I’m struggling to find the words to adequately describe the time I spent in India – but can say with certainty it was nothing short of incredible. From learning about … Continue Reading A snapshot of my time in Sonoshi
A brief reflection of my time in Bangalore (February 2019). As I look back on my experience as a student fellow for Pollinate Energy in Bangalore, I’m reminded of how … Continue Reading Lessons learnt in Bangalore
“Incredible India”. The slogan of a nation. But why is that descriptor globally accepted as means to define such a diverse society of people? In the month leading up to … Continue Reading A Village Amongst Mountains
I was recently fortunate enough to be selected to join a group of university students across Australia, in an invaluable and unforgettable experience. Working in rural India with a social … Continue Reading Rural India and I
Through UTS BUILD, I participated in the Drishtee Immersion Program (February 2018). The program facilitates empowering immersive experiences in rural India. I was based in Soda Village, sixty kilometres from … Continue Reading Sydney to SODA (Drishtee Feb’18)
Although I could talk to people in Australia about the program and the great things we achieved during our time in India, it was these little flashes, those little instants, that will forever stay in my heart.
Namaskara! Over January 2018 I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in 40K Globe, rolling out 40K Plus, an education program in the rural village of Harohalli, in … Continue Reading My Halli-day: Never Paint Over Your Butterfly.
During my time with Drishtee Immersion, we stayed in a village nestled amongst the Western Ghat mountains in Maharashtra, India. Beautiful views of land meeting sky – clouds enveloping green mountaintops, … Continue Reading Tokobai: a mother, a woman, an old friend
Immersion: breaking down assumptions, realising your own biases and forming raw, empathic connections. When I applied for the program, I knew the three weeks would be challenging and I fully … Continue Reading One year on… Drishtee Immersion Program
My time in India was an unbelievable experience, we were meet at Delhi airport by two of the most incredible people who were there to guide us through India. Nothing … Continue Reading My incredible Indian experience
My first time in India was an experience I will most likely never forget. The places I saw, the travel I did every day and the people I met while … Continue Reading My trip to India
This week our group attended Dr Pisal’s clinic twice on Tuesday and Friday. During this time he lectured us on the basics of Ayurveda – the Doshas, Malas and Dhatus … Continue Reading ISAC – Traditional Medicine Program
Arriving into Mumbai to meet ISAC and the rest of the group on the 11th January was slightly confusing due to a café changing name to something else and we … Continue Reading Traditional Medicine in India
11/1/15-24/1/15 During the first week of being in a new and foreign country for the first time I would have never expected to be in such a busy and where … Continue Reading Introduction to traditional Indian medicine
I recently spent some time in India studying social entrepreneurship and rural markets, and this video chronicles some of the escapade. Enjoy! Ellen Wiltshire Global Short Programs Student
I have come to know a society established on scientific, geographic and medical discovery. We measure success by pushing and testing our capabilities, hopeful that it will gratify a method … Continue Reading The Social Entrepreneurship in India