I still remember the day when I received the call to be a part of Squad for Change and little did I know that it would be such a life-changing experience! After volunteering for more than a year I can just say that its a blessing to be a part of it and my experience […]
Anvita Agarwal, a member of the Wishes and Blessings volunteering wing Squad for Change shares her insights into dealing with and breaking stereotypes and gender norms. I would like to begin by quoting something said by Shirley Chisholm. It goes like “The emotional, sexual and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, ‘It’s […]
Squad for Change volunteer Manushree shares her volunteering experiences! To be honest I joined an NGO just for the sake to complete my hours for HVCO course but after joining Squad for Change I felt good about the work I am doing with SFC and I may admit that I was always seeking an opportunity […]
Volunteers at Squad for Change were invited to share what lessons they have taken away from their favourite novels. Read on to find out what Priesha took back from reading John Green’s The Fault in our Stars… John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars is about a love story between two teenagers who meet in a […]
As Squad for Change, the Wishes and Blessings volunteering wing completes 1 year, a few volunteers share their thoughts and experiences while being part of this exciting and engaging volunteering community! How did you get to know about Squad for Change and why did you decide to join it? I get to know through social […]
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself”. The above was famously quoted by the great, Swami Vivekanand Ji. The key lies in understanding the above quote and adapting to that quote in real life. This article would especially focus on how his key teachings could be applied in the current generation of […]
William James once said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference…It does” Volunteering is to freely offer to do something. This simple gesture of kindness and empathy has recently grown over the past few years. As people from all over the world come together to support those in need, it inevitably creates a […]
The Wishes and Blessings Squad for Change is comprised of some of the most enterprising individuals who are energetic, creative, and prioritise giving back to society! Here is one of our changemakers, Shahid Ali, with a breath taking poem. मजदूर है , बस चल रहे है वो बहुत दिनो से चल रहे है , बस्ते […]
We’re gearing up to make the most of the lockdown. Let’s direct our energy into positive outlets and make the most of the extra time on our hands! It is a popular notion that it takes 21 days to build a habit, so let’s break bad habits and establish new and healthy ones! Here are […]
Monika interned with Wishes and Blessings in the first month of 2020. As part of her internship, she organized multiple workshops with our underprivileged children. If you have ever wanted to hold a workshop for an NGO, but do not know what it takes, read on for Monika’s experience of organizing a workshop at one […]
