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January 27, 2011Last Tuesday I (Kara) said a sad farewell to the CR community in Villupuram as I headed back to Hyderabad to wrap up the regular courses I teach as a digital storytelling instructor with The Modern Story. The night before[]
Posted in Field Notes | Tagged digital storytelling, India, out-of-school program | Leave a commentVillanova’s Last Day: Swimming & Fun!
January 7, 2011It is our last day in India and we can’t believe it! The time has passed so quickly and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experiences we have shared over the past week. Earlier today we taught our second[]
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December 4, 2010CR celebrated the official opening of a new computer center in Vikravandy. We are partnering with SAMSSS, an Indian social services organization, in providing all levels of computer classes for students and adults. In addition, English and Hindi will be[]
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August 15, 2010Periathachoor is an after school program for students in 4th through 8th standard. We have spent several days with this group working on various art projects with the students.
Posted in Field Notes | Tagged international internships, out-of-school program, Savannah College of Art and Design, service/learning | Leave a commentArrival of the New Interns
August 9, 2010Our new interns arrived into Chennai at around 3:30 AM after traveling for 24 hours. They were greeted with beautiful flowers. From the Savannah College of Art and Design there are 3 current students; Andy McCoy, Tyler Green, and Sarah[]
Posted in Field Notes | Tagged Dickinson College, India, international internships, out-of-school program, Savannah College of Art and Design, service/learning | 1 CommentMural Art for Girls Boarding Home by Sarah Fisher
May 13, 2010“Live life like the lotus flower because it grows in muddy surroundings but the petals repel the mud. Meaning don’t blame your surroundings and be yourself because you are beautiful.” This quote is inspiration of the mural created for the[]
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March 25, 2010This week I’ve been doing something especially near and dear to my heart. Ever since I started working in developing countries, women’s issues have caught my interest. The way women are treated in some countries is appalling, and India is[]
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March 17, 2010Creating a mural with the children of the Sacred Hearts Boy’s Home was a wonderful experience. The theme of our mural was happiness. The process boosted all of our spirits as we colaborated on the project. Together we brainstormed to create a design for the[]
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March 14, 2010Communities Rising is in the process of beginning the first ever library at the very rural Periathachoor school. We have a lot of great donated books out there for the “out of school” kids, the challenge is just getting the[]
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November 2, 2009On Sunday our students’ parents joined them in their Music, Art, Math, English and Computer Skills classes to view their progress thus far in the program. The students showcased their many new skills, including having conversations in English and playing[]
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