Contributed by Kathryn North and Pooja Das from ILSC-New Delhi ILSC-New Delhi’s Learn to Earn program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. This is the story of Pooja Das, who is the oldest child of three and dreams of becoming an IAS (Indian Administrative Services) Officer, one…
Indo-Canadian Ice Hockey in the Himalayas
Contributed by Mark Branov, Director of ILSC-New Delhi “For members of ILSC and dozens of others from around the world, we also come for an entirely different reason every January: to promote community development and cultural exchange between Canada and the Ladakhi community, through our shared love of ice hockey” – Mark Branov As our…
My Story in Pictures: Rakhi Gautam
Contributed by Kathryn North and Rakhi Gautam from ILSC-New Delhi ILSC New Delhi’s Learn to Earn program provides English and job skills training to help underprivileged young Indian women expand their opportunities for future success. Rakhi Gautam is 22 years old and the eldest sibling in a family of 5 children. She feels a heavy responsibility to better…
Australia’s Capital of the Sunshine State: Beautiful Brisbane
Contributed by ILSC-Brisbane Activities Coordinator, John Smedley in collaboration with an ILSC-Brisbane internship student Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, the Sunshine State – where tropical paradise meets urban living. Brisbane has a great sub-tropical climate all year round and we’re lucky to see the sun over half of the year! Whether you’ve been in the city…
My volunteer experience at ILSC-New Delhi
Contributed by Tomoka Sakaguchi, Volunteer Internship student at ILSC-New Delhi I have stayed for past 8 weeks in New Delhi, India. Can you guess why I chose India instead of Canada, America, Australia or New Zealand to study and use English? I have no idea exactly why, however it rang a bell when I found it…