are now slowly running low on vegetables and fruits. Meat has not been around for a while already, but we can do well without. The authorities - [Corona Blog – Día 09: 02.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-09-01-04-2020/) - De vuelta en la India Habíamos hecho una buena provisión para un toque de queda, pero al noveno día las restricciones se hacen sentir. Desde que comenzamos a plantar relativamente tarde, ahora nos estamos quedando sin verduras y frutas. La carne no ha existido por mucho tiempo. Pero puedes prescindir de ella bastante bien. Las - [1st kanthari newsletter 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/1st-kanthari-newsletter-2020/) - “Everyone has two lives. The second starts when you realize you only have one.”- Confucius This quote from Confucius gets (a new) momentum with the Corona crisis. Sabriye and I are in Kerala, India where, since March 25th, 2020, there has been a 21-day national lockdown that affects 1.3 Billion people. What immediately struck us - [Jour 09 : 02 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-09-02-avril-2020/) - Retour en Inde Nous avions bien prévu un couvre-feu, mais le neuvième jour, les restrictions se font sentir. Depuis que nous avons commencé à planter relativement tard, nous manquons maintenant de légumes et de fruits. La viande n'existe pas depuis longtemps. Mais vous pouvez très bien vous en passer. Les autorités du Kerala s'occupent des - [Corona Blog - Day 8: 01.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-8-01-04-2020/) - War in times of Corona (part 2) Peace Crops is an NGO of a 2019 kanthari graduate from Cameroon. In his 10-minute kanthari Dream speech, he describes a life beyond peace. It was on July 12, 1998 that Joshua Njeke drove home with his father and younger brother. They had watched the football World Cup - [Corona Blog – Día 08: 01.04.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-08-01-04-2020/) - Guerra en la era de la Corona (parte 2) Peace Crops, es una iniciativa de un graduado de Kanthari de 2019 de Camerún. En su discurso de clausura de 10 minutos, describe una vida más allá de la paz. Fue el 12 de julio de 1998 que Joshua Njeke condujo a su casa con su - [Corona Blog - Day 7: 31.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-7-31-03-2020/) - War in times of Corona (part 1) Whenever we think of kantharis in times of crisis, we mainly remember catastrophies such as Fani, a destructive cyclone in Odissa, the 2018 and 2019 floods in Kerala, the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal, and we think of wars, especially the rather unnotified civil war in Cameroon, an armed - [Jour 08 : 01 avril 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-08-01-avril-2020/) - La guerre à l'ère de la Couronne (partie 2) Peace Crops est une initiative d'un diplômé de kanthari 2019 du Cameroun. Dans son discours de clôture de 10 minutes, il décrit une vie au-delà de la paix. C'est le 12 juillet 1998 que Joshua Njeke est rentré chez lui avec son père et son frère - [Corona Blog - Day 6: 30.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-6-30-03-2020/) - What about Children in times of Corona? According to WHO data, the Corona virus doesn’t seem to affect children so much. However, children without family members are facing a lot of challenges too. Gouri Shankar Mishra, a 2015 kanthari graduate is the founder or An-Anya, an organisation that advocates for children’s rights and that - [Corona Blog - Day 5: 29.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-5-29-03-2020/) - And who benefits? If we didn't know better, we would believe that we are in the middle of a jungle. Crickets, frogs, birds of all kind, no airplanes, no trains, hardly any other traffic. When I am on the phone with kantharis, friends and family, I hear everyone saying: "The sky was never as blue, the - [Corona Blog - Day 4: 28.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-4-28-03-2020/) - Groups at risk Everywhere, medical doctors are talking about the special care that needs to be given to persons with preconditions, to high risk patients. Many of our kantharis are globally working with exactly such target groups. For example, Henry, a 2017 kanthari graduate. Henry founded Kick-start-Kilifi, an alternative learning centre for the many school - [Corona Blog - Day 3: 27.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-3-27-03-2020/) - Lockdown in rural areas The question that is asked everywhere in India: how does a complete lockdown work in remote areas? Where people live in small shelters and have to leave their huts for every personal need, whether it is cooking food or basic hygiene. Many people don't have toilets or running water inside of the - [Corona Blog – Día 07: 31.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-07-31-03-2020/) - Guerra en la era del Corona (parte 1) Cuando pensamos en los kantharis en crisis, primero recordamos tormentas en Odissa, inundaciones en Kerala, terremotos en Nepal o incluso guerras, y aquí en particular la guerra civil casi invisible en Camerún. Es una guerra que ha estado ardiendo durante años entre la población de habla francesa - [Jour 07 : 31 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-07-31-mars-2020/) - La guerre à l'ère de la Couronne (partie 1) Quand on pense à kantharis en crise, on se souvient d'abord des tempêtes à Odissa, des inondations au Kerala, des tremblements de terre au Népal ou même des guerres, et ici en particulier la guerre civile presque invisible au Cameroun. C'est une guerre qui fait rage - [Corona Blog – Día 06: 30.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-06-30-03-2020/) - Los niños son los menos afectados directamente por la enfermedad viral. Sin embargo, especialmente los niños sin familiares se sentirán más afectados por las consecuencias del toque de queda de 21 días. Se trata de los muchos hogares de niños superpoblados, especialmente en Odissa. Gouri Shankar Mishra, graduado en Kanthari de 2015, fundó An-Anya, una - [Jour 06 : 30 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-06-30-mars-2020/) - Et comment vont les enfants? Les enfants sont les moins directement touchés par les maladies virales. Cependant, en particulier les enfants sans parents seront plus touchés par les conséquences du couvre-feu de 21 jours. Ce sont les nombreuses maisons d'enfants surpeuplées, en particulier à Odissa. Gouri Shankar Mishra, diplômée de Kanthari en 2015, a fondé - [Corona Blog – Día 05: 29.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-05-29-03-2020/) - ¿Y quién es feliz? Si no lo supiéramos mejor, pensarías que estás en algún lugar de la jungla. Grillos, ranas, todo tipo de pájaros, sin ferrocarril por la noche, sin tráfico, sin aviones. Cuando llamo a los kantharis, amigos o familiares, escucho exclamaciones entusiastas: "¡El cielo nunca ha sido tan azul y los ríos nunca - [Jour 05 : 29 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-05-29-mars-2020/) - Et qui est content? Si nous ne savions pas mieux, vous penseriez être quelque part dans la jungle. Grillons, grenouilles, toutes sortes d'oiseaux, pas de chemin de fer la nuit, pas de circulation, pas d'avions. Lorsque j'appelle les kantharis, amis ou famille, j'entends des exclamations enthousiastes: "Le ciel n'a jamais été aussi bleu et les - [Corona Blog – Día 04: 28.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-04-28-03-2020/) - En todas partes se habla de pacientes de riesgo particularmente en peligro de extinción. Muchos de nuestros Kantharis de todo el mundo trabajan con este grupo objetivo. Por ejemplo, está Henry, un graduado de kanthari de 2017 de Kenia. Es el fundador de Kick-start-Kilifi, un centro de capacitación alternativo para muchos jóvenes que tienen que - [Jour 04 : 28 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-04-28-mars-2020/) - Partout on parle de patients à risque, en particulier en danger d'extinction. Beaucoup de nos kantharis du monde entier travaillent avec ce groupe cible. Par exemple, il y a Henry, diplômé de kanthari en 2017 au Kenya. Il est le fondateur de Kick-start-Kilifi, un centre de formation alternatif pour de nombreux jeunes qui doivent abandonner - [Corona Blog – Día 03: 27.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-03-27-03-2020/) - La gran pregunta que está dando vueltas aquí en India es cómo funciona un toque de queda total en las aldeas, en áreas remotas, donde la gente tiene que abandonar la cabaña para sus necesidades diarias, para ir al baño. Algunos de nuestros Kantharis viven y trabajan en áreas que se pierden de vista en - [Jour 03 : 27 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-03-27-mars-2020/) - La grande question qui se pose ici en Inde est de savoir comment fonctionne un couvre-feu total dans les villages, dans les zones reculées, où les gens doivent quitter la cabine pour leurs besoins quotidiens, pour aller aux toilettes. Certains de nos Kantharis vivent et travaillent dans des zones qui sont hors de vue dans - [Corona Blog – Día 02: 26.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-02-26-03-2020/) - Hemos lanzado una campaña global. Todos los días de nuestro bloqueo presentamos un Kanthari con un video corto en nuestra página de Facebook. Los Kantharis hablarán sobre los desafíos en el país respectivo y las dificultades del grupo objetivo específico. Al final, muy importante, ¿qué podemos aprender de la crisis?, ¿qué pueden hacer los Kantharis - [Corona Blog - Day 2: 26.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-2-26-03-2020/) - kantharis in times of Corona We started a global campaign, every day during the lockdown period, we introduce a different kanthari with a short (video) message on our Facebook page. The kantharis talk about the challenges in each country, about specific difficulties of their target group or group of beneficiaries and what is/can/could be done. - [Jour 02 : 26 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-02-26-mars-2020/) - Nous avons lancé une campagne mondiale. Chaque jour de notre blocus, nous présentons un kanthari avec une courte vidéo sur notre page Facebook. Les kantharis parleront des défis dans le pays respectif et des difficultés du groupe cible spécifique. En fin de compte, très important, que pouvons-nous apprendre de la crise? Que peuvent faire les - [Corona Blog – Día 01: 25.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-dia-01-25-03-2020/) - Hoy es el primer día de 21 días de encierro. Hasta ahora, hemos estado bajo el control del estado de Kerala. Sentimos que el gobierno local era bastante bueno en todo. El lunes pasado se decidió un cierre de una semana, así que enviamos a casa a todos nuestros colegas que podían irse. Entonces, de - [Corona Blog – Day 1: 25.03.2020](https://www.kanthari.org/corona-blog-day-1-25-03-2020/) - Nationwide Lockdown in India Today is the first day of the 21 day lockdown. So far, all decisions that impacted us regarding the Corona outbreak were made by the Kerala state and they were on top of the situation. Last Monday, a one-week statewide lockdown was announced. All our colleagues, who could still travel, were - [Jour 01 : 25 mars 2020](https://www.kanthari.org/jour-01-25-mars-2020/) - Mardi, le Premier ministre Modi a annoncé un couvre-feu immédiat pour 21 jours. Premier jour: Aujourd'hui est le premier jour de 21 jours de détention. Jusqu'à présent, nous étions sous le contrôle de l'État du Kerala. Nous pensions que le gouvernement local était assez bon dans tout. La semaine dernière, une fermeture d'une semaine a - [4th kanthari newsletter 2019](https://www.kanthari.org/4th-kanthari-newsletter-2019/) - Quarterly Newsletter 4-2019 “Where is everybody when the children on the streets are crying? Where is everybody when the children on the street are dying? I see nobody when I look left or right. I see thousands of children when I look back from where I came and it is bleak and unclear when I - [3rd kanthari newsletter 2019](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-kanthari-newsletter-2019/) - “Today we had a great experience. Leaving our campus, busy traffic slowed us down and we knew it was going to be tight to catch the train. When we made it to the platform, the train had already started to move. With a last sprint in the heat of the afternoon and with a big - [2nd kanthari newsletter 2019](https://www.kanthari.org/2nd-kanthari-newsletter-2019/) - Dear friends and supporters of kanthari, On the 27th of April 2019 we got a message that three Ugandese participants had missed their connecting flight and got stuck in Nairobi. When we requested for more details on whatsapp… no reply… Every year there are quite a bit of nerve wrecking moments when a new group - [1st kanthari newsletter 2019](https://www.kanthari.org/1st-kanthari-newsletter-2019/) - Every year, from the beginning of January to