by Melanie Hadida for ‘Pass it To The Left’ Blog. Since 2007, I have spent several months of my life living and working at the Sambhavna Trust Clinic in Bhopal, India. The Sambhavna clinic is the […]
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Photographer Francesca Moore visited Bhopal last year as a volunteer at Sambhavna. As part of her new project Bhopal: Facing 30 Francesca will return to Bhopal to shoot a project in two parts, portraying the site of
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In the last decade yoga has become somewhat of a global phenomenon. As it finally dawns on the West that materialism, wealth and anti-depressants may not be the means to a fulfilled existence, people are seeking
Yoga at Sambhavna, it’s definitely not hip! Read More »
There are few places in the world free of mosquitoes today. As the earth grows warmer, countries and places in the world that did not have mosquitoes earlier are now beginning to be invaded by them.
Herbal Neem Stick (Agarbatti) at Sambhavna Read More »
Mine doesn’t, and neither have I ever had any interest in making it. However, the green fingers around me here at Sambhavna must be soaking in, as I am full of good intentions for my return
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Suddenly there is an announcement on the mike at 8.29/30am: Sabhi staff se nivedan he ki we shramdaan ke liye bagiche me pahuchen (All staff members are requested to come together in the garden for shramdaan)
Hey it’s 8.30am, lets go! Read More »
It has been widely reported in the Indian media this week that the 2011 census has shown a national drop in child sex ratio. The 2001 census places girl:boy ratio in India at 927:1000; 2011 results
Sambhavna celebrates International Women’s Day Read More »
Name: Nagendra Chaturvedi Age: 25 Job Title: Information in Charge (Since March) What are your first impressions of Sambhavna? “The staff at Sambhavna are like a big family. They adhere to a system of work and
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As I mentioned in the last post, diabetes is becoming a major health issue for low-income areas of India. It is estimated that there will be a 42% increase from 51 million to 72 million in
What lies at the heart of Sambhavna is community. A community united against the atrocity that has been forced upon them for the past 26 years, and who will never give up in the name of
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I have become acquainted with an inspirational boy who visits Sambhavna. His quick-witted sense of humour, insatiable desire to learn and curiosity for life never ceases to amaze me. Harris spends hours with his head in
A place for everyone, even if your face is dirty! Read More »
Namaste from the Sambhavna Trust Clinic in Bhopal! Spring appears to be approaching in the UK, or so I gather from the multiple Facebook status updates proclaiming the joys of sunshine and actually being able to
Hope Springs Eternal Read More »
