Category Archives: Volunteer Experiences

Traveling the same route to the school everyday, I have started to recognize faces as I pass by. Most people here usually follow the same routine day after day; if they have a job, it is typically a stationary one, … Continue reading →

Coming to India I knew I would have to face myself. Such a departure from my normal life in quiet, comfortable, convenient Maryland would obviously challenge me mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, especially since it is my first trip … Continue reading →

It rained again today. A slow, gentle rain. Apparently, in this part of India precipitation in December is almost unheard of, making everyone wonder about the last four days. But to me the rain has a fresh quality, and at … Continue reading →

Larisa Sunderland lives in New York City with her family, but spent 2 months during the summer of 2007 in Brazil as a volunteer for A Child’s Garden of Peace. This is her description of her experience. Continue reading →

Elfrida Schragen — Victoria, BC, Canada Ramadan of 2006 was the most surrendered Ramadan I had observed. I latihaned every morning, read talks every day and was generally less driven in my daily work. I felt waves of joy and … Continue reading →

by Mathilde Dybowsky I am Mathilde, the daughter of Sylviane, from the south east of France. I enjoy the opportunity of writing to the Subud community to say hello and send my best thoughts to all the ones I meet … Continue reading →