Thursday 24th: Work is going well in the Sambhavna Clinic garden. The days are getting hotter although the temperatures at night are still pleasant. I have spent a little time shopping for various tools that were […]
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Here’s how Sambhavna minimises its impact on the environment: 1. For the construction of the Sambhavna Clinic building we used the very minimum of toxic materials. For protection from termites we use a product made from
We try our best to cause least harm to the environment Read More »
Friday 18th: This is long overdue. I have continued working in the garden which I enjoy so much and also enjoy the company of the gardeners here: Ratna, Mukesh (below), Lalita (left) and Mohan (home page).
I didn’t realise how much asparagus has to offer Read More »
Tues 8th February: Worked with the gardeners peeling the skin off Asparagus Racemosis. The asparagus root had already been boiled in a large dish and now the peeling was taking place. The remaining part was left
What a lovely bunch of humans Read More »
I arrived in Bhopal a week ago now, on Thursday, and just settled myself in. I got my room ready and met up with Maude who took me into New Market where I could purchase a
Goats in t-shirts, everyone saying ‘hi’, yes! I am in India Read More »
On the matter of working at the clinic, the staff of Sambhavna express very similar feelings. “Working in a social organisation you have a completely different relationship with those who come for care. And in a
Staff Perspective Read More »
The disaster in Bhopal is not an isolated event. Workers and communities are routinely poisoned all over the world. Reduction and eventual elimination of hazardous chemicals from the planet and our daily lives is the only
Sambhavna’s Beliefs Read More »
I’m becoming obsessed. About a few things actually. Having clean feet, obtaining a weekly fix of chocolate, how to perfect the art of making French Toast on a hot plate and making the perfect coffee with
From Lorraine on the train Read More »
Kallol Dutta (AKA Dada!) is 47. He’s been Sambhavna’s computer programmer and data analyst for the last eight years. Were you affected by the 1984 gas leak? Actually no, I lived in Calcutta and I moved
The Sambhavna Community: Kallol Read More »
Ratna Soni has been working in Sambhavna’s medicinal herb garden for seven years now. Were you affected by the gas leak in 1984? I was living in Bhopal in 1984. I knew something was wrong that
The Sambhavna Community: Ratna Read More »
Josh Moos and Lucie Kinchin (23 & 21) have been volunteering at Sambhavna for the last month. How did you come to arrive at Sambhavna? We were volunteering as recyclers at the Glastonbury Festival in 2010
The Sambhavna Community: Josh & Lucie Read More »
Do you remember being at school in the summer and it being really hot out? When you begged your teacher to let you work outside and they finally gave in? The feeling of being allowed to
Commitment, with a genuine family dynamic Read More »