the end of April, the kanthari campus is rather quiet. The sounds of birds, our dogs, jumping fish and quaking frogs are breaking the silence. However, this year is different: The campus and the entire property was used as much as possible. This year, the organization MAD - [4th kanthari newsletter 2018](https://www.kanthari.org/4th-kanthari-newsletter-2018/) - Quarterly Newsletter 4-2018 HAPPY NEW YEAR! The wooden gate of the kanthari campus closes behind us. It is incredible how time flies, it seems like yesterday that we started the first kanthari leadership training in 2009. And now we just finalized the tenth course! During this special year we had a group of 23 participants from 13 - [3rd kanthari newsletter 2018](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-kanthari-newsletter-2018/) - Dear supporters, friends, in our last quarterly newsletter we mentioned that the monsoon had arrived. At that time we didn’t know that it would lead to one of the worst floods in more than 100 years here in Kerala. Luckily, the water has receded but the damage that it left behind is tremendous. One of - [2nd Quarterly newsletter 18](https://www.kanthari.org/2nd-quarterly-newsletter-18/) - The monsoon has arrived and affects daily life in India. Mainly during the night it rains cats and dogs. The usually already lush landscape turns into a glowing splendor of colors. The average temperature is app 28 degrees Celsius. The mood on campus is high. Everywhere small groups of participants can be found, busy discussing, - [1st Quarterly newsletter 18](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-1-2018/) - Worldwide, the year 2018 has experienced a quite turbulent start. With all the turmoil that many people are facing it is good to know that another batch of kantharis has returned home to make a positive impact in their communities. The jump “Run, jump and swim" this is the title of act 5, the start - [4th Quarterly newsletter 17](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-4-2017/) - The sun has just set over the Vellayani lake in Kerala, South India. Despite the sun is no more visible, the heat remains. The difference with yesterday’s sunset is that today this scene is only witnessed by us and no-one else. The kanthari campus is completely empty. This year we had a special group of - [3rd quarterly newsletter 17](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-quarterly-newsletter-17/) - Quarterly newsletter 3-2017 Act Three is almost over. Everywhere you find participants with headphones and recording devices. From the sound studio we hear drums and a flute playing. All are in Radio-fever. The participants are working hard on the preparations of a 12 hours radio Marathon to save Vellayani lake, the beautiful fresh water body - [2nd quarterly newsletter 17](https://www.kanthari.org/2nd-quarterly-newsletter-17/) - Quarterly newsletter 2-2017 Start of 2017 kanthari course for the 2017 kanthari leadership training program, we received more than 300 applications from all over the world. Out of these 24 participants were selected who started the course in the beginning of May. They come from 12 different countries which are: Cameroon, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Latvia, - [1st quarterly newsletter 17](https://www.kanthari.org/1st-quarterly-newsletter-17/) - Quarterly newsletter 1-2017 start-ups In December 19 kanthari participants returned home to start up their social initiatives. Finding board members, creating constitutions, getting registered, realizing an office space, reaching out to the target group, getting training programs started and very important, raising funds are all not easy tasks. Because of this, kanthari provides a start-up - [4th quarterly newsletter 16](https://www.kanthari.org/4th-quarterly-newsletter-16/) - Quarterly newsletter 4-2016 "Most of us are afraid of major changes in life. We love our comfort zone and we tend to avoid obstacles. But the first speaker of kanthari TALKS 2016 embraces the change. Open the stage for Amrita Gyawali!” Amrita rolls in her wheelchair to the front of the stage, turns around and - [kanthari Certification 2016](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-certification-2016/) - Trivandrum : 16-DEC-2016 The 8th batch of social visionaries at kanthari completed their 7 months leadership for social change training course. The theme of this year’s certification event was “Change from within”. Chief Guest, Dr M.A. Oommen inaugurated the eighth certification ceremony at kanthari. In his speech, Dr. Oommen said: Development is not the rate of - [kanthari TALKS 2016](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-talks-2016/) - kanthari TALKS Ever experienced the pungent spice of a kanthari? "kanthari TALKS is an event i recommend joining; A unique opportunity to get inspired by 19 change-makers who come from the margins of society and who present their solutions for a better tomorrow." Mr Narayana Murthy - Founder - Infosys Limited Join the kanthari talks - [3rd quarterly newsletter 16](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-quarterly-newsletter-16/) - Quarterly newsletter 3-2016 Autumn has arrived so it is time for the 3rd quarterly kanthari newsletter. Please find below the highlights of the past three months as well as updates on kanthari graduates’ projects. 2016 kanthari course In June all participants said goodbye to Tansalesea. During the first 10 weeks at kanthari the fictitious country - [2nd quarterly newsletter 16](https://www.kanthari.org/2nd-quarterly-newsletter-16/) - Quarterly newsletter 2-2016 Time surely flies. July has arrived so it is time for the 2nd quarterly kanthari newsletter. Pls find below the highlights of the past three months as well as updates on kanthari graduates’ projects. Start of 2016 kanthari course Every year the month of April is filled with excitement as well as - [1st quarterly newsletter 16](https://www.kanthari.org/1st-quarterly-newsletter-16/) - Quarterly newsletter 1-2016 The first three months of 2016 are over and therefore it is time for the first quarterly newsletter. Pls find below the highlights and some updates on kanthari graduates’ projects. start-ups In December 24 kanthari participants returned home to start up their social initiatives and projects. Finding board members, creating constitutions, getting - [3rd quarterly newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/3rd-quarterly-newsletter-15/) - Quarterly Newsletter 3-2015 The autumn is coming soon so it is time to share all developments and happenings that took place over the last quarter. Act One – The virtual world: ever been to Tansalesea? In May the 7th kanthari course started with 24 participants from 14 countries. To give all participants a similar experience, - [Film Premiere - "KANTHARI - change from within"](https://www.kanthari.org/film-premiere-kanthari-change-from-within/) - Documentary "KANTHARI - change from within" "KANTHARI - change from within" is the title of a feature documentary about kanthari and some of its African graduates. Director/Film-maker: Marijn Poels (Dutch) Producer: Tomek Kozakiewicz (Polish)and the SolidarityFilmDoc Foundation. The film documents a journey of Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg visiting "kantharis", social change makers, each with - [book Sabriye Tenberken](https://www.kanthari.org/book-sabriye-tenberken/) - Die Traumwerkstatt von Kerala Die Welt verändern - das kann man lernen Nur nicht die Wut verlieren! Außenseiter verändern die Welt Die Blindenschule in Tibet wird heute von den Schülern der ersten Generation geleitet. Andere ehemalige Schüler betreiben einen integrativen Kindergarten, eine Massageklinik oder studieren. Sie sind denkbar schlecht ins Leben gestartet – doch - [2nd quarterly newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-2-2015/) - Quarterly Newsletter 2-2015 the year 2015 has reached its half way point and a lot has happened during the last quarter. Today we want to share the latest developments with you. Visit to Uganda and Rwanda In April we travelled to Uganda and Rwanda to explore possibilities of how the kanthari spice can be spread - [1st quarterly newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-1-2015/) - Quarterly Newsletter 1-2015 We apologize for the slight delay of this quarterly newsletter, however there is a good reason for the same. Currently we are exploring East Africa to learn more about possibilities of starting a possible second kanthari training program here. More about that though in the next quarterly newsletter. Here first the news - [Tehelka article - Stinging Change Agents](https://www.kanthari.org/tehelka-article-stinging-change-agents/) - The ‘Stinging’ Change Agents tehelka.com An organisation in Kerala, named after a local variety of chilli, is helping people with disabilities transform into forces of good instead of remaining victims of circumstance, says Sabin Iqbal 2015-01-17 , Issue 3 Volume 12 What would have happened if a young Indian lawyer in apartheid-affected South Africa was not - [4th Quarterly Newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-4-2014/) - Quarterly Newsletter 4-2014 2014 has passed by in incredible speed and it is high time for the last quarterly newsletter of the year. Act 2 Change for Change The second act ended with the Change for Change event. This year in cooperation with the kalliyoor Panchayad (a local community) a waste management project was initiated. - [3rd Quarterly Newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-3-2014/) - Quarterly Newsletter 3-2014 this year’s kanthari course is well on its way and many things have happened during the past three months. In this newsletter we want to share the latest developments. First Act The kanthari curriculum, a journey in five acts, takes participants through a series of activities that enables them to start own - [Applications 2016 now welcome](https://www.kanthari.org/applications-2016-now-welcome/) - MISSING: CHANGEMAKER CARRIES A PLAN FOR SOCIAL CHANGE! TRAINING COURSE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Here a call to social entrepreneurs who want to make a difference! The next kanthari course starts in May 2016. Applications are now welcome. Please do inform those who you think are potential candidates and ask them to apply now via http://www.kanthari.org/. The world needs - [2nd Quarterly newsletter](https://www.kanthari.org/quarterly-newsletter-2-2014/) - Quarterly Newsletter 2-2014 Dark clouds cover the Sky, a brief hissing sound is coming closer and raises its volume. It sounds like a train that speeds through the countryside. Suddenly rain starts pouring down and brings some coolness in the heat of the days in the very South of India. The monsoon set in only - [kanthari from Kampala](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-from-kampala/) - kanthari from Kampala Harriet Kamashanyu is a 2013 kanthari graduate. She just participated in an SE Outreach Accelerator program in Sweden. Here a blogpost about her work and experiences; Rhythm of Life, Bringing Hope to the Red-Light District in Kampala The first impression you would get of 24 year Harriet Kamashanyu is that of a high - [Bats in Action](https://www.kanthari.org/bats-in-action/) - News from Bats in Action Anja Pfaffenzeller is a 2011 kanthari graduate. Anja’s project is named Bats in Action and is based in Brasil. Anja just shared the following news: “Today, there is good news to share. In Sobral, a city in Northeastern Brazil and the surrounding areas, more and more Bats are in Action - [Blind Rocks](https://www.kanthari.org/blind-rocks/) - Blind Rocks Sristi, a blind 2012 kanthari graduate runs "Blind Rocks"; a mobile workshop with which she travels around the world to rock the blind through dance, fashion and adventure. Sristi shared the following adventurous experience with us: "Tomek, kanthari graduate of 2013 and I, had planned to conduct a "blind-Rocks"-workshop in Chhitup's school for the - [INK Talk Sabriye Tenberken](https://www.kanthari.org/ink-talk-sabriye-tenberken/) - INK Talk Sabriye Tenberken Sabriye Tenberken lost her eyesight but never lost her vision. She traveled to Tibet, where they see blindness as a punishment for something done in a past life, with the aim to change mindsets about blindness. Her message — "I'm blind, so what? I can do so many things." In 2009, - [kanthari graduation 2013](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-graduation-2013/) - kanthari graduation 2013 “Be catalysts for social transformation”, says KR Jyothilal IAS at the 2013 kanthari graduation ceremony. “In the current society, overload of information is ‘killing’ people, instead of ‘skilling’ them”, said KR Jyothilal IAS, secretary, General administration, Government of Kerala. He was speaking at the fifth kanthari graduation ceremony. He pointed out that - [Goodbye kanthari](https://www.kanthari.org/goodbye-kanthari/) - Goodbye kanthari The 2013 kanthari training course has come to an end. All the graduates are in the process of departure. Many laughs and tears are shared on goodbyes.. The following mail was shared by Thomas Sarko from Liberia.. 