Fusion Fosters Her Cultural Awareness and Compassion
Sonia explains how respect for culture impacted her education and is a vital component in the mission of Nanubhai. I attended an Indian school for years and they were probably the best years ever. I learned Gujarati and Hindi and devoured books in English. We were taught to respect every religion and we celebrated and... Read More
Putting Women’s Education in India into Perspective
Evan explains why Nanubhai’s mission is so important. Women’s Education in India According to data compiled by the United Nations, only 51% of Indian women (15 and older) are literate. If you look at the age group of Indian women from the age range of 15 to 24 though, the literacy rate improves significantly... Read More
Thoughts on his first Nanubhai and India experience: Day 4
Thomas Novak is a member of the 2015 intern team working for Nanubhai in India this summer. Read about his first days in a new place that is quickly becoming his new home. Today starts my fourth day in India, and the first full day of internship duties. The biggest challenge so far has been the... Read More
Exploring Her Culture Sparks New Inspiration and Hope
Learn more about one of our 2015 interns, Sonia, and her personal connections to the goals of Nanubhai. In the northeastern part of this country, there is a tiny state called Meghalaya where the society is structured around the roots and traditions of matriarchy. Once married, men reside in the house of their mother-in-law,... Read More
First Impressions of India from a First Time Visitor
Evan, one of Nanubhai’s three interns this year, landed last week in Bardoli, India with the rest of the intern team. Curious about her first impressions? Read about them below! India is an experience, and one that I don’t think any amount of research, reading, or studying can adequately prepare you for. Before deciding to join the Nanubhai... Read More