Working with underserved communities: Are we doing the right things in the right way? What role does culture and mindset play? Where would you invest in?

Working with underserved communities: Are we doing the right things in the right way? What role does culture and mindset play? Where do we/ would you invest in? In all the years working with underserved communities I realized that long-lasting change in people’s life and in underserved communities needs more than the execution of single…

When cultural exchange makes a difference

I have worked now for several years with vulnerable communities in India and Kenya. Several activities and projects have taken place to make the life of the people a better one: training sessions on health and hygiene, income generating activities, water projects, digital training sessions, set up of infrastructure, mental health training sessions, and last,…

Do you know Maps of India?

Often I’m asked where to find more information on India: information about the Country, Festivals, Food, business, news etc. India’s # 1 Maps Site, Maps of India is the largest resource of maps on India. This site provides all types of India map – Outline maps, physical maps, Political maps, Reference maps and India news…

Inauguration of a children park at the tribal hospital

“Today there will be a big surprise,” my two Making More Health team members from South India announced and smiled widely. “Which surprise?”, I ask while we continue with our leadership week program going with the participants to the tribal hospital in Kottathara in Kerala, India. As usual we want to learn how this hospital…

Also this is our world: a Toda village and a sacred stone

Toda tribes live in the highest altitude of the Nilgiris mountains in South India, mainly in the surroundings of Udhagamanalam (Ooty) and Kunda taluks. They are part of the pastoral tribes and worship buffalos. The ‘hamlets’ of Todas comprise only a few houses. Todas normally live in half barrel houses. Nowadays there are only ca….

Design and magic moments in daily Indian city life

Do you understand this pic at a first glance ? There are magic moments – overall in India. You just have to frame and things get “crazy”. Due to some official meetings with governmental and non- governmental organizations I’m staying in the big Indian cities. In between when time permits I like walking in less…