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Her solution provides free/ subsidized healthcare services, health education, - [Meet the 2025 kanthari course participants](https://www.kanthari.org/meet-the-2025-kanthari-course-participants/) - Meet the 2025 kanthari course participants Adelaide Bih – Cameroon – 31Healthcare access and affordability for conflict victims and low-income persons.Driven by personal displacement and witnessing a death due to lack of funds for treatment, Adelaide founded the African Initiative for Health and Research Promotion (AIHRP). Her solution provides free/ subsidized healthcare services, health education, - [kanthari Course Alumni](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-alumni/) - learn about a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change. Learn about their experiences and solutions - [kanthari course alumni 2024](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-course-alumni-2024/) - Meet the 2024 kanthari course participants Blaise Ngwanoh Ngwana (27)CameroonBlaise supports deaf people in conflict affected zonesAs a hearing-impaired individual in the war affected northwest region of cameroon, I’ve overcome immense adversity due to my impairedment, learning fashion design to gain financial stability. I advocate for equal access to safety and vocational skills for deaf - [World Map](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-alumni/world-map/) - Please note: the colors of the pins represent the 'kind of kanthari'. Learn more about this on kanthari colors - [Home - Copy](https://www.kanthari.org/home-copy/) - Welcome to kanthari YOU KNOW THE CHANGE SOCIETY NEEDS… we give you the tools… Know more Watch the kanthari TALKS 2023 here kanthari - THE place for impact leadership CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF CREATING IMPACTFUL SOCIAL CHANGE Who we are We are a team of professional enthusiast catalysts who give it their all, to practically - [kanthari Brochures](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-brochures/) - Join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change. Learn about social justice issues, find resources, and connect with others - [About Us](https://www.kanthari.org/about-us/) - kanthari in Trivandrum, Kerala, South of India, offers a 12-month leadership program for visionaries who drive social change #scholarship #fellow #fellowship - [kanthari course alumni 2023](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-course-alumni-2023/) - Discover the inspiring 2024 kanthari participants—global change-makers leading social impact initiatives in education, inclusion, sustainability, and more... - [Press Coverage](https://www.kanthari.org/press-coverage/) - kanthari in the media“Through kanthari, I have learned how to make a good pitch, write proposals, fundraising and financial management, communication and leadership. My dream project was shaped during the course of the training and it was an excellent opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with people from around the world.”Alfred Okello (Uganda) 2017 kanthari - [kanthari Course Alumni 2009](https://www.kanthari.org/kanthari-alumni/kanthari-alumni-2009/) - Pynhoi Tang Country: IndiaOrganisation: Sapphire Early Intervention Center Vision: A society in Meghalaya free from superstitious beliefs where blind children and adults can live a happy, dignified life. In Meghalaya, it is difficult for children with disabilities to go to school due to poverty and superstitious beliefs about the causes of disability. 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Christmas Edition 2012 In this month's spicy Hot Bite we hear about: – Surya Krishnamurthy, the founder of Soorya Stage and Film Society, the largest cultural society in the world, who visited the kanthari campus and ## My Templates - [Impact Loop Duplicate](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact-loop-duplicate) - [kanthari_home_2026](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=kanthari_home_2026) - Welcome to kanthari You know the CHANGE society needs we give you the tools… Know more kanthari - THE place for impact leadership CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF CREATING IMPACTFUL SOCIAL CHANGE What is kanthari? Tucked away in the lush backwaters of Kerala, kanthari is an international institute for social impact leadership that empowers those who have lived - [location manveeyam2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=location-manveeyam2025) - WHEN: Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th OCTOBER 2025 TIME: 15:00 TO 21:00 HOUR WHERE: Manaveeyam Road, Trivandrum Our world is filled with incredibly diversity of unspeakable beauty. Some of them are so small we barely notice them,little spices that give life its flavor. Come and join us as we celebrate the gift of diversity. Let’s spread - [corousel2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=corousel2025) - Adelaide Bih CameroonHealthcare access and affordability for conflict victims and low-income persons Alfred Ngulo TanzaniaMalaria prevention and treatment Alick Mandandi ZambiaHypertension and diabetes management among retired men in rural communities Archford Kiwiti ZimbabweStigma, discrimination, and lack of opportunity for people with disabilities Buthelezi Kagwa Malawipoverty, and malnutrition from relying on recycled seed and effects of - [Projects](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=projects-2) - Exhibition Project Themes PEACE BUILDING CLIMATE CHANGE DISABILITY RIGHTS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION GENDER EQUALITY Program Details 10/09, FRIDAY Musical Jam Musical Chair Flash Mob Event announcement 11/09, SATURDAY Project Exhibition Panel Discussion Debate Music Band Dance Battle Guest Speakers 12/09, SUNDAY Project Exhibition Panel Discussion Debate Disability Game Poetry & Talent Hunt Treasure Hunt Raffle Ticket - [dpreadthespcie2025fullpage](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=dpreadthespcie2025fullpage) - SPREAD THE SPICE 2025 A dash of innovation , a pinch of hope Donate DATE & TIME OCTOBER 11TH & 12TH , 2025 Location MANAVEEYAM STREET, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA,INDIA A Global Story in Trivandrum This year, the streets of Trivandrum will host voices from 12 countries, each carrying an idea born from personal struggle. From the - [accordeon_participants_2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=accordeon_participants_2025) - hover over the pictures to learn more about the kanthari participants from 2025 Adelaide Bih CameroonHealthcare access and affordability for conflict victims and low-income persons Alfred Ngulo TanzaniaMalaria prevention and treatment Alick Mandandi ZambiaHypertension and diabetes management among retired men in rural communities Archford Kiwiti ZimbabweStigma, discrimination, and lack of opportunity for people with disabilities - [Impact_14072025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact_14072025) - [Impact_14072025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact_14072025-2) - Weiterlesen Website kanthari Talk - [CfW 2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=cfw-2025) - Anmeldung für Event \”Change from Within\” – Entwicklungshilfe im Wandel Datum/Zeit Freitag, 3. Oktober 2024 16:00 – 19:00 Uhr mit anschliessendem Apéro Ort Kulturpark Zürich, Saal im EG Pfingstweidstrasse 16, 8005 Zürich Website – Google Maps Wie kann sozialer Wandel von innen heraus entstehen? Und was bedeutet das für die Praxis der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit Datum: - [Stiftungsrat_2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=stiftungsrat_2025) - Andrea Munz Zurück Präsidentin Andrea Munz Im Stiftungsrat seit 2020, Präsidentin seit 2023 “Die Mitarbeit auf dem kanthari-Campus ist intensiv. Es sind keine einfachen Lebensgeschichten, die man dort hört. Trotzdem ist kanthari für mich ein Ort voller Freude, wo ich Energie, Elan und Hoffnung tanken kann. Die Vielseitigkeit der Themen, Menschen und Begegnungen auf dem - [ProfilSR](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=profilsr) - Christine Maier Zurück Mitglied Christine Maier Im Stiftungsrat seit 2023 “Es ist mir eine grosse Freude, im Stiftungsrat von kanthari dabeizusein. Ich habe Sabriye 2011 kennengelernt, als ich sie beim «Swiss Economic Forum» auf der Bühne interviewte. Die Gäste im Saal waren alle tief beeindruckt von Sabriye, die uns damals von ihrem und Pauls Hilfswerk - [Wirkung_03.06.2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=wirkung_03-06-2025) - Weltweit positive Wirkung erzielen: Die Projekte unserer kanthari-Alumni Seit der Gründung von kanthari (2009) haben über 200 soziale Organisationen weltweit ihre Arbeit aufgenommen – gegründet von Menschen, die unsere Ausbildung durchlaufen haben. Ihre Projekte zahlen direkt auf die globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs) der Vereinten Nationen ein – insbesondere in den Bereichen: Weniger Ungleichheiten (SDG 10), Keine - [Impact_09.04.2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact_09-04-2025) - Weltweit positive Wirkung erzielen: Die Projekte unserer kanthari-Alumni Seit der Gründung von kanthari (2009) haben über 200 soziale Organisationen weltweit ihre Arbeit aufgenommen – gegründet von Menschen, die unsere Ausbildung durchlaufen haben. Ihre Projekte zahlen direkt auf die globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs) der Vereinten Nationen ein – insbesondere in den Bereichen: Weniger Ungleichheiten (SDG 10), Keine - [Impact Grip](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact-grip) - Weiterlesen Website kanthari Talk - [Impact_08.04.2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=impact_08-04-2025) - Weltweit positive Wirkung erzielen: Die Projekte unserer kanthari-Alumni Seit der Gründung von kanthari (2009) haben über 200 soziale Organisationen weltweit ihre Arbeit aufgenommen – gegründet von Menschen, die unsere Ausbildung durchlaufen haben. Ihre Projekte zahlen direkt auf die globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs) der Vereinten Nationen ein – insbesondere in den Bereichen: Weniger Ungleichheiten (SDG 10), Keine - [Projekt Impact Template](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=projekt-impact-template) - Weiterlesen Website kanthari Talk - [Wirkung_26.03.2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=wirkung_26-03-2025-2) - kanthari Projekte Durch kanthari sind bereits mehr als 180 heute aktive soziale Organisationen entstanden, die heute, und um den Globus, aktiv in den Bereichen wie Bildung, Umweltschutz, sozialer Gerechtigkeit und Friedensförderung tätig sind. Durch den Lehrgang, indem wir jährlich 20-25 Teilnehmende befähigen, wächst die positive Wirkung unserer Arbeit exponentiell über viele Jahre. 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Impact Land Select contentLand…Afghanistan (1)Argentinien (1)Bolivien (1)China (2)Deutschland (1)Frankreich (1)Gambia (3)Ghana (5)Guatemala (1)Guinea (1)Indien (42)Indonesien (2)Jordanien (1)Kambodscha (1)Kamerun (10)Kenia (16)Libanon (1)Liberia (4)Madagaskar (1)Malawi (1)Myanmar (3)Nepal (13)Nigeria (27)Pakistan (2)Philippinen (2)Ruanda (2)Sierra - [WirkungSEite_21.02.2025](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=wirkungseite_21-02-2025) - kanthari Projekte Durch kanthari sind bereits mehr als 180 heute aktive soziale Organisationen entstanden, die heute, und um den Globus, aktiv in den Bereichen wie Bildung, Umweltschutz, sozialer Gerechtigkeit und Friedensförderung tätig sind. Durch den Lehrgang, indem wir jährlich 20-25 Teilnehmende befähigen, wächst die positive Wirkung unserer Arbeit exponentiell über viele Jahre. Impact Land Select contentLand…Ungarn (1)Uganda (13)Thailand (5)Tansania (1)Tadjikistan (1)Sri - [Elementor Loop Item #35775](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=elementor-loop-item-4) - Mehr erfahren - [Elementor Loop Item #35125](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=elementor-loop-item-3) - Mehr - [Impact Loop](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=elementor-loop-item-2) - Weiterlesen Website kanthari Talk - [Projekte_Post](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=projekte_post) - Fokus Begünstigte Mehr erfahren - [Elementor Loop Item #34730](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=elementor-loop-item) - Mehr erfahren - [Participants_pic_Template_2024](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=participants_pic_template_2024) - Blaise Ngwana CameroonBlaise uses art for peacebuilding in Conflict ridden Cameroon Caren Jobita Kenya Sustainable waste management – using Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Nyalenda slum David Wayi Uganda David works empowers Hearing impaired children Enoque de Carvalho Angola empowerment of people with disabilities Eric Wa Mwenge DR Congo Peace building in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabriela - [Participants_page_Template_2024](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=participants_page_template_2024) - Meet the 2023 kanthari course participants Abel Mvendaga (39) NigeriaAdvocate for the Rights of people with Albinism Born with Albinism in Nigeria, I faced discrimination, stigmatization and poverty. Sometimes I walk the scourging sun just to get Education even barefooted. Fist for fist was my answer for bullying classmates. 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Bitte kommen Sie später wieder vorbei und besuchen Sie uns in der Zwischenzeit auf Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin Bis Bald! - [Single Post Projekte](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=single-post-projekte) - Die Fakten Region, Land Gegründet von kanthari Lehrgang Projektdauer Projektbudget Zur Projektwebsite Lernen Sie das Projekt kennen Problem Begünstigte Lösung Wirkung kanthari Alumni - [Mobile couracel_2024](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=mobile-couracel_2024) - [Couresel_Participant_2024](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=couresel_participant_2024) - Akanksha Priya India Akanksha works with artisans on Sustainable and eco-friendly merchandise and livelihood Eric Wa Mwenge DR Congo Peace building in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Caren Jobita Kenya Sustainable waste management – using Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Nyalenda slum David Wayi Uganda David works empowers Hearing impaired children Enoque de Carvalho Angola empowerment of people with - [Teilnehmende](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=teilnehmende) - Projekt Projektstatus Verbindung zum Problem - [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter) - [homeold](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=homeold) - Berufsausbildung für Social Change Makers kanthari steht für Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe. Bei kanthari lernen Visionäre mit einem Plan für sozialen Wandel die notwendigen Fähigkeiten, um eigene soziale Projekte zu starten und nachhaltig und wirkungsvoll zu führen. Mit ihren Projekten bewirken sie den dringend benötigten Wandel in ihren eigenen Communities. 0 Absolventen 0 + entstandene Projekte 0 - [homehomehome](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=homehomehome) - kanthari für sozialen Wandel Wandel gestalten, Visionen leben Sozialen Helden beistehen! Spende heute für mutige Projekte mit nachhaltiger Wirkung Spenden Hand-holding-heart Berufsausbildung für benachteiligte Menschen Willkommen bei kanthari – dem Ort, an dem aus persönlichen Herausforderungen heraus feuriges Engagement entsteht. Unsere Mission ist es, Menschen aus Randgruppen und Minderheiten zu befähigen, eigene soziale Organisationen zu starten - [know 2023 participants](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=know-2023-participants) - Hover over the pictures to learn more Abel Mvendaga Nigeria Abel focuses on advocacy and awareness for people with Albinism Anand IndiaStreet theatre as tool for youth empowerment Delhi Anubha Singhal IndiaFocus on realizing on na infrastructural accessible society for PWDs Bone Sit Paing Hmoo MyanmarBone focuses on training people with disabilities in administration jobs - [über uns](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=ueber-uns) - Stiftungsrat Präsidentin Andrea Munz Im Stiftungsrat seit 2020, Präsidentin seit 2023 Zum Profil Vizepräsident Reto Müller Im Stiftungsrat seit 2016 Zum Profil Mitglied Olivier Mores Im Stiftungsrat seit 2019 Zum Profil Mitglied Christine Maier Im Stiftungsrat seit 2023 Zum Profil Mitglied Mario Tonet Im Stiftungsrat seit 2023 Zum Profil Mitglied Patrick Sommer Im Stiftungsrat seit - [Accordeon_2023](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=accordeon_2023) - Hover over the pictures to learn more Abel Mvendaga Nigeria Abel focuses on advocacy and awareness for people with Albinism Anand IndiaStreet theatre as tool for youth empowerment Delhi Anubha Singhal IndiaFocus on realizing on na infrastructural accessible society for PWDs Bone Sit Paing Hmoo MyanmarBone focuses on training people with disabilities in administration jobs - [kanthari_team_2023](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=kanthari_team_2023) - Ajith Kumar T - Administration Manager My name is Ajith Kumar. I completed my Post Graduation in Business Management at Chinthaman Rao College of Commerce, Maharahstra, presently known as Institute for Management and research (IIMR). I started my career as a Client Service Executive in an advertising agency in Pune and slowly moved into other - [Elementor Single Page #27921](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-page-27921) - Schulabbrecher in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandeln Henry ist ein ehemaliger Kinderarbeiter, der es zum Uni-Abschluss geschafft hat. Seine Geschichte dient jedem, der um Bildung kämpft, als Inspiration. Kickstart Kilifi ist eine innovative, gemeinschaftsbasierte Organisation, die Schulabbrecher mit Hilfe von Erfahrungslernen in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandelt. Dabei vermitteln sie ländlichen Jugendlichen ausserhalb der Schule unternehmerische Fähigkeiten und Lebenskompetenzen. Das Ziel - [ProjekteNEU](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=projekteneu-2) - Schulabbrecher in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandeln Henry ist ein ehemaliger Kinderarbeiter, der es zum Uni-Abschluss geschafft hat. Seine Geschichte dient jedem, der um Bildung kämpft, als Inspiration. Kickstart Kilifi ist eine innovative, gemeinschaftsbasierte Organisation, die Schulabbrecher mit Hilfe von Erfahrungslernen in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandelt. Dabei vermitteln sie ländlichen Jugendlichen ausserhalb der Schule unternehmerische Fähigkeiten und Lebenskompetenzen. Das Ziel - [ProjekteNEU](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=projekteneu) - Schulabbrecher in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandeln Henry ist ein ehemaliger Kinderarbeiter, der es zum Uni-Abschluss geschafft hat. Seine Geschichte dient jedem, der um Bildung kämpft, als Inspiration. Kickstart Kilifi ist eine innovative, gemeinschaftsbasierte Organisation, die Schulabbrecher mit Hilfe von Erfahrungslernen in Bildungsbegeisterte verwandelt. Dabei vermitteln sie ländlichen Jugendlichen ausserhalb der Schule unternehmerische Fähigkeiten und Lebenskompetenzen. Das Ziel - [newsletters_query_2023](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=newsletters_query_2023) - quarterly newsletter 4 – 2025December 31, 2025 News and updates from kanthari Scroll down to read all...Read More quarterly newsletter 3 – 2025September 30, 2025 News and updates from kanthari Scroll down to read all...Read More quarterly newsletter 2 – 2025June 30, 2025 News and updates from kanthari Scroll down to read all...Read More Load - [home27122022](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=home27122022) - Kanthari You know the change the society needs... We give you the Tools… welcome to kanthari What we do Through an immersive, hands-on and intensive training program, participants acquire all the techniques, methods, and skills they need to start up and run effective, relevant social and/or environmental projects/ initiatives/ organisations. To understand what the kanthari - [test home26122022](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=test-home26122022) - welcome to kanthari What we do Through an immersive, hands-on and intensive training program, participants acquire all the techniques, methods, and skills they need to start up and run effective, relevant social and/or environmental projects/ initiatives/ organisations. 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Mission By providing tailored leadership training, we catalyze change makers from the margins to realize sustainable social change. Concept Through an immersive, hands-on and intensive training program; kanthari equips participants with all the techniques, methods and skills they need - [participants_2021](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=participants_2021) - Vanna Song (38) Access to STEM education for people with visual impairmentsVanna was born in a refugee camp on the Thai-Cambodian border. He spent the first four years of his life there and then moved to the US as part of a resettlement program. Oluwakemi Odusanya (29) Nigeriaempowering blind women in NigeriaOluwakemi’s life changed drastically - [Title_slide_show_contribute_page](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=title_slide_show_contribute_page-4) - [Title_slide_show_contribute_page](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=title_slide_show_contribute_page-3) - [Slideshow_header_campus](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=slideshow_header_campus-2) - [Title_slide_show_contribute_page](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=title_slide_show_contribute_page-2) - [Slideshow_header_campus](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=slideshow_header_campus) - [Title_slide_show_contribute_page](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=title_slide_show_contribute_page) - [header homepage](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=header-homepage) - welcome to kanthari YOU KNOW THE CHANGE SOCIETY NEEDS… we give you the tools… Know MoreRegister for kanthari TALKS yurt-on-wheels-web-PFF_3676Mudita-1kr-raja-gne-web-IND_3296-scaled2017-participants-1 - [Nothilfe](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=nothilfe) - Previous Next kanthari Nothilfe Die weltweite Corona-Krise beeinträchtigt viele kanthari Alumni rund um den Globus. Viele mussten ihre Aktivitäten einstellen, haben keinen Zugriff mehr zu Funding Quellen und sind oft auch in ihrer persönlichen Existenz bedroht. Ende März 2020 haben wir uns entschlossen, diesen kantharis eine schnelle und unbürokratische Hilfe zukommen zu lassen. Wir möchten - [talks page template](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=talks-page-template) - Emmanuel Otim (Uganda)“Where is everybody when the children on the streets are crying? Where is everybody when the children on the street are dying? I see nobody when I look left or right. I see thousands of children when I look back from where I came and it is bleak and unclear when I look - [alumni](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=alumni) - Meet the 2021 kanthari course alumni Abhilash John IndiaKhojGrowing up in a rural village in North India came with several challenges. As there was no school in my village, i had to travel 2 hours every day to attend classes. Later, my family moved to the city. There I witnessed how children from marginalized communities - [kanthariHeader](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=kanthariheader) - Trivandrum, Kerala 695020, India +91 471 2395677 info(at)kanthari(dot)org Donate now Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin Menu Home About Us About Us Founders co-directors kanthari Campus kanthari colours kanthari Curriculum kanthari – Meet Our Inspiring Team Participants/Alumni Meet the 2025 kanthari course participants kanthari Course Alumni World Map Spread The Spice International kanthari Spread The Spice- - [kantharifooter](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=kantharifooter) - About us kanthari, an international institute for leadership, in Trivandrum, Kerala, South of India, offers a 12-month, scholarship-based, training course that will equip you with all the tools required to start and run an impact making organisation. 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Sie haben Angst, darüber zu sprechen, leiden an psychotraumatischen Erkrankungen oder begehen sogar Selbstmord. Als Überlebende von häuslicher Gewalt fehlte mir der Zugang zu dringend - [Socials](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=socials) - Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram - [Layout Split](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=layout-split) - Previous Next SPENDEN kanthari steht für Hilfe für Selbsthilfe. Wir helfen marginalisierten Menschen, die selbst Teil ihrer eigenen Zielgruppe sind, den dringend notwendigen Wandel eigenständig und nachhaltig in ihrer Gemeinschaft herbeizuführen. Mit Ihrer Spende leisten sie einen aktiven Beitrag und ermöglichen es uns, jedes Jahr weitere soziale Visionäre auszubilden und deren Projekte finanziell zu unterstützen. - [HOMENEU](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=homeneu) - Feuriges Engagement aus persönlicher Betroffenheit kanthari ist eine Chilipflanze, die im südindischen Kerala wild im Abseits wächst. Wenn sie es schafft, Wurzeln zu treiben, übersteht sie Dürren und Fluten. Die kanthari sieht klein und harmlos aus, schmeckt aber scharf und feurig auf der Zunge. Sie wirkt blutreinigend, schmerzlindernd und senkt den Blutdruck. Die Chili ist - [spenden](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=spenden) - Previous Next SPENDEN kanthari steht für Hilfe für Selbsthilfe. Wir helfen marginalisierten Menschen, die selbst Teil ihrer eigenen Zielgruppe sind, den dringend notwendigen Wandel eigenständig und nachhaltig in ihrer Gemeinschaft herbeizuführen. Mit Ihrer Spende leisten sie einen aktiven Beitrag und ermöglichen es uns, jedes Jahr weitere soziale Visionäre auszubilden und deren Projekte finanziell zu unterstützen. - [Homepage NEU](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=homepage-neu) - Previous Next Empowering Social Visionaries Effektiver und nachhaltiger sozialer Wandel kann nur von Personen herbeigeführt werden, die selber betroffen und Teil der Zielgruppe sind, die Problematik erkannt haben und sich eigenständig dafür einsetzen. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass nur sie den nötigen Antrieb und die Motivation haben, um tatsächlich etwas zu ändern und mit neuen - [Home old](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=home-old) - Previous Next Empowering Social Visionaries Effektiver und nachhaltiger sozialer Wandel kann nur von Personen herbeigeführt werden, die selber betroffen und Teil der Zielgruppe sind, die Problematik erkannt haben und sich eigenständig dafür einsetzen. Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass nur sie den nötigen Antrieb und die Motivation haben, um tatsächlich etwas zu ändern und mit neuen - [Quartalsbericht](https://www.kanthari.org/?elementor_library=quartalsbericht) - Quartalsbericht 2 – 2021 \”Du weißt nie, wie stark du bist, bis stark sein deine einzige Wahl ist.\” – Bob Marley Die vergangenen anderthalb Jahre waren weltweit für alle eine grosse Herausforderung. Und die Pandemie scheint noch lange nicht vorbei zu sein. Hier in Indien waren besonders die letzten drei Monate extrem herausfordernd. 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These are one or two session-free days, and these can be used for travel, relaxation, reflection, and preparation. Exact dates will be announced once the course starts. - [How long is a week in kanthari? Are weekends off?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/how-long-is-a-week-in-kanthari-are-weekends-off/) - Usually, we have sessions from Monday to Friday,, 4 sessions * 90 minutes a day. Occasionally, we have sessions also on Saturdays. - [Is kanthari an officially recognized training centre?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/is-kanthari-an-officially-recognized-training-centre/) - Yes, kanthari is an Authorized Training Centre by Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS, TVPM/168), national development agency, promoted by Government of India. You can find the course on the official website of BSS Scroll down to number: 10 - Braille Without Borders -Kanthari Leadership Training Centre - Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram(Dt) - 27-08-2021 - [Do i need a passport to attend the course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/do-i-need-a-passport-to-attend-the-course/) - Yes, if you are not from India or Nepal, you will need a valid passport that should be valid at least 6 months after the on-campus part of the kanthari course is over. For example: for the 2025 kanthari course the on campus part will end in December 2025. To apply for an Indian Student - [What should be my arrival and departure dates?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-should-be-my-arrival-and-departure-dates-2/) - Exact course dates will be announced to you upon your selection. If not advised differently, you can arrive in Trivandrum two days before the course starts. Departure date should be scheduled within three days of the final day of act 4. - [How should I protect myself from insect bites?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/how-should-i-protect-myself-from-insect-bites-2/) - The kanthari campus is located on the banks of the Vellayani Lake and we as we are guests in nature, of course we will need to respect its wildlife. The kanthari campus is very green and we wish to keep it that way, therefore chemical insecticides are not an option. As an alternative, there are - [Can I bring my guide dog?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/can-i-bring-my-guide-dog-2/) - If you wish to bring your guide dog, all papers, vaccinations, medical care, food, transportation, and others need to be arranged and paid for by the guide dog owner. The guide dog owner is responsible for the wellbeing of the dog. The dog must be well-behaved and human and animal friendly. Please note that there - [May I invite friends or relatives to visit me on campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/may-i-invite-friends-or-relatives-to-visit-me-on-campus-2/) - Relatives, friends, or project related guests may visit kanthari, but only under certain conditions: Guests should be announced beforehand to the administrative manager. Guests should always be registered at security office when entering the campus. Hosts should take over all costs for food (100 rupees per meal). To ensure blind participants - [What food will be served?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-food-will-be-served-2/) - Food at kanthari is prepared by our own chefs. The kitchen team provides healthy, tasty and homemade food. Lunches are generally South and north Indian meals. At diners fusion cuisine. Our kitchen team is interested to learn new recipes from around the world. Breakfast is served at 8:00 hours, Lunch at 12:30 and dinner at - [What drinks will be available on campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-drinks-will-be-available-on-campus/) - Coffee and tea, sometimes juice will be served in the morning and afternoon breaks. Cold and warm drinking water is always available. Sodas and other soft drinks can be purchased at own costs. Since alcohol consumption in public is forbidden in Kerala, alcohol is not allowed on the kanthari campus. - [Will it be possible to travel to other parts of India?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/will-it-be-possible-to-travel-to-other-parts-of-india/) - The kanthari training course is very compact and traveling/sightseeing is not the scope of the program. For project purposes, kanthari organises trips around Trivandrum and a 2 weeks lasting exposure tour through the South of India in which you will be able to meet project founders, including kanthari alumni in their organisations. Of course, you - [Is public transport available to get into town or to the beach?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/is-public-transport-available-to-get-into-town-or-to-the-beach/) - Buses to Trivandrum run every 30 minutes and the bus stop is at walking distance from the campus. The bus ride takes about 40 minutes and costs app. 20 rupees one way. The same journey in a rickshaw may cost between 200 and 300 rupees. The nearest beach resort, Kovalam, is accessible only by rickshaw. - [Does the Institute have orientation and mobility instructors for blind and partially sighted participants to show them how to move about on campus and in town?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/does-the-institute-have-orientation-and-mobility-instructors-for-blind-and-partially-sighted-participants-to-show-them-how-to-move-about-on-campus-and-in-town/) - We expect blind and partially sighted participants to come with good mobility skills, but of course we are certainly happy to show them around the campus and village surrounding. - [Are there sports facilities?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/are-there-sports-facilities/) - There are pedal boats and a place to swim (lake). You should bring your own sports clothes and footwear. A volley ball court, a table tennis table and gym equipment are also available. The use of the gym is only possible after having completed a safety introduction by qualified kanthari staff. Please note that the - [Will I be able to practice my religion on Campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/will-i-be-able-to-practice-my-religion-on-campus/) - kanthari is an a-religious institute that welcomes everyone with or without a certain religion. No religious symbols or activities can be presented inside the campus in a visible or audible way. There will be participants with different religions than your own. To avoid any possible tensions, we would ask you to practice your religion in - [Where can I get medical insurance?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/where-can-i-get-medical-insurance-2/) - You will need to check with an insurance company in your country that offers a health care service with international coverage. Please make sure that your insurance includes coverage for repatriation in case of severe sickness or accidents. insurance policy will be at the cost of the participant. - [How are the rooms furnished?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/how-are-our-rooms-furnished/) - There will be 2 participants to every room. Each room has 2 beds, a desk, 2 cupboards and two chairs. Each room has a large ceiling fan, its own balcony, a bathroom with a shower, sink and an eco-friendly “ecosan” toilet. - [Does kanthari require any information on my medical condition?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/does-kanthari-require-any-information-on-my-medical-condition-2/) - Upon acceptance to the course, you are required to provide a general medical examination report, as well as the following test results: Tuberculosis antigen-based skin test Hepatitis A and B Feces Worms Test Yellow Fever (if you come from a region where this disease is common) and Any as per the health department and government - [I am on regular medication. Will I be able to obtain the medication locally?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/i-am-on-regular-medication-will-i-be-able-to-obtain-the-medication-locally/) - If it is not possible for you to bring enough medicine for a year, please go to https://pharmeasy.in/ or https://www.1mg.com/ or a similar site and look if the medicines are available in India. (All medications will be procured at participant’s own cost). - [When do I get the Caution deposit back?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/when-do-i-get-the-caution-deposit-back/) - If no damage occurs, and if your scholarship agreement is not terminated prematurely, and/or if you do not resign from the course, and if you meet all the minimum assignment requirements, the deposit amount minus any dues owed to kanthari, will be returned to you in the following sequences: Upon successful completion of Act One: - [How can I remit the Caution deposit?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/how-can-i-remit-the-caution-deposit/) - The caution deposit can be remitted via wire-transfer or any other online transaction option. If you are selected, you will receive the details of where the caution deposit will need to be sent. - [When do I need to pay the Caution Deposit?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/when-do-i-need-to-pay-the-caution-deposit/) - The caution deposit will need to be transferred once the selection for the course is confirmed by kanthari. On the day you sign the scholarship grant agreement, you need to transfer the US$ 750 (or equivalent in Euro or other currency) security deposit. The details where the security deposit will need to be transferred to, - [What is the purpose of a caution deposit?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-is-a-caution-deposit/) - Every year, we receive more applications than we have seats. As a lot of work, time and costs go into the selection process, in tailoring the course to the selected participants and in raising funds for scholarships, we wish to avoid ‘no shows’ as this would lead to a seat that could have been occupied - [Do I get a Scholarship, if selected for the course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/do-i-get-a-scholarship-if-selected-for-the-course/) - If you meet all the criteria and you are selected, a scholarship will be provided for you. The scholarship covers the following: – for international participants: a round trip economy ticket for a flight to TRV airport. (Form the airport that is in the city where the visa needs to be applied for) For Indian - [What type of electric socket is used on campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-type-of-electric-socket-is-used-on-campus/) - Throughout the campus you will find the Indian 3-pin 220-volt sockets. UK and European continental plugs will usually fit. For other plugs the participant can purchase an adaptor locally. (Please note that you will not be able to use any equipment that is made to be used with 110 Volts) - [Will there be internet access on campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/will-there-be-internet-access-on-campus/) - Limited Wireless Internet access is available in the academic block from 7.15 am to 10 pm. The kanthari WIFI network is provided to be used for course and project related purposes only. However, using your smartphone as an hotspot will make accessing internet easy. additional internet access can be purchased by participants from internet providers. - [Do I need to bring a laptop?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/do-i-need-to-bring-a-laptop/) - Yes, to take notes and work on assignments, a laptop or notebook is a must. The minimum requirements for a laptop are: windows 10/11, i3 processor, 8 GB RAM. Tablets or similar devices are not suitable because they will not support some of the software programs that we use here for the learning process. If - [What is the schedule on a regular day?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-is-the-schedule-on-a-regular-day/) - 08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast 08:30 – 09:00 Block 1 (only Mondays & Fridays, and some exceptions)) 09:00 – 10:30 Block 2 10:30 – 11:00 Tea/Coffee break 11:00 – 12:30 Block 3 12:30 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00-14:00 Free time 14:00 – 15:30 Block 4 15:30 – 16:00 Tea/Coffee break 16:00 – 17:30 Block 5 19:00 – - [Is there any exam to assess my performance?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/is-there-any-exam-to-assess-my-performance/) - At kanthari we don't give grades and do not compare participants with each other. Assignments are either achieved or not achieved. Please note, assignments in the kanthari course are mostly documents or actions that are needed to start and/or run your organisation. If you achieve all assignments, you are well equipped and prepared to start - [What kind of qualification will I get when completing the course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-kind-of-qualification-will-i-get-when-completing-the-course/) - kanthari will prepare you to start your social project/initiative. A certificate of completion will be issued to participants who complete the full course successfully. Additionally, you will be able to do a state examination on social entrepreneurship. For this you receive a governmental certificate by Bharat Sevak Samaj (BSS). - [When do I know the final result of my application?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/when-do-i-know-the-final-result-of-my-application/) - There are 6 different rounds involved in the selection process. Therefore, the process will take between one to two months. Therefore, it is important that you apply as early as possible. - [I did not get a confirmation email after submitting my application. Is there any problem?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/i-did-not-get-a-confirmation-email-after-submitting-my-application-is-there-any-problem/) - Yes. Once you submit your application successfully you will get an automated confirmation email. If you have not received it, please check the application submission page once again and make sure that you clicked the ‘submit’ button. Also check your spam box, as it sometimes lands there. If you did not receive the confirmation email - [What is the deadline for the application submission?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-is-the-deadline-for-the-application-submission/) - Applications for the kanthari course are welcome anytime. However, June to December would be the ideal time to apply for the upcoming course that starts in April of the following year. Applications that come in once the selection for the upcoming course is finalized will be considered for the next course. - [What qualification do I need to apply for the kanthari course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-qualification-do-i-need-to-apply-for-the-kanthari-course/) - – You will need to have an idea for a social and or environmental project/venture that will create a mindset change and/or a positive impact in your community, or you are running your venture already and you are at a point where you need new input and/or additional skills & tools. – You will need - [Can I stay in India after course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/can-i-stay-in-india-after-course/) - The total duration of the kanthari course is 12 months. When selected, the participant commits him/herself fully for this period of 12 months. The kanthari Curriculum is named “a journey in Five Acts”. In 2021, we added an online preparation act, ‘act 0’, also called \”the green room\”. Act 1 to 4 are on-campus in - [Do we have time off during the kanthari course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/do-we-have-time-off-during-the-kanthari-course/) - The kanthari course has a logical sequential structure. This means that one session builds up on a previous session and so on. Therefore, attendance of all sessions is compulsory, and it is not possible to take time off during the duration of the course. Most weekends are off-time. There will be short breaks between act - [What IT skills do I need?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-it-skills-do-i-need/) - During the course you will learn skills that involve taking notes, writing e-mails, writing proposals, budgets and reports etc. To be prepared for this, please get familiar with the following software: Excel, Word, Open Office, email client Thunderbird, Internet Explorer and any one of the Operating System like Windows, Linux, MAC etc. before the course - [Can I purchase a local SIM card?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/can-i-purchase-a-local-sim-card-2/) - Yes, you can purchase local SIM cards upon arrival at the airport. (depending at which airport you enter India) There can be SIM providers like Vodafone, Airtel etc. (But at the campus area, Airtel has the best reach.) inside the airport and this would be the quickest and easiest way to get the SIM. You - [What steps are involved in the selection process?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what_steps_are_involved_in_the_selection-process/) - Every year kanthari receives hundreds of applications from around the world. However, to ensure high-quality training, kanthari accommodates a maximum of 25 participants per academic year who are chosen through a stringent six-step selection process. Step 1: Application via online application form. Step 2: Initial interview: Our intake team will interview you via a - [What is the duration of the course?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-is-the-duration-of-the-course/) - What is the duration of the course - [What is different about this leadership program?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-is-different-about-this-leadership-program/) - The kanthari course differs from conventional leadership programs in several ways: Each cohort is highly diverse. Participants are from different backgrounds, come with various different project ideas and expertise, hail from all around the world and some have a physical or sensory disability. We accept beginners who have never worked in the social and/or environmental - [What software do we use in the campus?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-software-do-we-use-in-the-campus/) - We wish to avoid commercial software and work primarily with open-source applications such as Open Office. However, since the accessibility is not optimized, we now run most computers on Windows - [What are the costs that need to be covered by me?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/what-are-the-costs-that-need-to-be-covered-by-me/) - - Caution deposit of US$ 750 (or an equivalent in Euro, or other currency). (This will be returned in instalments during and after the course, unless the criteria laid out in the question “What is the purpose of the caution deposit?” are not met.) - Passport & visa. (This does not apply for Indian and - [Why do I need to provide medical information?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/why-do-i-need-to-provide-this-information-2/) - There are two reasons why we need you to provide us with this information: 1. In the unlucky event that you become sick during your stay in Kerala, you must be in a position to prove to your health insurance company that you are not suffering from a pre-existing condition. 2. Should you suffer from - [How will roommates be paired?](https://www.kanthari.org/faq/how-will-room-mates-be-paired/) - We like to promote cross-cultural communication as much as possible, which is why we will try to pair you up with someone from a different country or continent. 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[lakecleaning](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lakecleaning/) - [lakecleaningtools](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lakecleaningtools/) - [lockdown](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lockdown/) - [savethelake](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/savethelake/) - [thiruvananthapuram](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/thiruvananthapuram/) - [tools](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/tools/) - [waterbody](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/waterbody/) - [biodegradable diapers](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/biodegradable-diapers/) - [diaper madness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/diaper-madness/) - [disposable diapers](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/disposable-diapers/) - [Ecofriendly diapers](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ecofriendly-diapers/) - [Water Hyacinth](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/water-hyacinth/) - [discrimination](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/discrimination/) - [Prayatna](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/prayatna/) - [Selfdefense](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/selfdefense/) - [women](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/women/) - [barrierstochange](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/barrierstochange/) - [beabnormal](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/beabnormal/) - [bloggerslife](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bloggerslife/) - [blogging](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/blogging/) - [blogs](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/blogs/) - [breakinggendernorms](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/breakinggendernorms/) - [change maker](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/change-maker/) - [Freedom](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/freedom/) - [Gender Jungle](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gender-jungle/) - [genderlessjungle](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/genderlessjungle/) - [kantharialumni](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kantharialumni/) - [kapila](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kapila/) - [Kapila Rasnayaka](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kapila-rasnayaka/) - [lifestyle](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lifestyle/) - [linkinbio](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/linkinbio/) - [socialchangemakers](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/socialchangemakers/) - [socialconstructs](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/socialconstructs/) - [Sri Lanka](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sri-lanka/) - [srilanka](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/srilanka/) - [stereotypes](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stereotypes/) - [viral](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/viral/) - [voices of humans](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/voices-of-humans/) - [couches](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/couches/) - [francais](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/francais/) - [french](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/french/) - [espanol](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/espanol/) - [addiction](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/addiction/) - [childlabour](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/childlabour/) - [children](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/children/) - [childwelfare](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/childwelfare/) - [leadership](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/leadership/) - [ngo](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ngo/) - [railways](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/railways/) - [railwaystation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/railwaystation/) - [resilience](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/resilience/) - [socialchange](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/socialchange/) - [socialwork](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/socialwork/) - [streetchildren](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/streetchildren/) - [strength](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/strength/) - [abilityindisability](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/abilityindisability/) - [atribeofwomen](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/atribeofwomen/) - [being different](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/being-different/) - [development](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/development/) - [Disability](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/disability/) - [growth](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/growth/) - [independant](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/independant/) - [leader](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/leader/) - [opportunities](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/opportunities/) - [outsider](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/outsider/) - [Outsider Advantage](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/outsider-advantage/) - [paradigm shift](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/paradigm-shift/) - [sheroes](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sheroes/) - [sight](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sight/) - [vision](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/vision/) - [Carolina Ortiz](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/carolina-ortiz/) - [Child in Rail](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/child-in-rail/) - [ChipoChikomo](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/chipochikomo/) - [edexlive](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/edexlive/) - [Lighta](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lighta/) - [notyournewspaper](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/notyournewspaper/) - [Omona Innocent](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/omona-innocent/) - [paul kronenber](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/paul-kronenber/) - [Sanoj NT](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sanoj-nt/) - [Siddesh Sakore](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/siddesh-sakore/) - [climate change](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/climate-change/) - [solutions](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/solutions/) - [sustainability](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sustainability/) - [Cameroon Crisis](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/cameroon-crisis/) - [cameroon history](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/cameroon-history/) - [civil war](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/civil-war/) - [cmeroon](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/cmeroon/) - [history](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/history/) - [peace building](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/peace-building/) - [collaboration](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/collaboration/) - [social work](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/social-work/) - [solution](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/solution/) - [Unity](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/unity/) - [world](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/world/) - [endsars](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/endsars/) - [lekki](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lekki/) - [StopPolicebrutality](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stoppolicebrutality/) - [giraffe heroes](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/giraffe-heroes/) - [giraffe Heroes Podcast](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/giraffe-heroes-podcast/) - [podcast](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/podcast/) - [yampier](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/yampier/) - [equality](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/equality/) - [patriarchy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/patriarchy/) - [zedohwhyayy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/zedohwhyayy/) - [africa](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/africa/) - [Giraffe Heroes Foundation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/giraffe-heroes-foundation/) - [Karl Amadé](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/karl-amade/) - [akila Surendran](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/akila-surendran/) - [education](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/education/) - [kanthar](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kanthar/) - [literature](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/literature/) - [arc](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/arc/) - [bookworm](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bookworm/) - [Hinghoynoy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/hinghoynoy/) - [little firefly](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/little-firefly/) - [Ruang](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ruang/) - [Taboos](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/taboos/) - [yoshimi horiuchi](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/yoshimi-horiuchi/) - [The inner zchild](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/the-inner-zchild/) - [future](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/future/) - [OMLA](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/omla/) - [One Million Leaders Africa](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/one-million-leaders-africa/) - [Sustainability goals](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sustainability-goals/) - [christmas](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/christmas/) - [kanthari spice box](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kanthari-spice-box/) - [spice box](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/spice-box/) - [stairways to change](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stairways-to-change/) - [Cornona Crisis](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/cornona-crisis/) - [Eric Ofori](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/eric-ofori/) - [Gambia](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gambia/) - [Ghana](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ghana/) - [Harriet Kamanyashu](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/harriet-kamanyashu/) - [KR Raja](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kr-raja/) - [madeherstory](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/madeherstory/) - [New Horizon Foundation for the Blind](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/new-horizon-foundation-for-the-blind/) - [newzhook](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/newzhook/) - [Prple Hand Africa](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/prple-hand-africa/) - [Rhythm of Life Uganda](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/rhythm-of-life-uganda/) - [Ruangtup Kaeokamechun](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ruangtup-kaeokamechun/) - [Sirsti KC](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sirsti-kc/) - [Start Now Gambia](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/start-now-gambia/) - [Trevor Moilfe](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/trevor-moilfe/) - [prison system](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/prison-system/) - [Raja KR](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/raja-kr/) - [TamilNadu](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/tamilnadu/) - [scalability](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/scalability/) - [scaleing up](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/scaleing-up/) - [information](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/information/) - [journalism](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/journalism/) - [news](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/news/) - [press](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/press/) - [banking](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/banking/) - [debt](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/debt/) - [Grameen](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/grameen/) - [loan](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/loan/) - [loans](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/loans/) - [micro finance](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/micro-finance/) - [micro loan](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/micro-loan/) - [nobel prize](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/nobel-prize/) - [poverty](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/poverty/) - [Poverty alleviation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/poverty-alleviation/) - [Yunus](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/yunus/) - [Bangladesh](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bangladesh/) - [Danone ladies](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/danone-ladies/) - [accessibility](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/accessibility/) - [Arya Rajendran](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/arya-rajendran/) - [AryaRajendran](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/aryarajendran/) - [fun](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/fun/) - [kanthari 2021](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kanthari-2021/) - [Lifesaver](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lifesaver/) - [motivation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/motivation/) - [ocean](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ocean/) - [openwater](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/openwater/) - [Salini John](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/salini-john/) - 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[Gram Tinashe Makwarimba](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gram-tinashe-makwarimba/) - [Kerlinda War](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kerlinda-war/) - [Kyila](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kyila/) - [Navina Gyawali](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/navina-gyawali/) - [Nematullah](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/nematullah/) - [Puneet Singh Singghal](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/puneet-singh-singghal/) - [Ruangtup](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ruangtup/) - [SATH](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sath/) - [Satya Illa](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/satya-illa/) - [Toby Adegbite](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/toby-adegbite/) - [alternative learning](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/alternative-learning/) - [learning](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/learning/) - [Odunayo](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/odunayo/) - [Omoyemi Adeayo](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/omoyemi-adeayo/) - [Abuse](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/abuse/) - [abusiverelationship](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/abusiverelationship/) - [divorce](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/divorce/) - [domestic violence](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/domestic-violence/) - [domesticabuse](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/domesticabuse/) - [domesticviolence](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/domesticviolence/) - [domesticviolenceawareness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/domesticviolenceawareness/) - [domesticviolencesurvivor](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/domesticviolencesurvivor/) - [emotionalabuse](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/emotionalabuse/) - [healing](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/healing/) - [love](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/love/) - [mentalhealth](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mentalhealth/) - [Mirranda Tiri](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mirranda-tiri/) - [narcissism](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/narcissism/) - [narcissisticabusesurvivor](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/narcissisticabusesurvivor/) - [psychologicalabuse](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/psychologicalabuse/) - [ptsd](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ptsd/) - [selflove](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/selflove/) - [stop child marriage](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stop-child-marriage/) - [survivor](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/survivor/) - [toxicpeople](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/toxicpeople/) - [toxicrelationships](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/toxicrelationships/) - [trauma](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/trauma/) - [traumabonding](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/traumabonding/) - [womenempowerment](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/womenempowerment/) - [anantmool](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/anantmool/) - [bhfyp](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bhfyp/) - [diversity](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/diversity/) - [equalrights](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/equalrights/) - [feminism](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/feminism/) - [feminist](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/feminist/) - [gender](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gender/) - [genderequality](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/genderequality/) - [girlpower](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/girlpower/) - [humanrights](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/humanrights/) - [lgbt](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/lgbt/) - [metoo](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/metoo/) - [Niwas Kumar](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/niwas-kumar/) - [pressure](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/pressure/) - [womensrights](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/womensrights/) - [womensupportingwomen](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/womensupportingwomen/) - [change from witin](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/change-from-witin/) - [espero](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/espero/) - [gender free](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gender-free/) - [Guinea](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/guinea/) - [Joseph Kone](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/joseph-kone/) - [kanthari Corona Blog Spanish](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kanthari-corona-blog-spanish/) - [radio](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/radio/) - [Radio espero](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/radio-espero/) - [West Africa](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/west-africa/) - [Frank Ekow Akorful](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/frank-ekow-akorful/) - [Shea Butter](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/shea-butter/) - [Sheabutter](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sheabutter/) - [Abhilash John](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/abhilash-john/) - [dream](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/dream/) - [dreams](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/dreams/) - [finding purpose](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/finding-purpose/) - [Gujarat](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gujarat/) - [Khoj](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/khoj/) - [Khoj India](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/khoj-india/) - [personal development](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/personal-development/) - [purpose](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/purpose/) - [The Great Indian Treasure Hunt](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/the-great-indian-treasure-hunt/) - [Treasure](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/treasure/) - [findingpurpose](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/findingpurpose/) - [Food](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/food/) - [Foodforest](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/foodforest/) - [Forest](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/forest/) - [Jarkhand](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/jarkhand/) - [kantharicoronablog](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kantharicoronablog/) - [kanthariTALKS](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kantharitalks/) - [Makeadifference](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/makeadifference/) - [personaldevelopment](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/personaldevelopment/) - [Share](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/share/) - [Shivani](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/shivani/) - [ShivaniKumari](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/shivanikumari/) - [wild](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/wild/) - [disabilityawareness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/disabilityawareness/) - [MD](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/md/) - [Muscular Dystrophy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/muscular-dystrophy/) - [raredisease](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/raredisease/) - [refugees](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/refugees/) - [Spinalcordinjury](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/spinalcordinjury/) - [Stretch More](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stretch-more/) - [Wheelchair](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/wheelchair/) - [gaslighting](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gaslighting/) - [manipulation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/manipulation/) - [PreciousHeartsHaven](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/preciousheartshaven/) - [PreciousKiwiti](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/preciouskiwiti/) - [sociopath](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/sociopath/) - [thankyou](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/thankyou/) - [Womenempowermet](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/womenempowermet/) - [AishaAbdullahiBubah](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/aishaabdullahibubah/) - [depression](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/depression/) - [fitness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/fitness/) - [happiness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/happiness/) - [idimma](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/idimma/) - [inspiration](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/inspiration/) - [inspiring](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/inspiring/) - [kanthar2021](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kanthar2021/) - [life](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/life/) - [loveyourself](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/loveyourself/) - [Mental](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mental/) - [mentalhealthmatters](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mentalhealthmatters/) - [mindfulness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mindfulness/) - [mindset](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mindset/) - [positivevibes](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/positivevibes/) - [positivity](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/positivity/) - [quotes](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/quotes/) - [selfcare](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/selfcare/) - [TheSunshineSeries](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/thesunshineseries/) - [Wellbeing](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/wellbeing/) - [wellness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/wellness/) - [compost](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/compost/) - [geetadangol](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/geetadangol/) - [green](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/green/) - [kirtipur](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/kirtipur/) - [mindsetshift](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/mindsetshift/) - [wastemanagement](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/wastemanagement/) - [BetterTomorrow](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bettertomorrow/) - [HAPPYNEWYEAR](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/happynewyear/) - [Helpforselfhelp](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/helpforselfhelp/) - [MerryChristmas](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/merrychristmas/) - [people](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/people/) - [society](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/society/) - [staysafe](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/staysafe/) - [team](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/team/) - [bethethunder](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bethethunder/) - [boltsnation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/boltsnation/) - [boltssocial](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/boltssocial/) - [gobolts](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/gobolts/) - [hangefromwithin](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/hangefromwithin/) - [nhl](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/nhl/) - [PuneetSingh](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/puneetsingh/) - [slp](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/slp/) - [speech](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/speech/) - [speechpathology](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/speechpathology/) - [speechtherapy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/speechtherapy/) - [ssstart](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/ssstart/) - [stammer](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammer/) - [stammerhelp](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammerhelp/) - [stammering](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammering/) - [stammeringawareness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammeringawareness/) - [stammermotivation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammermotivation/) - [stammertime](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stammertime/) - [stutter](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stutter/) - [stutterer](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stutterer/) - [stutterhelp](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stutterhelp/) - [stuttering](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stuttering/) - [stutteringawareness](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stutteringawareness/) - [stutteringtherapy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stutteringtherapy/) - [stuttermotivation](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/stuttermotivation/) - [tblightning](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/tblightning/) - [therapy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/therapy/) - [vasy](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/vasy/) - [voice](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/voice/) - [westutter](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/westutter/) - [bon](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/bon/) - [DW](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/dw/) - [Fair Shea](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/fair-shea/) - [frank Ekow](https://www.kanthari.org/tag/frank-ekow/) - 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